Getting Started with AI Label Builder

🎯 Why This Matters

Creating professional labels used to mean hiring a designer or learning complicated label software. Now you can simply describe what you want in plain English, and GrowerIQ builds it for you instantly.

• Save hours of work - no more wrestling with label design software
• No technical skills needed - just describe what you want like you're talking to a coworker
• See changes instantly - watch your label update in real time as you refine it
• Share with your team - save templates so everyone uses consistent, professional labels

Overview

The AI Label Builder is your personal label design assistant. Tell it what information you need on your label, how you want it arranged, and it creates a print-ready template in seconds. You can create labels for inventory, orders, shipments, samples, and more.

Think of it like texting with a designer who never sleeps and never charges by the hour.

Before You Begin

Get set up for success by having these ready before you start.

• Permission access - Your account needs AI Label Builder access (ask your administrator if you cannot see this feature)
• Label dimensions - Know the size of your label stock (width and height in inches)
• Content requirements - Have a rough idea of what information should appear on your label

💡 Tip: Common label sizes are 4x6 inches (shipping labels) and 2x1 inches (product labels). Check your label roll packaging if you are unsure.

🚀 Getting Started

Create your first custom label in minutes - no design experience required.

Step 1: Open the AI Label Builder

1. Click Administration in the main menu
2. Select AI Label Builder from the dropdown

Step 2: Choose Your Label Type

Select the type of label you want to create from the dropdown menu. Your options include:

Step 3: Set Your Label Size

Enter your label dimensions in the W (width) and H (height) fields. The default is 4 inches wide by 6 inches tall, which works for standard shipping labels.

Step 4: Describe Your Label

This is where the magic happens. In the text box, simply type what you want your label to look like. Be as specific or general as you like.

Example descriptions:

• "I need a label with the product name at the top in large text, a barcode in the middle, and the lot number at the bottom"
• "Create a shipping label with our company name, destination address, and a QR code"
• "Make a simple label showing just the strain name and package date"

💡 Not sure where to start? Click one of the suggestion buttons below the text box. These pre-written examples help you get going with a single click.

Step 5: Review the Live Preview

As soon as you send your description, a preview of your label appears on the right side of the screen. This shows exactly how your label will look when printed.

Step 6: Refine Your Design

Want to make changes? Just tell the AI what to adjust. You can have a back-and-forth conversation until your label looks perfect.

Example follow-up requests:

• "Make the product name bigger"
• "Move the barcode to the left side"
• "Add a border around the entire label"
• "Remove the date and add the THC percentage instead"

Step 7: Save Your Label

Once you are happy with your design:

1. Enter a descriptive name in the Label Title field (example: "4x6 Shipping Label with Barcode")
2. Click Save Label

Your label is now saved and available for your entire team to use.

📋 Managing Your Labels

Keep your label library organized so your team can find and use the right templates quickly.

Loading a Saved Label

1. Click the View and Edit Saved Label dropdown
2. Select the label you want to use
3. The label loads into the preview area, ready to print or edit

Editing an Existing Label

1. Load the saved label you want to modify
2. Type your changes in the text box (example: "Add the batch number below the product name")
3. Review the updated preview
4. Click Update Label to save the changes

Deleting a Label

1. Load the label you want to remove
2. Click Delete Label
3. Confirm when prompted

⚠️ Warning: Deleted labels cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need a label before removing it.

✨ Tips and Best Practices

Get the most out of the AI Label Builder with these proven strategies.

Be Specific About Placement

The more detail you provide, the better your results. Instead of "add a barcode," try "add a barcode in the bottom right corner, about 1 inch wide."

Use Industry Terms

The AI understands cannabis industry terminology. Feel free to mention THC percentages, strain names, lot numbers, harvest dates, and compliance requirements.

Start Simple, Then Add

Begin with the most important elements (product name, barcode) and add details in follow-up messages. This approach gives you more control over the final design.

Test Print Before Full Production

Always print a test label on your actual label stock before printing a large batch. This helps catch any sizing or alignment issues.

Name Labels Clearly

Use descriptive names when saving labels. "4x6 Inventory Label - Flower Products" is much more helpful than "Label 1" when you have multiple templates.

❓ Troubleshooting

Quick solutions to common questions.

The preview does not match my description

Try rephrasing your request with more specific details about size, position, or content. The AI learns from your feedback, so simply tell it what to change.

My label prints differently than the preview

Double-check that your label dimensions match your actual label stock. Even small differences can cause alignment issues.

I cannot find the AI Label Builder

This feature requires special permission. Contact your system administrator to request access to the AI Label Builder.

The AI does not understand my request

Break your request into smaller pieces. Instead of describing everything at once, start with one element and add more in follow-up messages.

💬 Need more help? Contact GrowerIQ support and include a screenshot of what you see. Our team is happy to help you create the perfect label.