Creating a Custom Label with the IDAutomation Barcode Label Software

by Nate Schubert

One of the great things about the new IDAutomation Barcode Label Software is the ability to create your own custom labels. While this product does have a huge selection of pre-defined label dimensions to select from, we have learned that through the many different industries that use the software in their environments, there is always a need to go off the beaten path and create your own custom labels.

The video tutorial below is a great walk-through for creating your own custom labels using the IDAutomation Barcode Label Software version 2010.

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How to use the Print Range Features in the IDAutomation Barcode Label Software

by Nate Schubert

The IDAutomation Barcode Label Software version 2010 has a lot of great new features that make it even easier to print barcodes onto labels, link data from various file formats and much more. One unique feature is the option to select a specific print range.

The Select Print Range feature is especially beneficial to users who don't want to use up a full sheet of labels just to print onto a few of them. This option allows users to print on any labels anywhere on the sheet, whether you're starting in the middle and going to the end, or stopping somewhere in between.

The following video tutorial explains briefly how the print range features work in the IDAutomation Barcode Label Software. Enjoy!

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How to Create a Barcode using the IDAutomation Native Generator for Crystal Reports

by Nate Schubert

How easy is it to print barcodes from Crystal Reports using the IDAutomation Native Barcode Generator for Crystal Reports? There may not be an easier way, at least as far as our customers are concerned. This barcode generation product has a method patented by IDAutomation and supports Crystal version 9 and above.

The IDAutomation Native Barcode Generator for Crystal Reports is available in two packages:

• Native Linear Barcode Generator for Crystal: Supports Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, MSI, GS1-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, PostNet and Intelligent Mail.
• Native Linear + 2D Barcode Generator for Crystal: Supports all symbologies in the Linear version plus PDF417 and Data Matrix.
  

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Barcoding for Beginners Presentation

by Nate Schubert

As commonplace as barcode technology has become, it can still be a pretty complicated idea to wrap your head around. There are a wide variety of different barcode symbologies that can be utilized depending on environment, desired result and many other factors. To make matters worse, there are a host of different standards a specific barcode can meet to achieve consistency in processes, product identification and more.

The IDAutomation Barcode For Beginners video tutorial focuses on, you guessed it, the basics such as reasons for integrating barcode technology into various industries, different types of barcodes, reading barcodes and products available that can make the process easier. For a text version, please visit the Barcoding For Beginners FAQ. Otherwise, enjoy the video!

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New Release: Reporting Services Barcode CRI

by Nate Schubert

We are very proud to announce the latest updated release for the IDAutomatoin Reporting Services Barcode Custom Report Item (CRI) which allows users to add dynamic barcodes to Microsoft Reporting Services reports with a Custom Report Item, also known as a CRI. This barcode generation component is compatible with Reporting Services SQL Server 2005 and 2008, combining barcode types into a single file that is less than 1MB!

The barcode generation code base used for this product has been in use since 2002 in IDAutomation's Barcode Label Software and Barcode Image Generator, so it has been tested and proven effective and extremely useful. The CRI supports many linear barcode types such as GS1-128, Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Intelligent Mail and more.

The newest version of the IDAutomation Reporting Services Barcode CRI is now compatible with SQL Server 2008 as well as 2005. The user simply needs to verify the directories where the product should be installed and the installer will automatically copy the DLL files to the necessary locations while updating the configuration files appropriately.

If you haven't had the chance to see the IDAutomation Barcode Custom Report Item in action, feel free to download a Demo or place your order today and take advantage of our full 60-day money back guarantee.

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Barcode Image Generator 2010 is Here!

by Nate Schubert

After much dilligence and hard work from our development staff, IDAutomation is pleased to announce the latest release of the Barcode Image Generator, version 2010. This stand-alone application is perfect for creating barcode images that can be pasted into other applications such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and much, much more. We are particularly excited about the following new features:

• Creating Multiple Barcode Images with version 2010 is as easy as loading a text file containing data-to-encode values. Our lab tests have allowed us to create thousands of barcode images using this method in under a minute! For specific instructions, view our Barcode Image Generator Video Tutorial.
• Saving Image Generator Settings such as Data To Encode, Symbology, Show Human Readable, Background Color, Bar Color and more to an XML file which contains information about the properties that can be loaded.
• Command Line Options include "Create Multiple Barcodes" and "Load Generator Values"

Try the 2010 version of the IDAutomation Barcode Image Generator Demo or place your order today!

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Data Matrix .H Header File in C++ Now Available!

by Nate Schubert

After much anticipation and some diligent programming from our developers, IDAutomation is able to announce the release of the IDAutomationDataMatrix.h C++ header file which may be provided (upon request) with the purchase of any Developer License option for the Data Matrix Font and Encoder Advantage Package and a signed Source Code Agreement.

The new Data Matrix header file uses the C++ libraries to return an encoded string that can be easily used with the IDAutomationDMatrix. Present in the header file is the method of declaration and implementation as well, so no .cpp file is necessary to use it. Just include this header file in the source code to begin using!

This Data Matrix C++ header file contains no code that is specific to any operating system and so it can be used across multiple platforms. Additionally, it has been QA tested with G++ on Ubuntu Linux as well as Visual Studio versions 6, 2003 and 2005. You can find an example of the implementation that will display here.

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Create Multiple Barcodes using the IDAutomation Image Generator

by Nate Schubert

The IDAutomation Barcode Image Generator is an excellent tool to use to create a single barcode, or many barcodes in seconds flat by using Data To Encode values from a text file. This stand-alone application can be utilized on Windows-based systems to create a variety of different barcode types such as Code 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC, Intelligent Mail, DataBar, Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Code and much more. Watch the video below for a step-by-step demonstration or read the written Barcode Image Generator Tutorial.

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Printable Barcode Object Patent Granted to IDAutomation

by Nate Schubert

To date, it has been difficult to embed barcode capabilities into many software applications because these applications generally required barcode fonts or graphical barcode objects to be installed on each workstation in order to see and print the barcode. However, after years of working with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, IDAutomation has been granted a patent for a method used to generate a printable barcode object, which encodes data from within a particular software application. The patented method assembles barcode symbols from Unicode characters that exist in standard system fonts, and can be utilized with ease in a variety of applications and platforms. This method may be used to create several linear and 2D barcode types including Code-128, GS1-128, Code-39, Postnet, QR-Code, Data Matrix and PDF417.

While the patent has been recently granted, IDAutomation has been utilizing this technology since 2006 in patent-pending status within several barcode generation products, which include:

Ajax & JavaScript Barcode Generator: Easily add pure JavaScript barcodes to AJAX and Web applications.
Native Barcode Generator for Crystal Reports: Easily add barcodes to Crystal Reports without installing special fonts, UFLs or plug-ins.
Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Generator Plug-In: Easily create barcodes in FileMaker Pro layouts with one calculated field.
Native Barcode Generator for Oracle Reports: Easily add barcodes to Oracle Reports without installing special fonts.

Each of the above IDAutomation barcode generation products will allow you to utilize this newly patented system of generating barcodes within specific applications without installing individual fonts or other components, thereby increasing efficiency and productivity in your workplace.

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Linking to External Sources with Barcode Label Software

by Nate Schubert

Printing barcodes onto labels has become commonplace in many businesses around the world as companies work to improve their efficiency and inventory tracking capabilities with barcode technology. While the prospect of printing barcodes onto labels is nothing new, many have had difficulties due to the fact that the data to be encoded into barcodes lives in another application such as an Excel spreadsheet.

IDAutomation is pleased to announce the "Link to External Data Source" capability in the latest version of the IDAutomation Barcode Label Software which allows customers to link their data sheets such as Excel spreadsheets to the IDAutomation Barcode Label Software so your employee's don't waste time entering information when they could simply be linking it, thereby increasing efficiency.

Check out the video below to learn how to link external data sources to the IDAutomation Barcode Label Software. If you have not yet purchased this product, you are welcome to play along with the video by downloading a demo here!

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Barcode Tattoo Photos Gallery

Azalea.com now sports a barcode tattoo photo gallery.And while both of us are inked, none are of bar codes.

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Think RFID is the answer? Read this!

Call me paranoid and yes I *do* own a tinfoil hat thankyouverymuch. I've always envisioned some badguy/badgal sitting outside a DC subway stop scanning all the federal ID badges that popped up above ground. CLONE!Now comes word of this RFID emulator thingie.Hand me my hat...

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