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Barcoder - (c) 1993 ACB Software
Documentation date: 31/1/94
This program is FREEWARE - no charge is made, just enjoy it!
Please distribute this package as a complete ZIP file with:
BAACODES.TXT - This text file
BAACODES.OPA - The main application file
STDLIB.OPO - Standard OPL routines used by Barcoder
MANUFS.DBF - Manufacturer database
PRODUCTS.DBF - Product database
To install:
Copy BAACODES.OPA to any \APP directory and install it from the system screen
with PSION-I
Copy STDLIB.OPO into the \OPO directory on your M: drive (internal)
Copy MANUFS.DBF and PRODUCTS.DBF into any \DAT directory (these are optional)
Usage:
Start Barcoder from the System screen. You will be presented with a dialogue
box asking for an EAN or a product name. Product names will only be found if
the PRODUCTS.DBF and MANUFS.DBF files have been installed.
- To generate a barcode from a number
o Enter its EAN (the number under the barcode)
o If the product is not in the database, you will be asked
if you want to add its name and its manufacturer
- these will be added to the relevant databases
o The barcode will then appear
o Press P to print to the 3-link parallel cable, or S to
print to the 3-link RS232 serial cable - most Epson
compatible printers should work (I've tested it with
a Canon Bubblejet)
o Press any other key to enter another barcode
- To generate a barcode from a product name
o Enter part of its description, e.g. "ballpen"
o If the product is not found, you will be returned to the
initial dialogue box
o The barcode will appear if the product is found, follow
the procedures above for printing
Notes:
EAN-8 and EAN-13 barcodes are accepted and generated. The printed barcodes
are machine-readable (this has been tested).
If a book barcode is entered, its ISBN will automatically be generated.
Bugs:
EAN-8 barcodes sometimes generate the wrong manufacturer.
Pressing "S" or "P" to print a barcode will generate a system error and exit
the program if no 3-link cable is plugged in.
Why bother?
A lot of people have asked that question!! A friend had a project on my HND
course dealing with Barcodes, so I borrowed the information and wrote the
Series 3 application. Someone out there might have a use for it!
History:
8/2/93 - Initial EAN information obtained, application started
9/2/93 - EAN-8 support added to EAN-13
11/2/93 - Series 3 version completed
11/11/93 - Series 3a retranslation started
30/11/93 - Series 3a version completed, with minor revisions
31/1/94 - Series 3a version released into the public domain as
FREEWARE
What's this STDLIB thing then?
STDLIB.OPO is simply a collection of commonly used OPL routines that I can't
be bothered to code into each application I write. Most other ACB Software
packages use STDLIB - it keeps down the code size of individual applications
if they can call on a standard library of routines.
If there is a demand, I'll release the STDLIB documentation.
What other packages are available from ACB Software?
- ACBDOS (to be released soon)
o Command interpreter for the Series 3a
o Allows most MS-DOS commands
o Will play music and samples
o Will display pictures, text files, etc
o Allows connectivity between PCs and Series 3as
o Allows E-mail between two connected Series 3as (!)
- IDES
o Generates 48 x 48 S3a icons
o Can grab an icon from a larger picture
o Allows scrolling of icons in any direction
o Has magnified and normal views of icon
- Chardes - character set designer (to be released soon)
o Allows generation of .FSC font files
o Can generate proportional fonts
- Julia
o Generates Julia set fractals on the Series 3a
- Blitz (to be released soon)
o S3a version of the classic arcade game
- Munchies (to be released soon)
o S3a Pac-Man clone
o Full screen
Note: the above applications are for the Series 3a ONLY. If there is any
demand, I'll dig out the old Series 3 versions and stick them on an ftp site.
Email contact:
booker_a%prodev.dnet@smithkline.com