1. Accessing the Badge Editor
To begin designing badges for your event:
Navigate to your Event Dashboard.
Click on Tools, then select More.
From the expanded list, choose Name Badges.
This will launch the Badge Editor interface, where you can create, customize, and assign badge templates for attendees.
2. Creating and Saving a Badge Design
Designing a Badge
Use the editor’s drag-and-drop interface to add text fields, QR codes, and custom elements.
You can adjust font styles, sizes, and positioning to match your event branding.
Saving and Finalizing
Once your design is complete, toggle Print Ready to finalize it.
This action locks the badge for printing and prevents further edits.
Important: To make changes to a finalized badge:
Disable the Print Ready toggle.
Make your desired edits.
Re-enable Print Ready to finalize the updated version.
A print preview will appear, allowing you to verify layout and content before printing.
3. Assigning Secondary Badges
By Ticket Type
Secondary badges allow you to assign alternate designs based on ticket categories.
Steps:
Open the Secondary Badge Editor and complete your design.
Click the Applies To tab.
Select the appropriate Ticket Type from the dropdown.
Enable Print Ready to finalize.
This ensures attendees with that ticket type receive the correct badge at check-in.
By Attendee Tag
Ideal for special designations such as VIP access, dietary restrictions, or staff roles.
Steps:
Create the Tag:
Go to Tools → Manage Tags.
Click Attendee Tags, then select Create New Tag.
Name the tag (e.g., “VIP”, “Vegan”, “Staff”).
Apply the Tag to a Badge:
Open the Secondary Badge Editor.
Navigate to the Applies To tab.
In the Applies to Tags field, search for and select the tag.
Assign the Tag to Attendees:
In your attendee list, apply the tag to individual registrants.
Tagged attendees will automatically receive the corresponding badge.
4. QR Code Functionality
Every badge includes a QR code that encodes the attendee’s registration ID. This enables:
Lead capture via the EventCreate Attendee App
Fast check-in at the event
Real-time access to attendee data for staff and vendors
No additional setup is required—QR codes are automatically generated and embedded.
5. High-Speed Printing Optimization
To enable high-speed badge printing:
Ensure the badge is set to Print Ready.
Go to the Print Settings tab.
Enable High-Speed Printing.
Adjust the Pre-rendering Schedule to optimize performance during peak check-in times.
Pre-rendering ensures that badge files are processed in advance, reducing wait times at the printer.
6. Badge Design Limits
By default, each event supports up to four unique badge designs. This includes primary and secondary badges.
If you require more than four designs, contact [email protected] to request an increase.
7. Using a Design Template for Text Alignment
To align text fields with a pre-designed badge layout:
In the Badge Editor, go to the Badge Settings tab.
Click Editing Background.
Upload your design template (e.g., a PDF or PNG layout).
Ensure the uploaded template matches the badge size settings.
Note: The editing background is a visual guide only and will not be printed onsite.
8. Aligning and Centering Text Fields
To maintain a clean and professional layout:
Hold Shift and click to select multiple text fields.
Click the Align tab and choose Canvas to align fields to the badge canvas.
Select the desired alignment (e.g., center, left, right).
With fields still selected, click Selection to align them relative to each other.
This ensures consistent spacing and alignment across all badge elements.
9. Mirroring Text Fields on Double-Sided Badges
To create mirrored layouts for double-sided badges:
Go to Badge Settings.
Select your preferred double-sided badge size (e.g., 4x3 or 4x6).
Check the Mirrored box.
All text fields and placements will automatically be duplicated and mirrored on both sides of the badge.
10. Interactive Demo
For a step-by-step walkthrough of the Badge Editor, visit the interactive demo: EventCreate Badge Editor Demo