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Bar Codes
- Thread starter pmaeperez
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Bar code can be an extremely easy task to handle or a more complex one.
Simple barcode methodologies involve nothing more than using a unique font to print the barcode 'characters'.
Other, more complex, barcode methodologies such as supporting retail requirements involve a much more comprehensive approach.
I'll assume for now that you only need a simplistic approach.
There are a variety of barcode fonts available on the web. Some are free and others cost something.
The most commonly used simplistic barcode font is Code 3 of 9 (also known as Code39). Using that barcode symbology can be as simple as installing the font onto the user's workstation and telling the FP Report Form to use that font where needed.
If you need a more comprehensive approach, come back with more details.
Good Luck,
JRB-Bldr
Simple barcode methodologies involve nothing more than using a unique font to print the barcode 'characters'.
Other, more complex, barcode methodologies such as supporting retail requirements involve a much more comprehensive approach.
I'll assume for now that you only need a simplistic approach.
There are a variety of barcode fonts available on the web. Some are free and others cost something.
The most commonly used simplistic barcode font is Code 3 of 9 (also known as Code39). Using that barcode symbology can be as simple as installing the font onto the user's workstation and telling the FP Report Form to use that font where needed.
If you need a more comprehensive approach, come back with more details.
Good Luck,
JRB-Bldr
- Thread starter
- #3
Rather than me suggesting and/or endorsing one or more off-the-web font packages, I'd suggest that you do a Google search for
"code39" font
You will get a good number of 'finds' and a number of them are free.
Once they are installed onto the user's workstation, you can test them by printing a test character string within a Word document but change the font to the Code39 font.
Then you can implement the use of the font within your VFP Report Form as needed.
Good Luck,
JRB-Bldr
"code39" font
You will get a good number of 'finds' and a number of them are free.
Once they are installed onto the user's workstation, you can test them by printing a test character string within a Word document but change the font to the Code39 font.
Then you can implement the use of the font within your VFP Report Form as needed.
Good Luck,
JRB-Bldr
- Thread starter
- #5
Thanks for your time.
I found this website and the only thing I had to do was download the fonts and make a report as I wanted to print.
I found this website and the only thing I had to do was download the fonts and make a report as I wanted to print.
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