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Contents
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Table of Contents
Using Help
BARCODE-BLOBS
BARCODE-BLOBS Notices
BARCODE-BLOBS Definition of Shareware
BARCODE-BLOBS Disclaimer - Agreement
BARCODE-BLOBS Support Policy
BARCODE-BLOBS Registration Policy
BARCODE-BLOBS ASP Ombudsman Notice
BARCODE-BLOBS Introduction
BARCODE-BLOBS Features
BARCODE-BLOBS Compatibility
BARCODE-BLOBS System Requirements
BARCODE-BLOBS Documentation
BARCODE-BLOBS Installation
BARCODE-BLOBS Operation
SCREEN:Main Program Screen
DATA FIELD:File Name
DATA FIELD:Data To Encode
CONTROL:Symbology
CONTROL:Drive List
CONTROL:Directory List
BUTTON:Export
BUTTON:ASCII Command File
BUTTON:Exit
FILE TYPE:DOS Text
Bar Code Symbologies
UPC Version A
UPC Version E
UPC/EAN/IAN-13
UPC/EAN/IAN-8
Interleaved 2 of 5 (STD)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (COMM)
CODE 39 (Code 3 of 9)
CODE 128 - Series "A", "B" and "C"
Standard Code 2 of 5
POSTNET/POSTNET ABC
Export Graphic Specifications
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BARCODE-BLOBS
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Version 1.0
Developed and Licensed By:
GRAFTech Development Corporation
Post Office Box 851228
Westland MI USA 48185-6328
(517) 487 - 2780
Copyright (c) 1988 - 1993 - All Rights Reserved
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BARCODE-BLOBS Notices
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BARCODE-BLOBS
Copyright (c) 1988 - 1993 - All Rights Reserved
GRAFTech Development Corporation
Post Office Box 851228
Westland MI USA 48185-6328
(517) 487 - 2780
All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any
information storage and retrieval system without the written
permission from the publisher.
GRAFTech Development Corporation makes and you receive no
warranties or conditions, express, implied, statutory or in
any communications with you, and specifically disclaims any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.
GRAFTech Development Corporation does not warrant that the
operation of the program will be uninterrupted or error free.
BARCODE-BLOBS is distributed under the concept of shareware.
BARCODE-BLOBS is a trademark of GRAFTech Development Corporation.
All other trademarks, servicemarks or tradenames are the
property of their respective registered owners.
In order to provide the best possible software produce, GRAFTech
reserves the right to change any or all portion(s) of its
products, documentation, services, pricing, etc. without notice.
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BARCODE-BLOBS Definition of Shareware
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Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written
permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
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BARCODE-BLOBS Disclaimer - Agreement
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Users of BARCODE-BLOBS must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
BARCODE-BLOBS is supplied as is. This author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation,
the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse-
quential, which may result from the use of BARCODE-BLOBS.
BARCODE-BLOBS is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
friends, but do not give it away altered or as part of another
system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide
micro computer users with quality software without high prices,
and yet to provide incentives for programmers to continue to
develop new products. If you find BARCODE-BLOBS useful and that
you are continuing to use BARCODE-BLOBS after a trial period of
30 days, you must make a registration payment of $ 50.00 to
GRAFTech. The $ 50.00 registration fee will license one copy
for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat
this software just like a book. An example is that this
software may be used by any number of people and may be freely
moved from one computer to another, so long as there is no
possibility of it being used at one location while it's being
used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different
persons at the same time.
Commercial users of BARCODE-BLOBS must register and pay for their
copies of BARCODE-BLOBS within 30 days of first use or their
license is withdrawn. Site-License agreements may be made by
contacting GRAFTech.
Anyone distributing BARCODE-BLOBS for any kind of remuneration must
first contact GRAFTech at Post Office Box 851228, Westland MI
USA 48185-6328, for authorization. This authorization will be
automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as
adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such
distributors may begin offering BARCODE-BLOBS immediately (However
GRAFTech must still be advised so that the distributor can be
kept up-to-date with the latest version of BARCODE-BLOBS.).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of BARCODE-BLOBS along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their
copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users
will receive a copy of the latest version of BARCODE-BLOBS.
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BARCODE-BLOBS Support Policy
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Registered users of BARCODE-BLOBS may contact GRAFTech at:
GRAFTech Development Corporation
Post Office Box 851228
Westland MI USA 48185-6328
or, Via CompuServe, Jess Schambers 75210,3335
or, Via Telephone 517/487-2780 8am - 5pm M-F US EST
NOTE: Telephone support is limited to users within
the Continental United States and may not
exceed a total of thirty minutes.
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BARCODE-BLOBS Registration Policy
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You may use BARCODE-BLOBS for a period not longer than thirty
days following your first use, free of charge. After thirty
days, you must register BARCODE-BLOBS with GRAFTech.
The single user registration fee is $ 50.00.
For your convenience, we have included a registration form
in a DOS Text File which may be completed and printed with
any word processor or text editor.
Registration File Name: BCBREG.FRM
After receipt of your registration form and payment, GRAFTech
will send you:
- Master Disks containing the latest version of
BARCODE-BLOBS
- Promotional materials when available and while
supplies last (many of which contain discounts
on computer hardware and software)
- Upgrade notices as upgrades become available
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BARCODE-BLOBS ASP Ombudsman Notice
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This program is produced by a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that
the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to
resolve a shareware problem with an ASP member by contacting
the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman
can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member,
but does not provide technical support for members products.
Please write the ASP Ombudsman at:
ASP Ombudsman
545 Grover Road
Muskegon MI USA 49442
or, Via CompuServe: ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536
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BARCODE-BLOBS Introduction
In 1988, as an economical alternative to expensive
hardware dependent bar code solutions, GRAFTech
developed and released BARCODES-PLUS. This product
quickly gained recognition with end users, developers
and consulting firms for providing high-quality, low
cost, bar codes directly from within their existing
application software.
While the success of BARCODES-PLUS among end users
and developers in the United States, Canada, Europe
and Australia, proves both the technology and the need
for such alternatives, their remained many potential
bar code users which required bar codes stored in a
graphic file format for use in desk top publishing,
word processing and data base management systems.
Therefore, in 1993, GRAFTech developed BARCODE-BLOBS.
BARCODE-BLOBS combines the proven bar code technology
of BARCODES-PLUS, a simplified user interface and the
popular graphics file format PCX, to give you the bar
code storage facility you need to implement a complete
bar coded management control system.
BARCODE-BLOBS brings you the power of bar codes for a
fraction of the cost.
When you use BARCODE-BLOBS you will have the ability to:
- import bar codes directly into virtually all desk top
publishing systems
- import bar codes directly into virtually all word
processing systems
- import bar codes directly into virtually all paint
and graphic programs
- import bar codes directly into virtually all data
based management systems
- import bar codes directly into virtually all presentation
packages
No other software tool comes close to the power, versatility
or flexibility of BARCODE-BLOBS.
BARCODE-BLOBS utilizes the bar code standards established by:
- Uniform Codes Council (UCC)
- Automatic Identification Manufacturers (AIM)
- United States Department of Defense (DOD)
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Intermec Corporation
- International Article Numbering Association (EAN/IAN)
- Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)
- National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)
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BARCODE-BLOBS Features
- Support for PCX graphics file format
- Support for 13 different bar code symbologies see
Bar Code Symbologies for complete listing
- Check digits automatically calculated and appended to the
data to be encoded.
- Micro-logic digitalization for faster bar code production
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BARCODE-BLOBS Compatibility
BARCODE-BLOBS was designed, written, compiled, linked, assembled
and/or tested for use with the IBM Family of Computers and
Compatibles.
BARCODE-BLOBS was tested using the following commercial software
packages:
Zsoft PC Paintbrush
Lotus Ami Pro
Borland Paradox for Windows
Corel CorelDRAW
Corel CorelPHOTO-PAINT
Microsoft Windows Draw
and, the following shareware software packages:
OSCS Software Neopaint
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BARCODE-BLOBS System Requirements
- IBM XT, AT, 286, 386, 486, PS/1, PS/2 or 100% Compatible
- 512k Available Memory
- 3 1/2 Inch (720k) or 5 1/4 Inch (360k) Diskette Drive
- Standard Pc Monitor
(Monochrome Text or Higher)
- DOS 2.0 or Higher
- (OPTIONAL) Hard Disk
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BARCODE-BLOBS Documentation
Every effort has been made to make this documentation as
complete and accurate as possible, some features may change,
be deleted or be added to the actual programs, please check
the distribution disks for the latest list of features.
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BARCODE-BLOBS Installation
Although there are no hard disk requirements, WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT USE THESE PROGRAMS ON THE ORIGINAL
DISTRIBUTION DISK.
WARNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, THE ORIGINAL DISTRIBUTION DISK(S)
SHOULD NEVER BE WRITTEN TO FOR ANY REASON!
You should immediately make a backup copy of the BARCODE-BLOBS
Distribution Disk(s) and store the original(s) in a safe place.
As systems very, please consult your operating system manual for
instructions on coping these programs.
BARCODE-BLOBS has no special disk or path requirements, however
we suggest you copy the programs to a hard disk if available,
this will also make it easier for you to use.
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BARCODE-BLOBS Operation
Starting BARCODE-BLOBS:
- Change your current drive and path to the drive and path
where you have installed BARCODE-BLOBS.
- At the DOS command prompt, type "BCB" and press [RETURN].
- After a few seconds, the BARCODE-BLOBS introduction screen
will appear, press [RETURN] to proceed to the "MAIN"
program screen.
see also SCREEN:Main Program Screen
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SCREEN:Main Program Screen
The BARCODE-BLOBS Main Program Screen consists of three major
components:
- Symbology
This component displays the current bar code symbology
selection. This is the bar code symbology which will be
used to produce the PCX graphic image file.
see also Bar Code Symbologies
- Working Drive and Directory
This component displays and allows selection of the
current working drive and directory. This is the drive
and directory where the PCX graphic image file will be
placed.
see also CONTROL:Drive List
CONTROL:Directory List
- Data Entry/Command Button Workspace
This component displays and allows data entry to the two
editable fields as well as providing three command buttons
which directs the programs execution.
see also DATA FIELD:File Name
DATA FIELD:Data To Encode
BUTTON:Export
BUTTON:ASCII Command File
BUTTON:Exit
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DATA FIELD:File Name
This data entry field may consist of any valid ASCII characters.
This field will not accept the entry of a period(.) which
excludes the ability to enter a file extension. BARCODE-BLOBS
automatically adds a ".PCX" file extension to all exported
graphic files.
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DATA FIELD:Data To Encode
This data entry field may consist of any valid characters for
the symbology selected. You should also be aware of the
required length of data for the symbology selected.
see also Bar Code Symbologies
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CONTROL:Symbology
This control allows you to display all available bar code
symbologies and to select a symbology from the available list.
To display the available selections simply click on the arrow at
the right side of the dialog box, or use the up and down arrow
keys to scroll through the available selections.
Once the desired selection has been located simply click on the
selection or if using the arrow keys simply press [TAB] after
the desired selection has been displayed.
see also Bar Code Symbologies
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CONTROL:Drive List
This control allows you to display all available disk drives
and to select a disk drive from the available list.
To display the available selections simply click on the arrow at
the right side of the dialog box, or use the up and down arrow
keys to scroll through the available selections.
Once the desired selection has been located simply click on the
selection or if using the arrow keys simply press [TAB] after
the desired selection has been displayed.
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CONTROL:Directory List
This control allows you to display all available disk drive
directories and to select a directory from the available list.
To display the available selections simply click on the slide
bar at the right side of the dialog box, or use the up and down
arrow keys to scroll through the available selections.
Once the desired selection has been located simply click on the
selection or if using the arrow keys simply press [TAB] after
the desired selection has been displayed.
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BUTTON:Export
This command button instructs the program to produce the graphic
export file using the Working Drive and Directory, File Name and
Data To Encode specifications. Unless an ASCII Command File has
been opened, only one graphic export file will be produced using
the manually entered data. If an ASCII Command File has been
opened, each entry in the command file will be processed
and one graphic export file will be produced for each entry.
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BUTTON:ASCII Command File
This command button opens a dialog box which allows you to enter
the name of a pre-established ASCII Command File which will be
opened and used to provide the program with the information
required to produce the desired graphic export files. Once an
ASCII Command File is open it will remain open and continue to
control the Export options performance until closed by the
user. To close an ASCII Command File, simple select this button
and then select the cancel button in the displayed dialog box.
see also FILE TYPE:DOS Text
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BUTTON:Exit
This command button instructs the program to save all current
option and format settings, close all device and data files and
return control to the DOS command prompt.
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FILE TYPE:DOS Text
This file type is characterized by fixed data and record
lengths. There are no special character(s) used to separate
record variables and all unused character(s) are filled with
spaces. A carriage return/line feed combination is used to
terminate individual records.
Example:
RECORD 11111111112222222222333333
POSITION 12345678901234567890123456789012345
DATA UPCA 1 78211300054
RECORD 33334444444444555555555566666666666
POSITION 67890123456789012345678901234567890
DATA :Comment Area (crlf)
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Bar Code Symbologies
BARCODE-BLOBS provides support for the following bar code
symbologies:
UPC Version A
UPC Version E
UPC/EAN/IAN-13
UPC/EAN/IAN-8
Interleaved 2 of 5 (STD)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (COMM)
CODE 39 (Code 3 of 9)
CODE 128 - Series "A", "B" and "C"
Standard Code 2 of 5
POSTNET/POSTNET ABC
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UPC Version A
UPC Version A, Regular Version, is a 12 data character
fixed length symbology.
The first or left most character is the number system
character.
Number
System
Character Description
0 Regular UPC codes (Version A and E).
2 Random-weight items, such as meat and
produce, symbol-marked at store level
(Version A).
3 National Drug Code and National Health
Related Items Code in current 10-digit
code length (Version A).
4 For use without code format restriction
and with check digit protection for in-
store marking of non-food items (Version
A).
5 For use on coupons (Version A).
6 Regular UPC codes (Version A).
7 Regular UPC codes (Version A).
1 Reserved for future use.
8 Reserved for future use.
9 Reserved for future use.
The next 10 characters are information characters. They
consist of a 5 digit manufacturers number followed by a
5 digit item/part number (Regular UPC codes - Version A).
The last or right most character is the symbols check
digit.
The check digit is calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS and added
to the end of the data to encode.
UPC Version A is the "0" sub-set of the UPC/EAN/IAN - 13
bar code symbology
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII
48 0
49 1
50 2
51 3
52 4
53 5
54 6
55 7
56 8
57 9
see also Bar Code Symbologies
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UPC Version E
UPC Version E, is the zero suppression version of the
UPC Version A symbology.
The first or left most character is the number system
character. Only number system character "0" symbols
can be zero suppressed.
The next 10 characters are information characters. They
consist of a 5 digit manufacturers number followed by a
5 digit item/part number (Regular UPC codes - Version A).
Manufacturers numbers which end in 000, 100 or 200 and
have part numbers from 00000 to 00999 are eligible for
zero suppression.
Manufacturers numbers which end in 300, 400, 500, 600,
700, 800 or 900 and have part numbers from 00000 to
00099 are eligible for zero suppression.
Manufacturers numbers which end in 10, 20, 30, 40, 50,
60, 70, 80 or 90 and have part numbers from 00000 to
00009 are eligible for zero suppression.
Manufacturers numbers which do NOT end in a zero and
have part numbers from 00005 to 00009 are eligible for
zero suppression.
The last or right most character is the symbols check
digit.
The check digit is calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS and added
to the end of the data to encode.
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII
48 0
49 1
50 2
51 3
52 4
53 5
54 6
55 7
56 8
57 9
see also Bar Code Symbologies
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UPC/EAN/IAN-13
UPC/EAN/IAN Version 13, Regular Version, is a 13 data
character fixed length symbology.
The first or left most character is the country of
origin indicator.
("0" for North American manufacturer/vendor)
The next character is the number system character.
Number
System
Character Description
0 Regular UPC codes (Version A and E).
2 Random-weight items, such as meat and
produce, symbol-marked at store level
(Version A).
3 National Drug Code and National Health
Related Items Code in current 10-digit
code length (Version A).
4 For use without code format restriction
and with check digit protection for in-
store marking of non-food items (Version
A).
5 For use on coupons (Version A).
6 Regular UPC codes (Version A).
7 Regular UPC codes (Version A).
1 Reserved for future use.
8 Reserved for future use.
9 Reserved for future use.
The next 10 characters are information characters. They
consist of a 5 digit manufacturers number followed by a
5 digit item/part number (Regular UPC codes - Version A).
The last or right most character is the symbols check
digit.
The check digit is calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS and added
to the end of the data to encode.
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII
48 0
49 1
50 2
51 3
52 4
53 5
54 6
55 7
56 8
57 9
see also Bar Code Symbologies
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UPC/EAN/IAN-8
UPC/EAN/IAN Version 13, Regular Version, is an 8 data
character fixed length symbology.
The first or left most character is the country of
origin indicator.
("0" for North American manufacturer/vendor)
The next 6 characters are information characters. They
consist of manufacturers and item/part numbers.
The last or right most character is the symbols check
digit.
The check digit is calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS and added
to the end of the data to encode.
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII
48 0
49 1
50 2
51 3
52 4
53 5
54 6
55 7
56 8
57 9
see also Bar Code Symbologies
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Interleaved 2 of 5 (STD)
Interleaved 2 of 5 is a variable length bar code.
Because of the interleaved structure of this bar code,
there must be an even number of characters.
The first or left most x (where x is an odd number of
characters) number of characters are informational
characters.
The last or right most character is the symbols check
digit.
The check digit is calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS and added
to the end of the encoded data.
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII
48 0
49 1
50 2
51 3
52 4
53 5
54 6
55 7
56 8
57 9
see also Bar Code Symbologies
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Interleaved 2 of 5 (COMM)
Interleaved 2 of 5 (COMM) is a fixed length bar code.
Because of the interleaved structure of this bar code,
there must be an even number of characters.
The first or left most character is a packaging
indicator.
The valid entries are
0 Indicating that the item number on the carton is
different from the item number on the inside
cartons or items.
1-7 Indicating that the item number on the carton is
the same as the item number on the inside cartons
or items and may be used to indicate specific
levels of packaging defined by the vendor.
8 Reserved for future use.
9 Indicates that the item is a variable quantity item
and that a trailer symbol will follow the core
symbol.
The second data character is the country code/numbering
system character.
("0" for North American manufacturer/vendor)
The next six data characters are the manufacturer/vendor
number.
The next five data characters are the product/item number.
The last or right most character is the symbols check
digit.
The check digit is calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS and added
to the end of the encoded data.
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII
48 0
49 1
50 2
51 3
52 4
53 5
54 6
55 7
56 8
57 9
see also Bar Code Symbologies
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CODE 39 (Code 3 of 9)
Code 3 of 9 is a variable length bar code.
Code 3 of 9 generally is used without the optional check
digit.
If used with the optional check digit, the check digit is
calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS and added to the end of the
encoded data.
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII
48 0
49 1
50 2
51 3
52 4
53 5
54 6
55 7
56 8
57 9
65 A
66 B
67 C
68 D
69 E
70 F
71 G
72 H
73 I
74 J
75 K
76 L
77 M
78 N
79 O
80 P
81 Q
82 R
83 S
84 T
85 U
86 V
87 W
88 X
89 Y
90 Z
45 -
46 .
36 $
47 /
43 +
37 %
32 [SPACE]
see also Bar Code Symbologies
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CODE 128 - Series "A", "B" and "C"
Code 128 is a variable length bar code and requires a
check digit in all three series.
The check digit is calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS and added
to the end of the encoded data.
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII Series A ASCII Series B ASCII Series C
32 [SPACE] [SPACE] 00
33 ! ! 01
34 " " 02
35 # # 03
36 $ $ 04
37 % % 05
38 & & 06
39 ' ' 07
40 ( ( 08
41 ) ) 09
42 * * 10
43 + + 11
44 , , 12
45 - - 13
46 . . 14
47 / / 15
48 0 0 16
49 1 1 17
50 2 2 18
51 3 3 19
52 4 4 20
53 5 5 21
54 6 6 22
55 7 7 23
56 8 8 24
57 9 9 25
58 : : 26
59 ; ; 27
60 < < 28
61 = = 29
62 > > 30
63 ? ? 31
64 @ @ 32
65 A A 33
66 B B 34
67 C C 35
68 D D 36
69 E E 37
70 F F 38
71 G G 39
72 H H 40
73 I I 41
74 J J 42
75 K K 43
76 L L 44
77 M M 45
78 N N 46
79 O O 47
80 P P 48
81 Q Q 49
82 R R 50
83 S S 51
84 T T 52
85 U U 53
86 V V 54
87 W W 55
88 X X 56
89 Y Y 57
90 Z Z 58
91 [ [ 59
92 \ \ 60
93 ] ] 61
94 ^ ^ 62
95 _ _ 63
96 NUL ` 64
97 SOH a 65
98 STX b 66
99 ETX c 67
100 EOT d 68
101 ENQ e 69
102 ACK f 70
103 BEL g 71
104 BS h 72
105 HT i 73
106 LF j 74
107 VT k 75
108 FF l 76
109 CR m 77
110 SO n 78
111 SI o 79
112 DLE p 80
113 DC1 q 81
114 DC2 r 82
115 DC3 s 83
116 DC4 t 84
117 NAK u 85
118 SYN v 86
119 ETB w 87
120 CAN x 88
121 EM y 89
122 SUB z 90
123 ESC N/A 91
124 FS | 92
125 GS N/A 93
126 RS N/A 94
127 US DEL 95
128 FNC3 FNC3 96
129 FNC2 FNC2 97
130 SHIFT SHIFT 98
131 CODE C CODE C 99
132 CODE B FNC4 CODE B
133 FNC4 CODE A CODE A
134 FNC1 FNC1 FNC1
N/A - Not Available In Code Series.
see also Bar Code Symbologies
.TOPIC:
Standard Code 2 of 5
Code 2 of 5 is a variable length bar code, which can be
used with or without a check digit
If used with the optional check digit, the check digit is
calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS and added to the end of the
encoded data.
Code 2 of 5 can be used in either 2:1 or 3:1 narrow to
wide element ratio, BARCODE-BLOBS will print both based on
your selection.
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII
48 0
49 1
50 2
51 3
52 4
53 5
54 6
55 7
56 8
57 9
see also Bar Code Symbologies
.TOPIC:
POSTNET/POSTNET ABC
POSTNET is available in the 5, 9 and 11 digit ABC formats.
All three formats require the use of a check digit.
The check digit is automatically calculated by BARCODE-BLOBS
and added to the end of the encoded data.
Example 5 digit format:
Mr. John Smith
11223 Maple Street
Smalltown MI 12345-6789
Data To Encode: 12345
Example 9 digit format:
Mr. John Smith
11223 Maple Street
Smalltown MI 12345-6789
Data To Encode: 123456789
Example 11 digit format:
Mr. John Smith
11223 Maple Street
Smalltown MI 12345-6789
Data To Encode: 12345678923
This format requires the use of the full 9 digit
Zip+4 zip code plus the last two digits of the
street address. ONLY the last two digits of a
street address may be used, i.e. no box numbers,
no apartment numbers or other information may
be used. If the street address is a single digit
such as "1 Maple Street", then you would encode
the last two digits as "01". In the above example
the data to encode would be "12345678901".
The valid character set
Decimal ASCII
48 0
49 1
50 2
51 3
52 4
53 5
54 6
55 7
56 8
57 9
see also Bar Code Symbologies
.TOPIC:
Export Graphic Specifications
BARCODE-BLOBS exports bar code graphics as Black and White
PCX graphic file images based upon the specifications of
Zsoft Corporation for Black and White PCX file structures.
Graphic files are written in 300x300 dpi graphic resolution.
.TOPIC:
Using Help
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Selecting a Help link
[MOUSE]
Click on phrases outlined by two triangles.
[KEYBOARD]
Press TAB or Shift-TAB to select a link.
Press ENTER to jump to that topic.
Scrolling the Help window
[MOUSE]
Click on the horizontal or vertical scroll bars.
[KEYBOARD]
Press the cursor navigation keys.
Closing the Help window
[MOUSE]
Double click on the window's control box icon.
[KEYBOARD]
Press Ctrl-F4.
Command Buttons
Applications may use one or more of the following command
buttons.
[MOUSE]
Click the desired button.
[KEYBOARD]
Press the letter of the desired button mentioned below.
Contents
Displays a table of contents for the application's
Help. Press C to select Contents.
Search
Opens a dialog box that lists all available Help
topics. Select a topic from the list box and press
ENTER. Press S to select Search.
Back
Jumps to the last Help topic viewed. Press B to select
Back.
History
Lists the last 20 Help topics viewed. Jump to a
topic by selecting from the list box and pressing ENTER.
Press T to select History.
Copy
Copies the contents of the current Help topic into
an edit area. Select the text you want copied to the
Clipboard and choose Copy. Choosing Copy without selecting
any text in the edit area copies the entire Help topic to
the Clipboard. Press P to select Copy.