2010 IDAutomation Barcode Year in Review

by Nate SchubertIt sure has been a long year but in the lost work-week between Christmas and New Years Eve, it seems that 2011 is finally closing in. 2010 was a roller-coaster year for many businesses and while the path we at IDAutomation had blazed had it's own share of problems and solutions, we think the good far outweighed the bad. Let's take a look back at some of IDAutomation's greatest achievements in 2010. We Expanded Our Video Library!In 2010, our team of developers worked to add over 70 new videos demonstrating how to use IDAutomation...

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How To Perform a Mail Merge Using Access 2010 Query

by Nate SchubertMail Merge is one of the most useful tools in the Microsoft Office Suite and while many Mail Merge scenario's use Excel as their data source, this is not the only data source that can be used. Excel is popular as a data source because of the ease of use, but using existing databases like Access 2010 is also a good idea if you have a lot of information in an Access database that needs to be output to a Mail Merge. But how do you perform a Mail Merge using an Access database as your data source?The latest installment in a growing...

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Free 2011 Calendar Download

SEATTLE-Once again, Azalea Software has release a series of four free calendars. The 2011 calendars are in PDF format and feature photographs with food visual puns. These free calendars can be downloaded from Azalea Software's website [ http://www.azalea.com/calendarhttp://www.azalea.com/calendar/ ] and printed on any inkjet or laser printer.For almost 10 years, Azalea Software's founder and...

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Create vCard Business Cards with QR-Codes

How to Create vCard Business Cards with Barcode Studio Some users of Barcode Studio are unsure regarding the correct data format for creating barcodes for so-called 2D code business cards. Such an "electronic” business card encodes the contact data in a QR-Code or a Data Matrix symbol. These codes can be scanned with your smartphone. The business card data is recognized automatically, you will never need to key in contact data manually! Most camera-equipped...

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Why We Need Barcodes

by Nate Schubertby Nate SchubertFor many of us, a barcode is nothing more than a rectangle with bars or a square with a strange pattern that takes up space on things like products, boarding passes, receipts, business cards and more. Since barcodes have been around in some aspect or another since the 30's, we have become accustomed with their presence and thus spend little time thinking about the many varied functions they serve. Barcodes For Retail ProductsPerhaps the most commonly known use of barcode technology is in the UPC barcode, first utilized...

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Video Tutorials to Create Barcodes:

by Nate SchubertTo assist our customers with implementing and working with our products, we have put together a group of training videos: Create Barcodes with Adobe InDesign CS5 Printing MICR Bank Checks using the Check Design Application Create Standard Barcodes using Universal Barcode Fonts Create a Barcode in Microsoft Access 2010 using Barcode Fonts Create GS1-128 Compliant Barcodes Using the Image Generator How to Use the Barcode Recognition Software How to Create Barcodes in OpenOffice Calc Create Intelligent Mail barcode with POSTNET...

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New Hardware: DS6878 Cordless 2D Barcode Scanner

by Nate Schubert The Motorola DS6878 cordless imager offers the complete data capture functionality required to streamline and error-proof everyday processes in an ergonomic, comfortable and easy-to-use design. This scanner can capture all common 1D and 2D barcodes on labels as well as on mobile phone displays. There are two versions: DS6878-DL: General purpose cordless Bluetooth 2D imager enables instant decoding of the barcoded information...

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New Product: Google Docs Native Barcode Generator

by Nate SchubertThis new patented Native Barcode Generator creates barcodes in Google Documents without the installation of additional fonts or other components. The Native Barcode Generator is an easy-to-use object that may be embedded into a Google Docs Spreadsheet to create barcode images. Once installed, no other components, plug-ins or fonts need to be installed to create barcodes; it is the complete bar code generator that stays within the document. Supported symbologies include Code 3 of 9, GS1-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128,...

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Getting Ready For USPS Intelligent Mail

by Nate SchubertBeginning in May 2011, the Intelligent Mail barcode will be required by the United States Postal Service for automation discounts, business reply mail and confirm service. Integration of the Intelligent Mail Barcode will combine the capabilites of the Postnet and Planet barcodes into one unique barcode, making this a more uniform and efficient process for all parties involved. What is an Intelligent Mail Barcode?Formerly known as...

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How To Create Barcodes From Fonts in Access 2010

by Nate SchubertGenerating barcodes from fonts in Microsoft Access 2010 allows the ability to add a more efficient means of communicating information that can be stored in a barcode and then scanned into reports or databases at a later time. Using barcodes is preferred to relying on manual user entry because human error is a much greater likelihood than scanner or barcode error.Barcode Fonts are a smart and flexible way of generating barcodes in a variety of different applications and operating systems, making them an excellent choice for companies...

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An affordable, compact desktop printer, Sato's CG408 is now half price!*

An affordable, compact desktop printer, Sato's CG408 is now half price!* The latest addition to Sato desktop printer family, the CG408, offers top-end performance and is ideal for printing labels up to four inches wide, wristbands, tags and receipts across a range of industries from manufacturing, transport and retailing, to food packing and healthcare. Features & benefits: Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer Antimicrobial casing discourages the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms Print resolution: 203 dpi Incorporates the latest...

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Motorola MT2000 Trade In/Up Promotion

Designed as part of Motorola’s new recycling and environmentally friendly disposal scheme, Motorola has launched an end-user Trade In/Trade Up incentive programme for select configurations of the MT2000 product families. This programme is valid until 31st March, 2011.The MT2000 series of mobile terminals offer a highly flexible device capable of streamlining many scan-intensive business processes in a wide variety of industries from the front to back door in manufacturing plants, retail establishments, warehouses, hospitals and more.To incentivise...

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Opticon PX30 Pocket data collector

Opticon's brand new PX30 pocket data collector continues the excellent work of the OPN2001 and OPN2002 by offering customers a compact, quick and easy method of barcode data collection on the move - all at a exceptionally competitive price! Key features of the Opticon PX30Compact size (w x d x l) 50 x 83 x 21 mm1mb of data memory3 key operation - Scan Code, Add 1 and Detract 1Fully programmable with use of Opticon's free to download Development...

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Lasers, Waffles and QR Codes

These are a few of my favorite things. New York superdorks NYC Resistor organized an edible QR code competition and waffle batter got the laser treatment. Other foodstuffs included crackers, Chiclets and jello.Amazing video here.story ...

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IDAutomation.com announces the release of their Google Docs Native Barcode Generator.

by Nate SchubertFor Immediate Release:Contact: Roxanne McSheehy IDAutomation.com, Inc. ® http://www.idautomation.com/ 550 N. Reo Street; Suite 300 Tampa, FL 33609 813-514-2564 E-Mail: admin@idautomation.com November 17, 2010 IDAutomation.com announces the release of their Google Docs Native Barcode Generator. (Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com announces the release of their Google Docs Native Barcode Generator. The new patent pending Native Generator...

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Getting Started With UPC Barcodes

by Nate SchubertProviding products for sale in retail locations locally or globally requires that those products be registered under a Universal Product Code, or UPC for short. For the purpose of Retail Point-of-Sale systems and a speedier, more efficient checkout process, this UPC code can be represented as a barcode on your product which is then be scanned by any UPC barcode scanner to quickly identify the product and price. If you've got a product and you're ready to create a UPC barcode for it, be aware that it's more than just finding a UPC...

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Business FINALLY Discovering the Beauty of QR

Art galleries in Augusta, Georgia get into the QR act with window decals.Italian cheeses- always delicious, and now smart phone-traceable!Wine snobbery goes to a whole 'nother level with QRs on labels.Seattle's Herbfarm restaurant QRs their menus.Middle Tennessee Medical Center's new print ad is QR-tastic.A New Jersey sign maker brilliantly hops on the QR wagon.Beckley, West Virginia tourism...

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IDAutomation Free 2D QR Code Barcode Generator

by Nate SchubertBy now, just about everyone on the technological scene is aware of QR Codes in terms of what they are and what they can do for your business. These renegade 2D barcode symbologies seem to be making the most significant impact in terms of marketing promotions as well as on the personal landscape where anyone with an internet connection can create a QR Code, and anyone with a smart phone and appropriate barcode scanning app can be a...

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How To Create Barcodes in Adobe InDesign CS

by Nate SchubertBarcode Fonts are often the choice when users want to create barcodes in a variety of applications, or when users may not be as well-versed in software integration as they may need to be in order to use barcode generation components like .NET Forms Controls, ActiveX Controls or Java.Despite the fact that barcode fonts can be used in a great variety of applications across different operating systems, the actual process of creating the barcode can vary widely in difficulty. For instance, Code 39 barcodes can be created in Microsoft...

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Web Printing Service for Barcode Labels and Supplier Labeling

New Web-based Label Printing SystemTEC-IT introduces a new 100% browser-based printing system for industry forms and barcode labels. Users of TFORMer Online now create and print arbitrary labels and forms completely independent from label printing software or operating systems. Variable label data is entered manually directly in the browser or imported from an online database (Google Gocs™ spreadsheets). Output is created as PDF and can be printed on any printer.Print Labels Anywhere and AnytimeWith TFORMer Online you establish a distributed label...

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IDAutomation Newsletter: October 2010

by Nate Schubert64-Bit Office 2010 Incompatibility UpdateThe compatibility problem with the 64-bit version of Office 2010 and our ActiveX Controls, VBA Macros and the Word/Excel Add-In have been resolved. We have re-engineered these products to work with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Office 2010, and all updates were released as of October 19, 2010. Download the current version of any affected IDAutomation products with an active Priority Support & Upgrade Subscription. USB Barcode Scanner and Stand in Gray for $99There is still time to...

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IDAutomation Joins AIM

by Nate SchubertIt's official! As of October 7, 2010, IDAutomation has teamed up with AIMGlobal in an effort to provide our industry-leading barcode generation fonts, components and software applications to an even wider range of those in need. That's Great! But What is AIM?The Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility, or AIM for short, is the international trade association for providers of automatic identification and mobility technology solutions. They are the leading authority on barcode technology, RFID technology and Enterprise...

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Barcode Label Printing Software Basics

by Nate SchubertIf you have been keeping up with our recent articles, then you know that IDAutomation provides three basic types of barcode generation software:Barcode Fonts allow for barcode generation on a variety of operating systems, in a variety of applications like Microsoft Excel, Office, Access and much more.Barcode Components are environmental barcode generation products like Java. .NET and ActiveX controls which allow for barcode generation...

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TSC Auto ID America Partner Conference

TEAM TSCPARTNERS’ CONFERENCE Please join us for the inaugural “Team TSC Partners’ Conference”TSC would like to thank you for your support over the years and cordially invite you to join us for our inaugural TSC Partners’ Conference. Please join us for a two day event on November 11th and 12th in the greater Los Angeles area. Below is an agenda and details of the event. We hope to see you all there and make this a great success. November...

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ActiveX Barcode Control Basics

by Nate SchubertOur last article touched on the benefits and drawbacks of barcode fonts in terms of generating barcodes in a variety of different environments, applications, etc. While barcode fonts are able to create one barcode type from a font, components exist that allow generation of many different barcode images that can be streamed into applications both internally and across the web. One such component is the ActiveX Control, which we will be discussing today. What Is ActiveX?ActiveX was first introduced by our friends at Microsoft in 1996...

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Nintendo's Japanese 3DS Will Include QR Codes

Mii Studio characters can be converted into a QR code that users can print or post on a website to share their Mii's. Friends then scan the QR with their 3DS camera to retrieve the Mii.via IGNimage via Duck Fl...

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GetBlue Bluetooth SPP Problems: Android Troubleshooting

Bluetooth SPP Data AcquisitionGetBlue is an Android App which captures data from a data-source (Bluetooth SPP, TCP and Camera Scanners) and forwards the collected data to an adjustable data-sink (TCP, HTTP, File, Display, Online Spreadheets provided by Google Docs, GetBlue virtual keyboard). Data collection is done completely in the background.Bluetooth SPP Connection ProblemsRecently some users reported problems when using Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) devices with GetBlue: A Bluetooth SPP device can be paired without problems but GetBlue...

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The Basics of Barcode Fonts

by Nate SchubertBarcode generation can be accomplished in a variety of ways, and the best method of depends largely on environment. Barcode images can be streamed into applications via the Internet or internally within an organization. They can be static or dynamic depending on the information required. There are a lot of different ways barcode technology can be integrated into your environment, but barcode fonts continue to be the most flexible...

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Online Retailer Gets QR Codes Really Right

Fashion retailer Bluefly and Bravo have teamed up to create a commercial QR experience that's both useful and savvy.45-second commercials running on the cable network feature QR codes along the bottom of the screen that when scanned with a cellphone bring up online extras, full-length video and special Bluefly discounts.This is how QR should be done!via the New York Ti...

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The Beautiful Barcode

by Nate SchubertBarcodes are so widely in use today that many times, we don't even notice them around us. These unassuming, square or rectangular symbols don't just look pretty, however. A barcode can encode loads of data which can be read and output with a simple barcode scanner or, more recently, a smart phone equipped with a camera-based barcode scanning app. All Barcodes Are Not The SameBecause different barcode types can encode different amounts...

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Excel Spreadsheets & Barcodes

There's a way to put barcodes in Excel spreadsheets. Use Azalea's fonts and free Excel spreadsheets with macr...

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Datalogic Memor Pocket Mobile Computer

by Nate SchubertThe latest in a line of excellent Datalogic products available at IDAutomation, the Datalogic Memor Pocket Mobile Computer is a compact, lightweight yet robust scanning device that combines integrated barcode reading and wireless communication capabilities into one powerful Portable Memory device. Following are some of the most impressive features of the Memor:Full Windows CE 5.0 operating system with an Intel XScale microprocessorColor...

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Opticon OPN 2003 Pocket Memory Scanner

by Nate SchubertIDAutomation is pleased to provide the new Opticon OPN 2003 Pocket Memory Scanner as a replacement to the OPN 2001. Both of these models are very similar in functionality and ease-of-use with slight changes in design and appearance. Following are some of the more notable features of this new OPN 2003:512 KB Memory allows storing of up to 10,000 barcodes with time stampUtilizes easy data transfer via USB port which is also used to...

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