The Dynamic Color feature in EliteID automatically applies colors to objects on the card design, depending on the information stored in the Person's record. This powerful functionality allows you to create dynamic and personalized card designs without the need for manual adjustments.

A Practical Example: Student ID Cards

To illustrate the usefulness of Dynamic Color, let's consider an example of student ID cards. In this scenario, we've implemented Dynamic Color to enhance the card design by featuring four unique photo borders, each dynamically assigned based on the student's grade level.

When a student's card is printed, the appropriate color for their grade level is automatically applied to the photo border, streamlining the design process and providing a visually appealing and personalized card.

One of the major benefits of using Dynamic Color in this scenario is that you only need a single 'Student' card design instead of creating separate designs for each grade level. This not only simplifies the design process but also improves reportability by consolidating all student records under a single card design.

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Accessing Dynamic Color

To access Dynamic Color, follow these steps:

1. Start by opening a credential for editing. You can do this by navigating to Administration > Credentials > Card Templates, and finally choosing the template you want to edit.

2. Within your design canvas, either select an existing object or add a new one, such as a Text or Image object.

3. Under the object's "Properties," locate and access the "Color" panel.

4. Activate the "Dynamic Color" checkbox

5. Click the "Setup" button

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Dynamic Color Setup

Dynamic Color seamlessly integrates with both Lists and Fields to provide you with flexible options for defining criteria.

Choosing the Determination Method

You have two choices to determine how colors are chosen:

1. Lists: The Lists option offers enhanced flexibility, allowing you to set up intricate criteria within the List.

2. Fields: This option offers a simplified approach, where you select a Database Field Name and provide the matching value.

Associating Colors Based on Lists

To associate colors to one or more Lists, follow these steps:

1. Choose List for Color Assignment:

   • Open the "Choose colors by" dropdown menu and select "List."

2. Set a Default Color:

   • Pick a default color. This color will be applied to individuals who don't meet the specified criteria.

3. Select Colors:

   • Click on the color swatch or enter a hexadecimal value (e.g., #RRGGBB) to assign colors.

4. Choose a List:

   • Click the "List" dropdown menu to select a List.

5. Add Mappings:

   • To add additional mappings, click the "Plus" button.

6. Remove Mappings:

   • If needed, use the "Minus" button to remove a mapping.

7. Save and Exit:

   • Complete the process by clicking the "Save" button to save your settings and exit the setup menu.

Example of Using List to Determine Color

In a short time we have associated four distinct colors with their corresponding List names, showcasing the ease and efficiency of this process.

Associating colors based on Field values

To establish color associations based on Field values, please follow these steps:

1. Select Field for Color Assignment:

   • From the "Choose Colors by" dropdown, choose "Field."

2. Choose a Database Field:

   • In the "Database Field Name" dropdown, select the desired field

3. Set a Default Color:

   • Choose a default color. This color will be applied to individuals who do not meet the specified criteria

4. Assign Colors:

   • Click the color swatch or enter a hexadecimal value (e.g., #RRGGBB) to assign colors.

5. Add Mappings:

   • Use the "Plus" button to add additional mappings as needed.

6. Remove Mappings:

   • If necessary, you can remove mappings by clicking the "Minus" button.

7. Save and Exit:

   • Complete the process by clicking the "Save" button to save your settings and exit the setup menu.

Example of using Field to determine color

In this example we’ve used the Grade field and a set of values ranging from 09-12 to determine color.