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It has PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS been proven that their use signifi- cantly reduces erroneous data entry BarCode was written to run on IBM PC, and increases accuracy and efficiency XT, AT (or 100% IBM compatible) of input. equipment utilizing DOS version 2.1 or greater. Though originally developed and tested on an IBM WARRANTY graphics compatible Okidata 192 printer, BarCode version 2.1 is This author makes no warranty of any capable of running a multitude of kind, express or implied, including different printers. without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose or application. GENERAL DISCUSSION He shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, BarCode creates labels using code 3 special or consequential arising from of 9, an alphanumeric code consisting a failure of this program to operate of numbers 0 thru 9, the alphabet in in the manner desired by the user. upper case characters, and 7 special Further, in no event will the author characters (- + % $ / . "space"). of this program be liable for any Each character is made up of nine (9) damages, including lost profits, lost elements, containing five bars and savings, loss of data or property, or four spaces. Three of these elements other incidental or consequential are wide and six narrow. The damages arising out of use or inabil- exception to this are the special ity to use this program, or for any characters which have slightly claim by any other party. different element patterns. Each bar code begins with a Start character and ends with a Stop character. The LICENSE AGREEMENT Start/Stop characters are not transmitted when the labels are read. BarCode version 2.1 is not considered public domain software, nor is it free software. Non-registered users ADVANTAGES TO CODE 3 OF 9 are granted a limited license to use BarCode on a trial basis for the Code 3 of 9 is alphanumeric, allowing purpose of determining whether both alphabetic and numeric charac- BarCode is suitable for their needs. ters. With this flexibility, the code Use of BarCode, except for this has broader applications than that of limited purpose, requires registra- a numeric one. Its length is tion and a fee of $25. Use of variable, which in this program non-registered copies of BarCode by allows printing of labels up to any person, business, corporation, fifteen characters in length. government agency or other institu- tion is strictly forbidden. Registra- tion grants a user license to use DISADVANTAGES TO CODE 3 OF 9 BarCode on a single computer; a registered user may use the program The information density (characters on different computers, but may not per inch) is lower for code 3 of 9 use the program on more than one than for other numeric-only codes, computer at the same time. No user i.e. U.P.C. or Interleaved 2 of 5. GETTING STARTED EXECUTING THE PROGRAM By using the /C switch when executing BarCode (BARCODE/C), the user is BarCode is a straightforward program taken first to the printer configura- consisting of two screens, one for tion screen. Once changes are made building bar codes and a second here, the program moves on to the option screen for modifying printer main input screen. BarCode allows a control codes. Under normal opera- great deal of flexibility with tion, the program is executed by printers, but with the large variety typing the word BARCODE after the DOS of printers on the market, no prompt. The option screen has been guarantees are made concerning included to allow the user to access printer compatibility. and change printer configurations. ====== BarCode PRINTER CONFIGURATION ========================================== DEFAULT PRINTER EMULATION (1-3): 1_ EMULATION TYPE (1/2): 1_ PRINTER EMULATION: IBM Graphics Compatible SET PRINT TO 10 CHARACTERS PER INCH: 12__________ ACTIVATE ENHANCED PRINT: 1B47__________ DEACTIVATE ENHANCED PRINT: 1B48__________ ACTIVATE 1/8 INCH LINE SPACING: 1B30__________ ACTIVATE 7/72 INCH LINE SPACING: 1B31__________ SET VARIABLE LINE SPACING: 1B41__________ ACTIVATE VARIABLE LINE SPACING: 1B32__________ ACTIVATE 120x72 DOT GRAPHICS MODE: 1B4C__________ DEACTIVATE GRAPHICS MODE: __________ ====== COPYRIGHT (C) 1987 M. Gavito =========================================== [Esc] SAVE & CONTINUE [F1] [F2] [F3] [F4] [F5] [F6] [F7] [F8] [F9] [F10] CURSOR^ CURSORv COLOR MODE END CHANGING YOUR PRINTER CODES printer configurations. The example screen above shows one of the three. The screen pictured above is accessed No effort has been made in this with the /C switch (see Execution of documentation to explain the intrica- Program paragraph). It contains cies of printer code modification in fields in which to input the proper this program. Should you not be printer emulation type and printer familiar with this procedure or are functions. Codes are entered as uncertain of your printer's compati- hexadecimal equivalents of the bility, please contact the author for character representation (example: technical assistance. Please have hexadecimal representation of capital your printer manual available. The L is 4C). The program contains three author will not recognize the possible printer configuration modes, concerns of non-registered users. which have been set up with common BUILDING A BAR CODE GUIDELINES short beep in any of the fields signifies an incorrect key was The guidelines for building a desired pressed (example: an alphabetic bar code appear on the main input character in the FORM LENGTH field screen as a series of input fields or which allows only numeric charac- fill-in-the-blank questions. ters). A longer beep signifies the Descriptions of the fields are listed wrong data was input for the particu- in the text below the sample screen. lar field requirements (example: a The program contains audio prompts to number less than 53 in the FORM prevent both incorrect keystroke LENGTH field). errors and invalid field data. A ====== PRINT CODE 3 OF 9 BarCode LABELS ======================================= (FIRST) BAR CODE TO PRINT: AB1210X_______________ DESCRIPTION TO PRINT: TEST PRODUCT_________________________ USE STYLIZED BAR CODE FORMAT (Y/N): Y_ NUMBER OF BAR CODES TO PRINT: 8____ STARTING POSITION OF NUMERIC VALUE IN CODE: 3__ LENGTH OF NUMERIC VALUE IN CODE: 4__ NUMERIC STEP INCREMENT: 10____ LEFT MARGIN (120=1 INCH - MAXIMUM 820): 120___ FORM LENGTH (72=1 INCH - MINIMUM 53): 72___ PRINTER COMPATIBILITY MODE: 1-IBM Graphics Compatible ====== COPYRIGHT (C) 1987 M. Gavito =========================================== [Esc] SAVE & PRINT [F1] [F2] [F3] [F4] [F5] [F6] [F7] [F8] [F9] [F10] CURSOR^ CURSORv COLOR MODE HOLD PR STOP PR END (FIRST) BAR CODE TO PRINT: This Normally, the program will attempt to field calls for the actual character center the string of characters series contained in your bar code, or directly above the bar code. When the beginning of sequential or multi- descriptions are lengthy, care must ple bar codes. It will allow upper be taken that the left bar code case alphabetic characters, numeric margin is wide enough to allow characters, or any of the special correct centering. characters (- + % $ / . "space"). NUMBER OF BAR CODES TO PRINT: This DESCRIPTION TO PRINT: This field is field represents the number of bar optional, calling for a string of codes you intend to print. It will characters you wish to appear above accept four digit numeric characters the bar code. It can contain any up to a maximum total of 9999 bar standard ASCII character up to the codes. maximum length of the input field. STARTING POSITION OF NUMERIC VALUE IN EXAMPLE: The example above uses all CODE/LENGTH OF NUMERIC VALUE IN input fields. The resulting bar CODE: These are two optional fields codes would be printed one inch from which allow you to define a numeric- the left edge of the form and would only segment of a bar code. For be spaced one inch from the top of example, the bar code AB003F contains one bar code to the top of the next. numeric information which starts in The first bar code printed will be position 3, and is 3 characters long. assigned the characters AB1210X. The next bar code would be AB1220X, and NUMERIC STEP INCREMENT: This option- so on to the last label of AB1280X. al field defines the increment in Above each label would print the which each succeeding numeric-only description, Test Product. segment of the bar code changes in numeric value. See example below. ESCAPE KEY: This key is labeled [Esc] Zero should be used here for the on the keyboard and can be used at consecutive printing of the same bar any time to save information on the code. screen, process it, and advance to the next step in the program, i.e. USE STYLIZED BAR CODE LABELS: With the next screen or printing. this field, users are given a choice of the two bar code types listed FUNCTION KEYS: Function keys are below. A response of Y in this field labeled F1 through F10 on your will automatically default to the keyboard. Usable function keys in Stylized bar code choice. this program will always appear at the bottom of the screen, but don't I|I|I|I|I|I|I| I|I|I|I|I|I|I| always operate during every function; I|I|I|I|I|I|I| I|I|I|I|I|I|I| for example, the cursor keys won't I| STYLIZED I| STANDARD work when printing. The four arrow keys on the cursor pad are also LEFT MARGIN: This field allows you functional. Function keys not to adjust the placement of the bar labeled, with the exception of the codes when printing. The Left Margin cursor pad, have no function at this is the distance between the left edge time. Usable function keys are of the form and the bar code, in described in greater detail below. increments of 1/120 of an inch. You should also test right margin bar [F1]: is used to move the cursor up codes by first printing them at the one field. left margin and verifying their [F2]: is used to move the cursor down printed length. For example, if the one field. left margin is too great it is [F6]: is used to turn color off and possible that right margin bar codes on with a system equipped with may be partially cut off and not read a color graphics card. correctly. [F7]: is used to scroll printer options. FORM LENGTH: This field also adjusts [F8]: will pause the printing of bar the placement of the bar codes. It codes. Pressing any key will is the distance from the top of one continue printing. bar code to the top of the next, in [F9]: will abort printing of bar increments of 1/72 of an inch. codes and return the user to the main input screen. PRINTER COMPATIBILITY MODE: The [F10]:ends the program. choice of modes available for this field can be predetermined by the user at the Printer Configuration NOTE: Hardware names in this Screen. The [F7] key will scroll documentation are trademarks or trade through the available options. names of specific manufacturers. REGISTRATION FORM Send To: MicroGadgetry, Inc. Attn: BarCode Registration 7000 Broadway, Bldg 2, Suite 207 Denver, CO 80221 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Your Name: ____________________________________________________ Company Name: ____________________________________________________ Street Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ____ ZIP: ________ Phone: ________________________ What version of BarCode do you have? Where did you obtain BarCode? Do you have any comments of suggestions for the author concerning BarCode? Note: This registration form must be submitted along with the $25.00 registration fee to receive technical support