How To Use the Online Barcode Font Encoder Tool

by Nate Schubert

Provided by IDAutomation, the Online Barcode Font Encoder is a free tool that can be used to easily format data into a special string that will generate an accurate barcode when combined with a variety of common IDAutomation barcode fonts. This tool is an excellent resource for users who need to generate barcodes with fonts in environments not supported by the many font encoder tools we have available today.

Encoding data using the Online Barcode Font Encoder is easy. Simply enter the data you would like to encode in your barcode and select the appropriate barcode type. It is important to remember that you must have either the demo or purchased IDAutomation barcode font package installed on your system. After selecting the barcode type, your specially-encoded text string will appear in the Encoded Text field. Copy and paste this data into the application or environment of your choice, highlight it and then select the appropriate barcode font in your application to generate a readable barcode.

For a video demonstration, please see below.

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Barcode Font Encoding Explained

by Nate Schubert

There are a wide variety of excellent methods available for generating barcodes with common integrations involving stand-alone applications that incorporate database information, components such as ActiveX Controls or .NET Forms Controls that can generate a barcode image for display or printing, and even specialized barcode fonts that can be used to create barcodes in many popular programs including Excel, Word, Crystal Reports and others. Barcode components generally require a bit more knowledge of software integration in order to generate barcodes in an ideal way, which is one reason why fonts are so widely used by average business owners around the world.

The data you would like to insert into your barcode must be encoded so that it will create an accurate barcode representation. In the case of Code 39 or Codabar, a simple asterisk * at the beginning and end the data-to-encode is enough to format the data to create a readable barcode when the font is applied to it. Most other barcode types require more complex encoding that is at best very difficult to do manually. For this reason, IDAutomation provides a variety of free barcode font encoder tools that can be used to propertly encode your data and format it so that your barcodes may be scanned.

IDAutomation barcode font packages contain a variety of barcode fonts in various sizes and formats for use in virtually any operating system or environment, as well as examples for use. Because of our expansive selection of barcode font encoders and source code, we make these helpful tools available for free on our website. There is a solution for virtually every environment, application or desired use, although it may take a bit of work to determine which one will best suit your needs. The IDAutomation staff is available to assist wherever possible. Once you have chosen the appropriate font tool and have tested it using our demo fonts, you are ready to purchase the package. Download and install the fonts, and then you can generate your barcodes in the desired environment.

Although barcode fonts may seem cumbersome to use at times, the ability to use different font encoder tools to suit a multitude of environments offers the kind of flexibility you just can't find in components or other barcode generation applications. Understanding how barcode fonts work is critical to making your process as efficient and beneficial as possible, and understanding which font encoders to use is crucial to achieving the success you need.

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How To Use the PHP Barcode Generator Script

by Nate Schubert

One of IDAutomation's latest software products is the PHP Barcode Generator Script which adds barcode generation capability to PHP environments for ECommerce as well as on popular platforms like Wordpress. This software supports many popular barcode types including Code 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI and Postnet.

Even though the PHP Barcode Generator Script does include use of PHP, it is surprisingly easy to use. One reason why this product is so easy to use is because our technical support staff has worked hard to provide users with robust documentation and step-by-step installation and use instructions in the PHP Barcode Script User Tutorial. We also have a very helpful video tutorial available below which demonstrates with ease the process of creating a barcode in PHP. If you would like to follow along with a demo of your own, please feel free and let us know what you think.

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TSC awarded the Certificate of Corporate Governance System CG6006

TSC was certified of “CG6006 General Corporate Governance” by Taiwan Corporate Governance Association (“TCGA”) on Dec 28. TSC’s Financial Manager, Bruce Tseng said that TSC was the only barcode printer manufacturer in Taiwan which obtained this general corporate governance certification.

TCGA, established by accounting and legal professionals, academics and business people, is Taiwan's leading corporate governance NGO. It’s mission is to be the navigator and engineer of Corporate Governance mechanism in Taiwan. Cooperating with the Taiwan Stock Exchange to conduct researches on establishing the “Corporate Governance Assessment System” for Listed and OTC (Over-The-Counter) companies in Taiwan, it’s goal is to promote the accreditation of Corporate Governance among Taiwanese companies.

To build a better investment environment in Taiwan, TCGA has continuously given special awards of Corporate Governance System to certified companies to accredit their business value and competition competency since 2005.

This year, TSC and twenty other OTC companies received this certificate, highlighting the success of risk management within these corporations. Among these companies, 14 of them attended the event for the first time, while 7 others joined for the second time. TSC will continuously work to enhance its corporate accountability and the maximization of shareholder value.

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