IDAutomation Newsletter: April 2006

by Nate Schubert




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IDAutomation.com Monthly Newsletter for April 2006
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New Products:
1. Pocket PC Barcode DLL for Compact Framework
2. Linear Dynamic Generator Service

Product Updates:
3. .NET Barcode Linear Forms Control (new version 6.4)
4. Crystal Barcode UFL (new version 6.04)

New Hardware:
5. Datacard Tru Fingerprint Reader

Company Information:
6. How to renew your Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription

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1. Pocket PC Barcode DLL for Compact Framework
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Our new IDAutomation Pocket PC DLLs allow easy integration of dynamic barcodes into Pocket PC, Microsoft Windows Mobile or Windows CE.NET applications. Several linear and two dimensional barcode symbologies are supported including Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC, POSTNET, PDF417 and Data Matrix ECC 200.

All of our Compact Framework Controls have the following features:

• 100% managed code created in C# for the Compact Framework.
• Generates graphic images without the use of fonts.
• Can be used as a DLL without being loaded on a form.

For more information about our Pocket PC Barcode DLL for Compact Framework, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/pocketpcdll/ and to download a demo of the package, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/pocketpcdll/download.html

Developers may also be interested in creating barcodes in Web Applications for viewing and printing from the Pocket PC. If so, we recommend the Barcode Web Control, located at: http://www.idautomation.com/servercontrols/

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2. Linear Dynamic Generator Service
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Our new IDAutomation Linear Dynamic Generator Service dynamically creates high quality images that are streamed to your application; creates bar codes in any application that can access a URL in any operating system. Primary Features include:

• Compatible with all web browsers that can display GIF, JPEG or PNG images on any operating system.
• All linear barcode types are implemented in a single package.
• No software to install - hosted and managed on our tier-one network server in Dallas, Texas.
• Barcodes are instantly generated and displayed in HTML by the IMG tag; parameters in the URL determine what is encoded.

For more information about our IDAutomation Linear Dynamic Generator Service, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/dynamicgenerator/ and to try the online demo, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/dynamicgenerator/UserManual.html#Support.

This is a hosted service; if you are interested in purchasing products to install and run on your equipment, you may want to investigate our Java Bar Code Servlet (http://idautomation.com/java/#Servlet), Bar Code Server for IIS (http://idautomation.com/aspbarcode/), Barcode Web Component (http://www.idautomation.com/servercontrols/), Barcode Label Software (http://www.idautomation.com/idlabel/) and Barcode Fonts (http://www.idautomation.com/fonts/#BarcodeFonts).

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3. .NET Linear Barcode Forms Control
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Our new updated version of the IDAutomation .NET Linear Barcode Forms Control version 6.4 has now been released. This package includes several updates:

• Allow more efficient encoding for Code 128 auto and UPC-E functionality.
• Bearer bars may be easily created for ITF and all other linear barcode types.
• White bar increase option increases the amount of white space in the symbol to improve readability by a scanner. This property is commonly used for ink jet printers and for printers that print darker than normal and is similar to pixel shaving.
• Character grouping property places digits in groups of 3, 4 or 5 to improve readability of the text under the bar code.
• New compatibility with .NET Framework 2.0.

For more information about our IDAutomation .NET Linear Barcode Forms Control, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/formscontrols/ and to download a demo of the package, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/formscontrols/download.html.

If you have an active Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription through RegNow, please contact us with your order ID number and we will send you the updated download link.

If you have an active support agreement through our own store, you will need to go back to our store online and go to “my account”: http://store.idautomation.com/login-st-order.asp

You will need to enter your user name, which is your email address and the password that you created at the time of order. Then when you log in, you should see your order and in the upper right hand corner, you will see a link to “My Downloads”. This will be the location to download the update.

To reactivate your Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription for the .NET Barcode Linear Forms Control (Part#: IDA40), please visit: http://store.idautomation.com/dotnet_linear_sub.asp

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4. Crystal Barcode UFL
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Our new updated version of the Crystal Barcode UFL has now been released. This release includes several updates:

• New functionality that allow users to enter 6, 7 or 8 digits UPC-E numbers to expand to the full 12 digit UPC-A barcode.
• UPC-E function will allow automatic switching to number system 1.
• Allow more efficient encoding for Code 128 auto and UPC-E functionality.
• Added the Code93() function.

Download our updated Crystal Reports UFL now at:
http://www.advancemeants.com/downloads/IDAutomation_CrystalUFL.zip

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5. Datacard Tru Fingerprint Reader
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The Datacard Tru Fingerprint solution lets you collect fingerprint templates and then verify those templates against a live person. Simply scan the fingerprint and the Tru Fingerprint software will create and save the mathematical representation of the fingerprint. The Tru Fingerprint solution also lets you capture, store and print a fingerprint image on a card. Although this fingerprint image does not allow for any verification, it does serve as a perceived security feature as it may deter from identity theft.

For more information about the Datacard Tru Fingerprint Reader, please visit:http://www.idautomation.com/security/tru_fingerprint.html

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6. How to renew your Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription
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We offer technical support and product upgrade protection if the "Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription" is purchased with your order. Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription allows you to receive:

• Priority phone support.
• Access to the download link for the entire year without having to contact us to reset it.
• The latest version of the product automatically.
• Help Desk support on the evenings, weekends and holidays.

For customers that do not purchase Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription, support is limited to our online knowledge base located at http://idautomation.com/support.htm.

If you need to add or update your Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription, you may order it at http://idautomation.com/extended/about.html. After your order is processed, you will receive a download link to the latest version of the product.

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Best Regards,

IDAutomation.com, Inc.
www.idautomation.com/

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