Performing a right-click on the object and choosing Properties may adjust properties of the barcode object. The following is a list of commonly used properties and their functions:
Encoding:
| • | Barcode Encoding - this is the type of barcode. |
| • | Use Check Digit - automatically adds the check digit to the barcode. The check digit is required for all symbologies except Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5 and Codabar. When using symbologies that do not require the check digit, the check digit option may be disabled. In cases where the check digit is already provided in the data source, the check digit option may be disabled. |
Value:
The Value is the data that is encoded in the barcode. Please note that some barcodes such as UPC and EAN accept only numbers and a specific number of digits. Entering data that is incorrect for the barcode type may cause unpredictable results.
| • | The global append values will append the prefix or suffix to the value. For example, an incremented value of 101 and a prefix of TX will create a barcode encoding TX101 on label 1 and TX102 on label 2. |
| • | The formula value creates the barcode from the VB syntax formula entered. For example, the formula of "TX" & 100 + L# will create a barcode encoding TX101 on label 1 and TX102 on label 2. |
| • | The following is a list of what is supported: |
Operators:
/ divide
* multiply
& concatenate words
- subtract
+ add
Variables:
L# label number
T# total number of labels when connected to a data source.
Example: "This is label " & L# & " of " & T# produces This is label 2 of 5.
LabelField(FieldName) returns the label field. Label fields may be incrementing serial numbers or static constant values and are created in the properties tab of the label (Edit - Properties - Label Fields).
Example:LabelField(SerialNumber)
External data functions:
Field(col) returns the value in the linked data source for the column [col] of the current row. Example: Field(1)
FieldName(name) returns the value in the linked data source for the named column. Example: FieldName(FirstName). The linked Value Table displays the TableName of each item.
Size - this is where the barcode height, width and margins are defined.
| • | Increasing the X dimension will increase the width of the entire barcode. Because most bar codes require specific settings in this area, the barcode cannot be sized by dragging its edges in the design window. The default X dimension is 0.03 CM or about 12 mils (.012"). This value may need to be increased if the scanner cannot read barcodes with small X dimensions. When working with a high quality scanner, this value may be decreased to obtain a higher density barcode. NOTE: The measurement of mils is an industry standard that is 1/1000 of an inch. |
Text - allows the ability to change or disable the text that is displayed next to the barcode.
| • | Character grouping property - determines the number of characters between spaces in the text interpretation of the data encoded in the barcode. Default =0 (off); supported values are 3, 4 and 5. |
Color - allows changing the colors of the barcode, text and background.
Position - allows user to manually place the barcode in the design area and change the orientation.
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