Finally! Barcode Generator Software for Macintosh Users

by Nate Schubert

Just in time for the new year, the fine development staff at IDAutomation has rolled out the latest, greatest addition to their already expansive selection of barcode generation software such as barcode fonts, ActiveX controls, Java components, stand-alone label printing software and more. Unfortunately, many of these products have not been available to Macintosh users for a number of different reasons related to differences in programming and things the like.  No longer will Mac users suffer in barcode silence as Windows, Unix and Linux users generate barcodes until they are blue screen in the face. Today, we are happy to announce that we now have a variety of Macintosh barcode generator software applications! Following is a short overview of the changes we have made to present products, and the new Macintosh barcode products now available for purchase, demo and download.

Macintosh Barcode Image Generator

IDAutomation's popular Barcode Image Generator is now available for Macintosh Users who want to create barcode images which can then be copied and pasted into Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Expressions, Publisher and others as well as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, PageMaker and more. This software has an barcode image design interface which can make the process of barcode generation both easy and even a little bit fun! You can purchase the Barcode Image Generator for Macintosh for just $99 for a Single User License with immediate download after successful payment, or download a demo for testing.

Macintosh Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word and Excel

While the Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word and Excel has been a great benefit for Windows-based users since it's release in April of 2010, it's usefulness has not been available to Macintosh users. The latest release of this product changes that, and Macintosh-based users who are working with Microsoft Word and Excel 2004 and 2011 can enjoy the convenience and ease-of-use that the Barcode Add-In can bring to any scenario. This special font encoder tool may only be used in conjunction with a purchased IDAutomation barcode font, or one of our many barcode font demo packages.

IDAutomation also provides other Mac-compatible products such as Java barcode components or Universal Barcode Fonts which can be used to generate a variety of barcodes from a single font or component. We offer 30 days of free support with every software purchase, with the option of extended that support to a full year.

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TSC TTP-225 wins 2012 Taiwan Excellence Award

TSC’s TTP-225 label printer has been chosen from among 1,145 products to receive the prestigious 2012 Taiwan Excellence Award recognizing the most revolutionary, high-quality, high-value-added products made in Taiwan.
More than 425 companies – the most participation ever – vied for honors in the latest competition, submitting a total of 1,145 product entries.

“We are extremely proud to be singled out for recognition from such an impressive group of companies,” said TSC Vice President Sam Wang. “It once again underscores TSC’s growing reputation for product quality, innovation and value.”

The award selection was based on four criteria: R&D, design, quality and marketing. Each product was evaluated by an international panel of judges and had to score equally well in all four categories to be selected.

The Taiwan Excellence Award is characterized by a distinctive, proprietary logo and trademark symbolizing Taiwan’s commitment to the highest standards of product design and manufacturing. The logo has been registered in over 77 countries by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council.

The Taiwan Excellence Award competition is organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and executed by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council. It has been held annually since 1992 to help promote product innovation in Taiwan’s industries.

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Partner Meeting in Germany

TSC Auto ID EMEA welcomed 56 participants of 39 partner companies from 22 countries to this year’s Partner Meeting at the end of November in Neufarn, Germany. The significant rise of the number of participants in comparison to the previous events is based upon the continuous expendation of the partner and distribution network as well the enlargement of the differentiated product portfolio.

The attendees from Austria, Italy, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, Norway, Israel, Dubai, UK, Sweden, Turkey and as well South Africa had the chance and platform for constructive discussions. „The intensive dialogue with our partners and also the collegues from other regions is our priority and –beside of our portfolio- a main factor for our success. As a consequence of the reorganisation of the sales areas and the expansion of our sales team, we now can focus more on our existing partners and explore new options of cooperation.

Sam Wang, Vice President of TSC Auto ID, presented the worldwide activities of the company and underlined that our partner program is an important component of our company philosophy and strategy. Michael Sloup, Managing Director of TSC EMEA provided a review on 2011 and a forecast to activities in 2012.

Workshops and presentations dealed with the technical features of TSC’s product line. Webbased configuration possibilities, the Diag Tool with whom various fonts, logos and graphics can be saved and embedded in the printer. The labeling software BarTender as well as the functional Stand-Alone-Mode. Additionally to the technical highlights some products were focused: The high-performance TTP-2410M Series and the successor-model TTP-2410M Pro as well as the just launched ME240 and the portable Alpha-3R portable 3” printer which is planned for Q2 in 2012.

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Microsoft Finally Willing to Admit the Existence of QR Codes

More than that, actually. While the proprietary Microsoft Tag will continue to exist, our favorite Redmond behemoth has walked back their belief that the closed-system, not-free, Microsoft-created, MS-server-reliant should by rights will rule the 2D world.Because 2012 Windows phones include NFC capability, their MS Tag now includes support for (free, open-source, non-proprietary) QR codes and the

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ASP Barcode Generator Script

by Nate Schubert

The ASP Barcode Generator Script allows image generation for a multitude of barcode symbologies including Code 128, Code 39, Postnet, MSI and Interleaved 2 of 5, also known as ITF or I2of5. This script is compatible with websites that have ASP enabled, and has zero dependencies, DLLs or fonts to install. This special barcode generator ASP script is provided in pure ASP source code which allows it to be used natively and modified or integrated in a variety of ways.

Barcode images generated with this IDAutomation script are less than 2KB on average, which allows for very fast page load times, a significant advantage for webmasters who must consider page size for search engine optimization. The ASP Barcode Generator Script is availalbe from $199 for a Single Server License and immediate download.

Learn more about the IDAutomation ASP Barcode Generator Script, and even test with an evaluation download at http://www.idautomation.com/asp-barcode-generator-script/download.html.

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How to find out who are all having access to a particular tcode in SAP system?

This article answers the following queries

ü  How to find out who are all having access to a particular tcode in SAP system?

ü  How to find out which user ids are having access to a transaction in SAP system?

ü  How to use SUIM tcode to identify users having access to a particular transaction in SAP system?

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In some real time scenarios, if there is an emergency like, a  change to a table to be done but particular end user doesnot have access to change the tables.  Then they may approach basis administrator/security(authorization) consultant to identify those users who are having that access so that they can request them to change the same in case of emergencies. So, you should be able to identify those users and confirm to business users.

In general, basis/authorization consultant should be able to identify all user ids who are having access to a particular tcode. This can be done in the following way.

In this example, am demonstrating how to identify all the users who are having access to SE16 in a given SAP system.

Login to the SAP system and go to transaction SUIM as shown below :

In the above screen, please navigate to user -> users by complex selection criteria -> By Transaction Authorizations (This is highlighted in the). Select that and click F8 or clock symbol (highlighted)  to execute. This results in the next screen as below :

In the above screen, type any transaction code, which you would like to find who are all the users having access for the same. In our example, it is SE16.

Once you input transaction code, click on highlighted clock button, which results in the following screen which displays the list of users who are having access for SE16 in this SAP system.

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Free Online QR Code Generator

Free online QR Code generator is now available on http://www.barcode-uk.com/qrcode.php

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New Product: ASPX Barcode Generator Script

by Nate Schubert

The ASPX Barcode Generator is a server-side script that allows generation of many different linear barcode types such as Code 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Postnet and more without using any fonts or additional components. This ASPX script makes barcode generation fast and efficient, streaming server-side 1-bit bitmap files to the users' browser without any temp files being generated on the server. This barcode image can then be specified as a URL to allow for a wide variety of implementations. The ASPX Barcode Generator Script is compatible with any Windows server or website hosting provider that supports ASPX script processing with licensing from $199.

Learn more about the IDAutomation ASPX Barcode Generator Script and even download a demo for testing at http://www.idautomation.com/aspx-barcode-generator-script/download.html .

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New TSC Partner Portals to provide free marketing resources to resellers

TSC is pleased to launch TSC Partner Portal that will gives resellers in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia/New Zealand and other regions online access to a wide variety of free marketing resources – everything from data sheets, product comparisons and region-specific price lists to easy-to-use promotional templates for postcards, ads and e-mail.

The Partner Portal is divided to 3 regional sites, including United States, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), and APAC (Asia-Pacific).

Using their own password login, resellers will be able to download:

•Product photos
•Price lists
•Product descriptions
•Data sheets
•Comparison sheets
•Case studies
•Industry solutions
•Logos
•Promotional templates (postcards, ads and e-mail)
Please note that the contents in each regional site may be different.

When resellers log in, the Portal will automatically access those files specific to their region. For example, TSC Auto-ID Technology EMEA resellers entering the Portal will receive price lists, competitive comparisons, case studies and other resources that are applicable to their geographic area. The same will be true for resellers in the Americas, Asia, Australia-New Zealand and other regions.

Still haven’t joined TSC Partner Portal? Please contact your regional contact to get your password and find out TSC’s wealth of marketing resources.

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TSC offers extended warranty program to customers in Europe, Middle East, Africa

TSC is going to offer an extended product warranty to customers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) this year, which will enable users to protect their investment and ensure their label printer is always in top working condition. This is an extension to TSC’s original two-year warranty (see table below), which is already longer than any other competitor’s.

The extended warranty lets you select a coverage period of up to three years and offers the following features:

* Quick response times
* Preventative maintenance
* Broad choice of contract duration options
* Ease of purchase and registration

Regardless of which coverage option you choose, you'll benefit from fast turnaround on repairs, restoration of printers to original factory specifications, and continuing parts and labor coverage.

You can purchase an extended warranty that adds up to three years to your printer's original coverage within 30 days of your initial label printer purchase. During the extended warranty period, TSC will keep your label printer in top working condition.

"We are excited and pleased to provide our EMEA customers extended warranty coverage that will protect their investment while ensuring that their critical printing applications continue without interruption," said Sam Wang, Vice President of TSC. "As a leading label printer manufacturer, our extended service and support, delivered by a staff of well-trained technicians, is the best in the industry and is extremely affordable."

*Extended warranty is valid in EMEA only. Please consult your sales representative for complete details.

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Discount QR Code Image Generators for SESCHI Attendees!

by Nate Schubert

Until the end of 2011, IDAutomation is offering a special discount for $30 off the retail price of any QR Code Image Generator license. Just enter the discount code SESchi on the final page of purchase to receive your discount and then reap the benefits of QR Code generation for a number of uses such as encoding web addresses, VCard information, tabbed data, functions and other common QR Code uses. Download the QR Code Image Generator Demo for testing, or complete your purchase today and take advantage of our 60-day return policy if it does not meet your needs.

Search Engine Strategies Chicago is one of the premiere search engine marketing conferences in America today, and is currently in session! Marketers from across the country have been learning tremendous things about how to better design mobile websites and many other actionable tips that can increase traffic, conversions and customer satisfaction. One of the most talked-about technologies in the Mobile Track sessions focuses on QR Codes which can make marketing to mobile users very easy. IDAutomation can help you to generate one-off QR Codes for specific marketing promotions as well as multiple QR Code generation for higher-quantity runs.

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New Product: PHP Barcode Generator Script

by Nate Schubert

One of the newest barcode generation products available from IDAutomation is the PHP Barcode Generator Script which allows for server-side PHP barcode generation. This is an excellent way to generate barcodes on websites that utilize PHP scripts because there are no components or fonts to install, and only the PHP barcode script is needed. Supported symbologies include Code 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI and Postnet barcode types. This PHP barcode generator is compatible with all operating systems, webservers and hosting providers that support PHP including IIS, Apache and Zend.

Here is a quick source code example that demonstrates an easy method used to generate dynamic barcodes with PHP:

More information about the IDAutomation PHP Barcode Generator Script, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at http://www.idautomation.com/php-barcode-generator-script/download.html .

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TSC introduces ME240/ME340 Series small-footprint industrial-class printer

TSC has introduced a new 4-inch-wide-format industrial-class thermal label printer, the ME240/ME340 Series, which features a heavy-duty, small-footprint platform that delivers best-in-class performance at a very affordable price point.

A durable, compact design
The ME240/ME340 Series is designed and built to withstand the toughest production environments. The printer’s heavy-duty print mechanism is constructed of die-cast aluminum and housed in an all-metal frame. Because of its low-profile small-footprint design, the ME240/ME340 fits easily into cramped worked spaces that are too small for larger industrial printers. The print mechanism supports large 450-meter thermal-transfer ribbons and an 8.0 inch OD roll of labels.

Great performance for the price
Priced less than other printers in their class, the ME240/ME340 Series printers are loaded with standard features and come with a selection of options and accessories that significantly expand their capabilities. Standard features include USB and serial connectivity, a 2-button, 3-LED (basic version)/ 6-button LCD (advanced version) control panel, real-time clock, 8MB DRAM memory, 4 MB FLASH memory and an SD card slot that expands FLASH memory up to 4 GB.

The ME240 model prints images up to 4-inches wide, at 203-dpi (8 dots/mm) resolution. The printer’s 6-inch-per-second print speed and large ribbon and media capacities make it perfect for many applications, including manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and medical.

Using the same platform as the ME240, the ME340 model offers 300-dpi (12 dots/mm) resolution, printing at speeds up to 4 inches per second. The ME340 is ideal for producing two-dimensional barcodes, fine text and small-graphics labels.

Like all TSC industrial label printers, the ME240/ME340 Series is backed by an industry-best two-year limited warranty.

Die-cast print mechanism for custom applications
The ME240 printer’s unique design features a heavy-duty die-cast aluminum print mechanism, which TSC will make available as a stand-alone unit to partners who want to design and build their own custom packaging machine or label applicator. The print mechanism includes a ribbon handler and printhead assembly and is designed to hold the electronics main board and power supply. This compact assembly is ideal for resellers who want to develop low-cost customized solutions for packaging, product marking and other applications.

‘Out of the box’ language-emulation support
The ME240/ME340 Series’ powerful TSPL-EZ™ firmware offers TPLZ and TPLE language emulation "right out of the box," making it easy to replace existing label printers without any software modifications. The printer simply translates each label format as it is received.

The printer’s DiagTool configuration software makes it a snap to replace older printers with the high-performance, budget-friendly ME240/ME340 Series.

TSPL-EZ™’s file manager and programming language support standalone and downtime solutions that allow users to print labels without a host computer connection, or, optionally, to continue printing labels during a network failure.

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Making VCards with QR Codes

by Nate Schubert

VCards are a very popular type of new technology that uses QR Codes with data encoded into MECARD format, allowing smart phone users to scan the QR Code on a business card, for example, for automatic entry into the contacts list on the mobile device. VCards help to increase efficiency by automatically adding pre-set data into mobile phone contacts lists, which saves the user time. Further, an accurately formatted and encoded VCard can minimize user error when manually entering data as a contact.

In some situations, a person may have a need to simultaneously generate multiple QR Codes with VCard data. This can be done using the IDAutomation QR Code Barcode Image Generator in conjunction with a special text file that is correctly formatted to MECard specifications. Our technical support staff has created an excellent video tutorial that demonstrates how to perform this task. Please take the time to check it out below and let us know what you think!

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Getac X500 in Full HD Now even sharper!

Getec X500

Getac has expanded its X500 notebook series. In addition to its high performance and robust construction, the "extreme" version now also comes with a Full HD display boasting a brilliant resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Together with the powerful graphics card it displays images and videos so sharp to include even the tiniest detail. Like the previous monitors of this notebook series, this one can also be easily read in direct sunlight.

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Retail EPoS Systems is now online.

Visit our new Retail EPoS website Retail EPoS Systems - your one-stop shop for complete point-of-sale (POS) systems and solutions.

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Datalogic Powerscan Cordless with display

The PowerScan™ PM8300-D433 cordless laser scanner with display is one of Datalogic Scanning’s premium line of rugged industrial handheld data collection products for linear codes.

BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES is delighted to offer customers an amazing price on the scanner alone and as part of a boxed kit including the BC8030-433 base station, interface cable and power supply.

Narrow band radio communications with Datalogic’s STAR Cordless System™ provides the key to increased productivity and flexibility in the workplace. It offers scalable solutions from simple point-to-point applications to networking capabilities combined with seamless roaming for complex installations.

The PM8300 readers feature Datalogic’s exclusive 3 Green Lights (3GL™) for superior good read feedback. The patented ‘Green Spot’ directly on the code and dual Good Read LEDs on the top and back of the cap adds increased visibility at any angle.

The PM8300 reader’s mechanics have been developed and tested to withstand extreme environmental conditions maintaining consistent reading performance without degrading performance or reliability.

PM8300-D433 - key features:

• Standard Range optic (contact up to 1.0 m / 3.3 ft)
• 100% Compatible with Datalogic’s STAR Cordless System™
• 433MHz narrow band radio frequency
• Point-to-point and multi-point transmission
• Seamless roaming
• Datalogic 3GL™ and loud beeper for good read feedback
• User replaceable lithium-ion battery
• Operates over a wide range of temperatures
• Water and Particulate Sealing Rating: IP65 / IP64 (with display)
• Drop resistance to 2.0 m / 6.5 ft

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ACCUSCAN is the new distributor of TSC Auto ID in France

TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA GmbH is pleased to cooperate with Paris-headquartered ACCUSCAN which is the new distributor for the TSC Auto ID product line in the French market.

The cooperation agreement, signed in mid-September, 2011, allows ACCUSCAN to expand its own range of products with the powerful desktop, midrange and industrial label printers of TSC Auto ID, one of the fastest-growing providers of thermal direct and thermal transfer label printers in the world.

In ACCUSCAN, TSC Auto ID has gained a strong partner for the further expansion of its sales and marketing activities in the European market. "For us and also in the context of our partner program, it is unbelievably important to work with companies that support our register and can market and also sell our products wholeheartedly. ACCUSCAN has all the requirements for an outstandingly successful cooperation, and our mature printers will create the basis for that success," says Frédéric d´Orsay, Sales Director Southern Region at TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA.

ACCUSCAN, founded in August, 1996, offers their customers in trade, industry, logistics and transport a wide range of thermal direct and thermal transfer label printers, scanners and card readers from leading manufacturers, including software, accessories and replacement parts. Among the brands marketed exclusively by a strong and very active network of resellers are Zebra, Datalogic, Motorola, Honeywell, Evolis and now also TSC.

Jean-Luc Crozet, General Manager at ACCUSCAN, agrees with Frédéric d´Orsay in his enthusiasm for the cooperation: "In printers, we primarily focus on desktop and industrial units. With the easy-to-operate and still robust label printers by TSC Auto ID, we can now offer customers in that segment extremely attractive solutions from a pricing standpoint for the marking and traceability of their products."

Label printers from TSC have strong performance features, such as high memory capacity, and they are easy to integrate into existing IT infrastructure using parallel and serial interfaces, especially Ethernet and USB 2.0. Laetitia Gaignard, Service Marketing & Communication at ACCUSCAN, adds, "Our explicit goal is to offer our customers added value and excellent service and support at a reasonable price. With our new partner, TSC Auto ID, we will have access to new customer potential – the TSC brand has more than proven itself, standing for quality that we and our customers can trust."

The specialists at ACCUSCAN also ensure customer trust, starting in the planning stage, through integration of printing solutions, to after-sales support. Most of their technicians are qualified and certified by manufacturers in the auto ID market. TSC Auto ID also places great value on continuing education and training of its distributors and resellers, so difficult customised solutions can be implemented successfully and on time and all partners are at the latest stage of development. Because both companies agree: "Ambitious goals can only be achieved with the help of strong, competent partners."

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Experts Agree: Don't Be Dumb About QR Codes

Mashable's got an urgent warning for scanners of QR codes- that code is infected! With a VIRUS! And Kaspersky Lab would like you to know about the malicious malware being distributed via QRs.My two cents: QRs themselves cannot be "infected"- they're a static pattern of black on white which contains a URL, plain text, a phonebook contact or other data expressed in letters, numbers and punctuation.

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Free 2012 Calendars With Visual Puns and Easter Eggs From Azalea Software, Inc.

Come to azalea.com/calendar and get your 2012 calendars. This is the 10th year (who's counting?) we've done calendars and this year doesn't have a theme like years past. All Jerry wanted to do was have fun.So, in honor of 2012 being a leap year this year's calendars have visual puns, not-so-hidden clues, and multiple mixed messages waiting for you to discover.Don't take my word for it. There are

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Free 10 Day Trial for TEC-IT's Barcode Add-In for MS Office

TEC-IT will shortly release the new version 10.3.3 of the barcode add-in TBarCode Office.

Free Eval for Office Barcode Add-In

The new release offers only a single - but very useful - highlight. Users interested in testing the product may now apply for a free and unlimited 10 day trial license. The evaluation license can be retrieved online and unlocks all product features. TEC-IT does not collect any personal data and does not ask questions. A single click is enough to apply for an evaluation license.

About TBarCode Office

10 Day Unlimited Evaluation

The barcode add-in TBarCode Office is intended solely for users of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Office 2007 or higher). It enables customers to quickly insert barcodes into any Word or Excel document. The barcode add-in integrates seamlessly into Microsoft Office and is extremely easy-to-use. A convenient barcode panel provides access to all bar code parameters - linear, GS1 or 2D barcodes are inserted into letters, mail merge documents, spreadsheets and barcode labels in no time at all. TBarCode Office creates and prints barcodes in perfect quality on all printers. The product supports more than 100 barcodes - linear bar codes, postal codes, GS1 DataBar and 2D codes.

Free Release Candidate Downloads

A free pre-release is available for TBarCode Office V10.3.3. Check it out today! TBarCode Office can be used with 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Microsoft Office 2007/2010.

Download TBarCode Office Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel 2007/2010

In case of questions or if you experience troubles please let us know: support@tec-it.com. Thanks.

About TEC-IT

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TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH provides high quality software in the areas of bar-coding, barcode extensions for ERP systems, label and form printing, reporting and automated data acquisition. TEC-IT products are available for all major platforms, thus customers benefit from complete and versatile software solutions for all possible requirements. The company is located in Austria / Europe and can be reached via www.tec-it.com.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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How to Generate 2D Barcodes in Access 2010 with ActiveX Controls

by Nate Schubert

Microsoft Access is one of the premiere database tools on the market today, and allows users to keep track of all important contacts, inventory, mailing lists and other information. Barcode generation capability can be easily integrated into an Access database with the goal of increased efficiency and reduced human error by turning specific pieces of information into barcode representations that can be read by barcode scanners or smartphone apps. To date, the easiest method of generating 2D barcodes in Access 2010 is with the IDAutomation Linear + 2D Barcode ActiveX Control.

Our skilled technical support staff has created an excellent video tutorial that demonstrates just how easy it is to use the IDAutomation Linear + 2D Barcode ActiveX Control in Access 2010. Installation instructions and other similar information can be found in the Barcode ActiveX Control User Manual as well. The tutorial assumes that the control is already installed, and that a database has been created, complete with tablets and fields.

If you are interested in generating linear or 2D barcodes such as Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec and others, please take few minutes to watch this helpful instructional video tutorial. Leave a comment and let us know what you think!

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TSC Exhibits at 2011 GITEX Technology Week

Date: 09.-13. October 2011
Place: Dubai, United Arabian Emirates
Booth No.: Hall 4, D4-14

TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA GmbH exhibits for the 2nd time at GITEX Technology Week, one of the world's most dynamic and influential ICT exhibitions, and the platform for international business across the Middle East, African, Indian and South Asian markets.

The TSC booth is located in the section of GITEX Business Solutions, which is internationally recognized as the largest and most important business-to-business IT Trade Event for Corporate, Enterprise and Small & Medium Businesses. With thousands of IT professionals and decision makers converging under one roof across five days, GITEX Business Solutions provides an optimal forum for initiating and strengthening partnerships, and for deals.

TSC presents its complete portfolio of label printers, accessories, scanners, ribbons, wristbands and label software. And the brand new label printer model ME240 is showcased the first time in UAE.

Last years participation resulted in fruitful co-operations and the partner agreement with Almoe Digital Solutions. This year we will be glad to underline our activities in the Middle East and tie up to the contacts and projects.

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How to increase the size of a trace file in SAP?

This article answers the following queries

ü  How to increase the size of a trace file in SAP?

ü  What is the parameter used to increase the size of a trace file?

ü  How to dynamically increase the size of a SAP parameter rstr/max_filesize_MB?

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Sometimes, it is required in SAP to increase the size of a trace file from default value so that more trace or log can be captured.  Mostly SAP requests this change to resolve an Oss message. This can be done as follows:

Login to SAP ABAP system. Go to transaction RZ11

 

As shown above, please provide the SAP parameter rstr/max_filesize_MB and click on display button which results in the below screen

 

 

 

 

As shown in the description, this parameter sets the maximum file size of a trace. Default value of trace file is 16MB. The maximum value is 100MB.

To view documentation related to this click on “documentation” push button.

To change the value, click on “Change Value” push button which results in following screen.

 

As shown in above screen set the new value and also select “switch on all servers” checkbox if you would like to change this parameter across all the application servers of an SAP system.

However, if you would like to change this parameter in any specific application server, please make sure this checkbox is unticked.

As rstr/max_filesize_MB is a dynamic, parameter takes effect immediately without restart of the SAP system. However, the parameter lasts only till restart of the server. After restart, default value will be set again for this parameter

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TSCAA Relocation Notice

TSC Auto ID Technology America, Inc. (TSCAA) is happy to announce we have moved into newer and larger corporate offices in Pomona, CA. According to Kevin Aie, CEO of TSCAA, “business has more than doubled over the past two years and we have outgrown our old facility. We simply need more space as we continue to quickly grow our business in North and South America.”

Our new address is:
TSC Auto ID Technology America, Inc.
3191 West Temple Avenue, Suite #105
Pomona, CA 91768

Telephone: (+1) 909-525-9779
Fax: (+1) 909-525-9780
Acctg Fax: (+1) 909-525-9778

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Transport Error – Transport Control Program tp ended with error code 0247

This article answers the following queries:

·         How to resolve the transport error “Transport Control Program tp ended with error code 0247?

·         How to resolve the transport error – Errors: addtobuffer has problems with data- and/or cofile?

·         How to resolve transport issue  encountered while adding a transport to import queue of target system?

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Sometimes, while you are adding a transport request into import queue of target system as shown below, you might encounter error as

 “Transport Control Program tp ended with error code 0247 "?

Errors: addtobuffer has problems with data- and/or cofile? (Please refer screenshot 3)

After pressing Yes in the above screen, you may encounter below error:

Most probable reasons for this issue could be, due to transport did not get released from the source system.

Please login to the source system of the transport and goto transaction SE01 and provide the transport number as shown below and click on display pushbutton to view the release status of the transport

In the below screen, please drill down the transport and check whether all the transports under this are released ( if there is tick mark after the transport, it means it was released).

If there is no tick mark on any of the  transports below the given transport number it means the transport is not yet released. In those cases, you can even view truck symbol in the active state.

In the above screenshot, all the underlying transports were released(as there is tick mark after those transports), but the main transport is not yet released as indicated my active status of the truck. In these cases, just keep the cursor on the main transport number and click on truck symbol to release the transport.

Please note that you can release the transport only if you have access to do the same. If basis administrator do not have access, he/she should approach the respective team and get this transport released as per the process mentioned above.

Please find below another scenario, in which 2 of the 3 child requests not released. In this case, each of the individual transport to be selected and released (by clicking truck button) and finally release the main transport.

Once the main transport is released, data file and  cofiles will be generated for that transport request in the source system. Then no longer, the error mentioned above will be encountered will adding the transport request to import queue of the target system as the request was released and data and cofiles were also generated under /usr/sap/trans/data and /usr/sap/trans/cofiles directories of the system.

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How to import transport into SAP system?

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New License Options for Hosted Barcode Generators

by Nate Schubert

One of the most cutting-edge barcode generation technologies of today exists in the cloud, as a hosted barcode generation service that allows users to display barcode images on web pages, in databases or anywhere else, as long as the application is connected to the internet. Hosted services such as the dynamic barcode generator subscription that IDAutomation provides results in less of a load on customer servers, especially in high-volume dynamic barcode generation for websites related to ticketing, purchasing and coupon generation.

Until recently, IDAutomation has offered the dynamic barcode generator service to subscribers in 1-year increments, and for a variety of scenarios. We have trimmed these license options down and you can read more about those below:

• 1 Developer SaaS License: allows one developer to integrate the service into a process in addition to up to 10,000 unique users per week.
• 5 Developer SaaS License: allows between 2 and 5 developers to integrate the service into a process as well as up to 20,000 unique users per week.
• Unlimited Developer SaaS License: allows unlimited developers for service integration as well as unlimited unique users per week.

The first thing to determine when deciding on the right license option is how many developers you plan to have working to integrate the hosted dynamic barcode image generator service into your process. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, come up with an approximation as to how many unique users there will be to your service per week. To figure this number out, just estimate how many individual users will be accessing the web page or database and displaying a barcode. The same user can access a page several times within the week, and will still be considered one unique user. If this number exceeds 10,000 but is lower than 20,000, then the 5 Developer SaaS License will be the right choice. If your unique users per week exceeds 20,000, then it would be best to purchase the Unlimited Developer SaaS License.

Another important thing to note is that we now offer a 5-year subscription to the hosted service which eliminates the need to re-purchase your subscription on a yearly basis. This can be extremely beneficial for businesses who are confident that the service will be useful for years to come, and we expect many customers to take advantage of this new and improved license option.

Hosted services are the future of technology, both as it pertains to computers and the internet, and barcode generation is no different. 

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How to Generate GS1-128 Barcode Labels

by Nate Schubert

GS1-128, formerly known as UCC/EAN-128, is a type of barcode standard that was designed to bring businesses together into one global standard by allowing application identifiers that define the data encoded in a barcode. The GS1-128 standard may only be met through the creation of a Code 128 barcode which fits the parameters specific to GS1-128. There are a wide variety of application identifiers that can be applied to a GS1-128 barcode, and including this type of information can ease the process of communication between companies, thereby fostering an environment of increased efficiency and smoother operation.

This video tutorial demonstrates how to generate a GS1-128 barcode with the IDAutomation Barcode Label Software for printing onto labels of virtually any dimension or stock. This label design application can also draw specific information from various database environments for automatic printing. Check out our video demonstration below and let us know if you have any questions or comments, as we're always looking for new ways to help.

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New: Barcode Studio Creates Mobile Tagging QR-Codes with Shortened URLs

Data List with Shortened URLs

Version 12 of TEC-IT's barcode maker software will be released shortly. This post introduces the built-in URL shortener capabilities of the Barcode Studio update.

The new URL shortening feature provides 3 main benefits:

• Dramatically Reduced QR-Code Size
  URL shortening means squeezing a long URL into a shorter one. This is important when creating mobile tagging QR-Codes for vCards, meCards, SPARQcodes, etc. With URL shortening you reduce the amount of data to be encoded. Smaller, better readable, easier-to-share QR-Codes are the result.
• Free QR-Code Traceability
  URL shortening providers like Google (http://goo.gl) and Bitly (http://bit.ly) offer simple and free tracking features. More on this below.



Data Import Assistant

• Batch URL Shortening
  The data import assistant of Barcode Studio is able to shorten thousands of URLs with a single click.

Shortened URLs

You are not familiar with shortened URLs? Let me give you an example: A typical URL looks like this:

http://www.tec-it.com/software/barcode-software/barcode-creator/barcode-studio/Default.aspx

In total this example URL requires 91 characters. By shortening this URL you will get the following results:

• http://goo.gl/fnBby
  (when shortened with Google's URL shortener service http://goo.gl)
• http://bit.ly/c1ZTRO
  (when shortened with http://bit.ly)

The shortened URL requires only 19 (or 20) characters and still points to the same target URL. Just try it out by clicking on them!

QR-Code Tracking

A shortened URLs provide an easy way to analyze the usage of the codes. Whenever a shortened URL is used to visit a web-page the shortening provider tracks this event. It does not matter if the user scanned the code with a smart phone, simply clicked on it in a twitter status message or entered the shortened URL manually into the address bar of the browser. At the time being both providers offer publicly visible tracking statistics for free.

For Google's shortener service you get the tracking statistics by simply adding ".info" to the shortened URL: http://goo.gl/fnBby.info. When using Bitly just add the plus sign: http://bit.ly/c1ZTRO+

Privacy notice: Take care - the tracking statistics are usually publicly visible to everyone!

Free Release Candidate Downloads

A free pre-release is available for Barcode Studio on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. Check it out!

Download Barcode Studio for Microsoft Windows

Download Barcode Studio for Mac OS X

About TEC-IT

Secret QR-Code

TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH provides high quality software in the areas of bar-coding, barcode extensions for ERP systems, label and form printing, reporting and automated data acquisition. TEC-IT products are available for all major platforms, thus customers benefit from complete and versatile software solutions for all possible requirements. The company is located in Austria / Europe and can be reached via www.tec-it.com.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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How to open Config tool ?

This article answers the following queries:

ü  How to open config tool in SAP (for offline configuration) ?

ü  What is the process to be followed to access config tool in SAP ?

ü  How to open config tool in Microsoft windows environment?

ü  How to open config tool in  Unix (AIX , HP-UX etc) environment?

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Config tool is mainly used to set JVM parameters in SAP.

In this article, am covering on how to open config tool (with screenshots)  in Microsoft windows environment :

Goto respective drive and navigate as follows

usr  -> sap  ->  <SID>  -> DVEBMGS**  ->  j2ee  ->  configtool    (shown in below figure)

and double click on configtool.bat file.

This run a batch file and opens up another screen as follows and prompts you to confirm whether you want to use default DB settings.

Click on Yes and confirm the same.

This opens up  config tool, where various parameters can be viewed/maintained

 

Procedure of opening config tool  in Unix is same as above.

i)              To be navigated to /usr/sap/<SID>/DVEBM*/J2ee/Configtool

ii)            Execute ./configtool.sh script

This opens up the config tool as above.

Note : Only difference is here, script need to be run instead of a bat file in windows.

Related Link :

What is the difference between config tool and visual administrator?

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CCMS – Availability and Performance Overview in SAP

This article answers the following queries:

• How to check system availability in SAP using RZ20?
• What is the use of CCMS – Availability and Perform Overview ?

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If your landscape is very big and contains more than 50 servers, it would be tough to manually monitor all those systems. So, it is better to get CCMS configured in Solman system and all other satellite systems that are to be monitored to be connected to that.

If in your landscape, CCMS monitoring is configured properly in Solution manager, then you can configure receipt of CCMS alerts in case of any non-availability/performance issue of any SAP system based on the thresholds set.

However, those alerts are not descriptive enough to understand the issue. To troubleshoot the issue and to figure out the exact issue, you will need to follow the below process:

Goto RZ20 transaction of Solution manager and navigate to  “SAP CCMS Monitor Templates” as shown below

As highlighted above, please click on “Availability and Performance Overview” to proceed to below screen :

You will have 2 nodes as shown in the above figure :

ü  Availability

ü  GRMG-Tested Availability

Drill down in both of these nodes and figure out if any sub-node (i.e. SAP system) is in red color. It means that there is some issue with that system.

Please find screenshot below :

We can further drill down these red systems to understand the issue in detail.

If you are able to capture SID of the affected system from the CCMS alert, then you can directly go to that respective SID in the above screen and drill that node down to figure out the issue as shown above.

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