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How Do I Use Barcodes in Designer?

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This article reviews how to use QR Codes in you Designer template.

What is a Bar Code?​

A bar code is an image that when scanned will present data. Ascii characters as well as letters and numbers can be stored in a bar code. Therefore, the type of data that can be stored can include URLs, Numbers, Words, etc.

How Do I Use Bar Codes in Designer​

  1. Connect to your Data source in the Fluent Ribbon

  1. Once connected to your desired Datasource add an Out Tag

  1. Next we want to edit the Out Tag. You can double click the Tag to open the Basic Tag Editor in a side pane, or click the Advanced Tag Editor button in the Fluent Ribbon. We will use the Advanced Tag Editor.

  1. In the Edit Tag - [Out Tag] window navigate to the properties tab and under Tag select type Barcode

  1. Save the Tag and the Out Tag should turn into a Type BARCODE. From here select the Barcode Format desired and the change will be reflected in the template after Previewing.

Barcode FAQ​

  1. The generated barcodes are a bitmap for all output formats
  2. Barcodes are supported for all formats that support bitmaps (i.e. not csv or txt)
  3. For OpenXML output, the Alt Text of the bitmap will the the value of the barcode.
    1. All formats are in OutTag.BARCODE_FORMAT_*
  4. The barcode is rendered with whitespace around it. This is by design and is called the quiet space. For each format it adds the suggested amount for that code.
  5. Most barcodes have an explicit X:Y ration (for example QR Codes are square). In addition the bars must have each pixel either black or white. no anti-aliasing. Therefore the rendered barcode may be smaller than the specified size minus the quiet zone.