New High-Grade Barcode Label Software

TFORMer Solves Demanding Label Requirements

+TEC-IT announces the brand new version of the barcode label design and printing software TFORMer. The product family TFORMer is comprised of the label design software TFORMer Designer and the easy-to-use printing tool TFORMer QuickPrint. If required, software developers integrate printing tasks by the means of TFORMer SDK into applications.

TFORMer version 7.5 offers numerous great enhancements: the label design process was improved significantly, additional compliance label templates were introduced, new 2D and postal bar code symbologies were added, and much, much more. Read on for the details and watch the introduction video:

Enhancements

The TFORMer package was optimized to cover challenging bar code labeling requirements. Check out the major enhancements:

New Ribbon Menu

• Ribbon Menu
  The new ribbon menu allows users to find, understand and to use commands more efficiently. Labels are designed and printed with a minimum number of clicks and without having to refer to the documentation.
• Mini Toolbars
  When selecting text or barcode elements a handy mini toolbar is shown. Such toolbars help you to work with fonts, alignment, colors, styles and other common element properties.
• Free Element Rotation
  Shapes, text objects, bar codes and images can now be rotated by any angle.
• Snap Lines
  Elements snap now automatically to each other. Creating clean, aligned and structured layouts is fun.
• New Barcodes
  Support for the new 2D symbologies Han Xin and DotCode and for the IMPB (USPS Intelligent Mail Package Bar Code) was added. 
• Improved Tool for Manual Printing
  The software tool QuickPrint was rewritten from scratch. It offers label selection with categories, better data input, a live preview, PDF output and direct printing. Microsoft Windows is supported out of the box; if you need this label printing software for Mac OS X let us know!
• New Label Templates
  TFORMer V7.5 extends the list of ready-to-use label templates. Compliance templates for the Bring Parcels Transport Label, the Coliposte Colissiomo Label, the Parcelforce Domestic Label and for the Caterpillar Standard Practice Labels SP20 V4.2 are available.
• More Enhancements and Bug Fixes
  A better setup package for future in-place updates, improved date and time computations, a corrected Round() function, a better preview, etc.

Available Label Templates (Selection)

FREE Trial 

TFORMer Designer and TFORMer SDK are available for free evaluation. Download the demo
and enjoy an unlimited 10-day trial:

• TFORMer Designer V7.5 - Label Design and Printing Software
• TFORMer SDK V7.5 - Labeling and Reporting SDK for Developers

About TEC-IT

+TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH provides high quality software in the areas of automated data acquisition and data collection, bar-coding, barcode extensions for ERP systems, label and form printing, report generators and output management. 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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Powerful Labeling & Reporting Software with only 20MB

TEC-IT releases version 7 of the label printing and reporting suite TFORMer!

Performance and Usability

The new version of this label printing and reporting tool combines unmatched functionality with high performance and small resource requirements. The download size of the complete package is about 20 MB and contains all features, no additional 3rd party software is required.

Streaming

TFORMer SDK version 7 supports so-called streaming: the required output is generated completely in-memory, no file system access is required. This feature dramatically improves output speed and is especially of interest if TFORMer SDK is used as backend for PDF creation in web services. For an example check out the online QR-Code business card generator of TEC-IT.

New Features

Label Setup Wizard

In addition, TFORMer Designer V7 convinces through enhanced usability.
The software provides a new and easy-to-use page and layout setup wizard. Standard labels or simple reports are created with a few clicks, well-known brand label templates (e.g. Avery^®) are available.
Besides German and English, the new version also offers a Spanish user interface.

Rich Text with Super- and Subscript

To meet sophisticated output requirements, V7 also supports super- and sub-scripting as well as adjustable soft-hyphenation for rich text elements. Full-featured bar-code printing capabilities for linear and 2D bar-codes are integrated seamlessly in the product.

Product Download

TFORMer Designer V7 can be downloaded from the company’s website www.tec-it.com. A 10-day test drive is available for free. TEC-IT’s provides tutorial videos on YouTube and is also available for product support via email, phone or remote conferencing at no charge.

About TEC-IT

TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH provides high quality software in the areas of automated data acquisition and data collection, bar-coding, barcode extensions for ERP systems, label and form printing, report generators and output management. 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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One-Click Label Printing - 100% Online

What is TFORMer Online?

TFORMer Online is a completely web-based label printing system. Standard industry labels (e.g. VDA, AIAG, GTL, GS1, Odette, Caterpillar Shipping Labels, ...) are generated as high quality PDF-files which can be printed immediately. Variable label data (like descriptions, SSCC, EAN codes, article numbers, etc) is either entered manually directly with the browser or provided via Google Docs spreadsheets.

Available Label Printing Services

TFORMer Online supports three methods for online label printing. Regardless of the method used, you need to validate your email-address. You will receive a confirmation email which contains a passkey.

1. Single Label Printing
   
   This variant is the ideal solution for low-volume, ad-hoc label printing. Just enter the label data and generate the corresponding PDF.
   
   
2. One-Click Label Printing
   
   A single click prints multiple labels with data stored in a Google docs spreadsheet (batch printing). One-click label printing can be embedded into your web-sites easily. For more detail see below.
   
   IMPORTANT: disable your popup-blocker!
   
   
   
   When using this method, TFORMer Online creates a Google docs spreadsheet and shares it with your Google docs account. You are completely free to edit the label data before printing.
   Please note: The specified email address must be associated with your Google docs account. Your data is safe, TFORMer Online has no access to your Google account - only the spreadsheet is shared with you.
   
   
3. Supplier Labeling
   
   Use this option to provide your suppliers an affordable centrally hosted label printing system with their individual data (e.g. for printing your company specific shipping labels). By sharing the TFORMer Online account (email address + passkey) with your partners they are immediately able to print labels. The data used for printing is completely under the control of the supplier, the label template is controlled by the owner of the TFORMer Online account.
   

One-Click Label Printing Parameters

TFORMer Online suggests HTML code for the One-Click Label Printing Button, just visit http://labels.tec-it.com to retrieve the code for the printing button. The behavior of the button can be parametrized:

• allowtransparency
  Standard iframe parameter, may be "true" or "false"
• frameborder="0"
  Standard iframe parameter
• id="OneClickPrinting"
  Standard iframe parameter, you are free to choose the ID of the button
• scrolling="no"
  Standard iframe parameter, please do NOT change
• src="http://labels.tec-it.com/External/OneClick.aspx?PARAMETERS"
  The URL used to control the label generator, the parameters may be changed to meet your needs:
• labelid=VDA+4902+DE
  The label which should be generated, the name is suggested by TFORMer Online
• tablename=(1)_Automotive_VDA_4902_(Version_4)_VDA_4902_DE
  The name of the Google docs spreadsheet. This name is suggested by TFORMer Online but you may use every suitable spreadsheet name.
• email=support@tec-it.com
  The email-address used for the TFORMer Online account, this email address must be associated with a Google Docs account.
• LANG=en
  The language used for the one-click button, the language code is suggested by TFORMer Online.
• outputtype=pdf
  The output type used for the generated labels, the output type is suggested by TFORMer Online.
• outputsize=A5|landscape
  The output size (paper format) used for the generated labels, it is suggested by TFORMer Online.
• result=popup
  The delivery type of the result. You may need to disable pop-up blockers.
• style="height: 150px; overflow: hidden; width: 300px;"
  The style of the button. You can specify a custom height and width.

Need More Information?

We are glad for any feedback. Just contact us in case of questions or for commercial use.

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Barcode Studio Beta Available: Mac/Windows Barcode Maker Software

A fresh beta version of Barcode Studio - the popular barcode maker software was extended with basic barcode label printing features!

NEW: Label Printing

Barcode Studio V11 introduces two main features:

• Simple barcode label printing
• Generating barcodes with captions

Both features help you to print simple barcode labels for articles, price tags, inventory labels, etc. within a minute. Just enter or import the data required and print thousands of labels with just a single click. The label printing feature works on all operating systems - Barcode Studio is available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and UNIX.

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Simplified User Interface

In addition the user interface was simplified and provides now 3 main tabs which allows you to:

• Design a barcode and adjust all required code parameters. In this section you have also the possibility to add captions above and below a barcode.
• Enter or import data for batch label printing or batch barcode creation
• A label tab for adjusting the barcode label layout. Just select one of the pre-defined label templates for commercially available adhesive labels or specify your custom label settings.

Free Beta Download

• Microsoft WindowsDownload the beta version for free (no registration required): Download Barcode Studio for Microsoft Windows
• Mac OS XDownload Barcode Studio for Mac OS X

After installing the new version you have the possibility to request a free test license online. This test license unlocks Barcode Studio, you can test it for 10 days without limitations. Please note that a commercial usage of the test license is not allowed.

Other Improvements

• Mil-Support
  Mils can now be entered with improved accuracy.
• Simplified Menus
  The different export menus were combined into one menu.
• CMYK Colors
  Mac OS: CMYK color settings are now saved in the settings files (.bc), when the color was entered as CMYK values.
• Dialog Sizing Problems
  Wrongly sized input dialogs were fixed.
• Preview in Import Dialog
  The data preview in the import dialog now always shows the actual file content.
• Lost Cursor Position
  The cursor position in the data edit box was lost after typing the first character. This problem was fixed.
• Data List: New Data Row in Hex Mode
  New data rows are now added correctly if hexadecimal character input mode is turned on.

Availability

Pricing, detailed descriptions and free downloads are available shortly from TEC-IT.

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Barcode Label Printing Software - New TFORMer Version

Barcode label printing and reporting software TFORMer Designer - Service Pack 2 is available! SP2 integrates a huge number of enhancements, feature updates and bug fixes - download the release candidates! 

Label Software TFORMer Designer - English
Label Software TFORMer Designer - German

Update - July 2013

TFORMer was updated in July 2013. For details on the new version please refer to the article New High-Grade Barcode Label Software - TFORMer V7.5 Overview.

Whats New?

New Compliance Label Templates

• Caterpillar® Shipping/Parts Identification Labels
Includes templates for Single Pack Label, Master Pack Label and Mixed Load Label as specified by Caterpillar® (Shipping/Parts Identification Label Standard Practice 20 – Version 3.0).
• MAT Labels
New MAT label templates. These labels are used in the automotive industry and are based on the Siemens VDO label according to SN 525228-2. MAT labels complements existing VDA 4902, Odette and GTL labels.
• 2D-Code Business Cards
New templates for QR-code business cards (meCard, vCard and URL barcodes) were added.

New Features

• New Start Screen
The new start screen offers quick access to often used TFORMer functions.
• New Label Wizard
Creation of new label layouts and selection of label-templates was reworked. TFORMer now differentiates between labels for laser/ink-jet printer or for thermo printers. A search function simplifies locating predefined label templates.
• Serial Numbers
Serial numbers are now supported directly. If required, serials are stored automatically to ensure continuous numbering between TFORMer sessions.
• Computed Fields
Computed fields offer a convenient and centralized method for performing computations.
• TAB support
TAB stops may now be used in text elements.
• Edit Field Contents
Editing field contents was improved. The new dialog provides an easy way to enter field names, expressions or formatted text.
• Print Preview
The print preview now displays the margins of labels automatically. In addition, labels for thermal printers are displayed in their adjusted size.
• Data Sources
Creating data sources was improved. The data source wizard now supports field assignments (source-fields to data-fields) in a better way.
• Date Functions
Date and time computations are now better supported by the following new functions:
• CDateEx()
Converts a string into a date. The conversion format to be used is adjustable.
• IsDate()
Checks if a given string can be converted into a valid date using the specified conversion format.
• AddYears()
Adds or subtracts the specified number of years to/from a date value.
• AddMonths()
Adds or subtracts the specified number of years to/from a date value.
• AddWeeks()
Adds or subtracts the specified number of years to/from a date value.
• AddDays()
Adds or subtracts the specified number of years to/from a date value.
• CDate()
Hint - This function now returns an empty date instead of the current system date if a conversion was not possible.
• Improved Layout Editor
The layout designer now provides better visual feedback for various design tasks.

• Mass Printing - Print Dialog
The maximum page number in the print dialog was increased from 9999 to 999999.
• Bar Codes
Additional bar codes like QR Code 2005 are supported. The bar code printing method via Windows printer drivers is now adjustable. Rare problems with the high-precision method (used by previous TFORMer version) can now be avoided (see Extras->Options->Barcodes).
• ODBC Memo/Text Fields
ODBC Interface now supports Memo and Text Fields. BLOBs are still ignored.
• Picture Components: Image-Type recognition
If the Image-Type can not be determined by using the file extension, the binary data of the image is now analyzed. This allows the usage of HTTP-streams as image sources.
• Setup: Backup of custom templates
Existing templates are now backed up in the folder Templates_Backup during the install. Custom templates are preserved after a reinstall.
• Improved Licensing
TFORMer Designer can now be activated online.

TFORMer SDK (core)

• Improved Error Descriptions
The error messages for problems in conjunction with image-download via http:/https: were improved.
• ZPL Printer
When printing ZPL directly to a printer the printer name is now correctly used.
• Tray-Selection
As documented, the first band printed on a page now specifies the printer tray to be used.

Bug-Fixes

• Printer Selection in Tray-Settings Dialog
Printer selection will now work under Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.
• JPEG Compression
PDF output now correctly uses the option JPEG-Quality.
• PDF output truncates text
If a text field used several trailing spaces, the output was truncated or missing.
• PDF with Chinese fonts
Better support for localized font names like SimSun or SimHei.
• ODBC Memo/Text/Blob Datafields
Under some circumstances Memo, Text or Blob fields in SQL select statements caused a crash (ODBC driver dependant).
• Image-Printer: Distorted Text
Some fonts caused a distorted output for small font-sizes (e.g. font Calibri pt12)
• Expression Editor
The call-tip in the expression editor now shows correct tips if "(", "," or ")" is used in the expression. Sample: Iif (Find ( Datafield_1, "(" ,0)>0, "Found", "Not Found")
• Other Bug Fixes
Crash with Undo, crash when switching data sources, correct handling of the HTML entity & in formatted text elements, problems with network printers and tray selection, correct handling of duplicate source field names, ...

Your Feedback Please!

Feedback and feature requests are welcome: http://www.tec-it.com

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How to Print Barcode Labels with Microsoft Word

Printing labels with Microsoft Word 2007 /Microsoft Word 2010 (or higher) is easy. All you have to do is to select the label template, adjust the recipient list (the database used for the variable label data) and to design the layout.

But if you want to print bar-code labels it may get a little bit trickier. Earlier versions of Microsoft Word (pre 2007) offered bar-code support for POSTNET and FIM codes. But even this limited barcode printing feature was removed by Microsoft.

To overcome this restriction TEC-IT developed a professional but easy-to-use bar-code solution for Microsoft Word. The barcode add-in TBarCode Office integrates into the Word user interface and provides seamless bar-code printing services.

The initial release of this barcode add-in supported simple barcode documents and mail merge with barcodes. The pre-release available for download on this blog offers barcode label printing support in addition. Mail merge documents using the «Next Record» rule can now be printed without problems.

Check it out for yourself  - pre-release download the release! TBarCode Office - Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word (updated 07/21/2010)

Feedback is highly welcome!

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Complex Invoice Form created with TFORMer

TFORMer can be used to create complex invoices with two or more tables on one page filled with different data. This is controled by pre- and post evaluations during printing.

Please contact us if you're interested in such a form: support@tec-it.com

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Create Caterpillar Shipping Labels and MAT Labels for Free

TEC-IT's free barcode label generator service was recently extended with new industry labels!
Among other compliance labels and industry forms (like VDA 4902 or AIAG labels) this online service now supports creation and printing of

• Caterpillar Shipping and Parts Identification Labels
  Caterpillar Shipping/Parts Identification Label Standard Practice 2.0 
• Material Labels - MAT Labels
  in use by Bosch, Continental, Hella and Siemens

Free Online Barcode Label Generator

We hope this service is useful for you! Please keep in mind that this service is free for non-commercial use only, please contact us if interested. Customer references for this online label solution are available on www.tec-it.com.

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TFORMer Server Version 6.1 (Beta) Available

TEC-IT anounces the new TFORMer Server V6.1 for which a beta version is now available.

TFORMer Server is a server based output-solution for reporting and labeling. It includes flexible document design, centralized form management and high quality bar-code support.

New Features, Enhancements in V6.1

• Browser based server, printer and job administration through "TFORMer Web Monitor". No DCOM client required!
• Integrated job preview by single mouse-click (TFORMer Web Monitor).
• Simplified TFORMer Server configuration.

A setup for the new TFORMer Server Version (Beta!) is available on request.

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Barcode Video Channels on YouTube

Hello there!

This post summarizes the available video playlists for barcode software from TEC-IT on YouTube.

Barcode Label Printing Software (English)

Content:

Tutorial videos for TFORMer Designer.

1. Barcode label printing with TFORMer Designer

Barcode Label Printing Software (German)

Content:

Tutorial videos for TFORMer Designer.

1. Barcode-Etikettendruck mit TFORMer Designer

Barcode Generator Component (English)

Content:

Tutorial videos for TBarCode.

1. Using Barcodes in Microsoft Office / Microsoft Word
2. Creating Serial Letters with Barcodes

Please check out the TEC-IT Barcode Software channel on YouTube on a regular base. More videos are coming soon - we are producing... ;-)

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YouTube Video - Label Printing Software TFORMer

TEC-IT announces the availability of the first training video for the label printing software TFORMer.

The video demonstrates how to design a simple bar code label, to fill it with your data and to print it on a printer. It provides a great overview and you learn the basic concept of TFORMer within a minute.

More videos will be added in the near future. Please do not hesitate to send us your feedback and let us know in which topics you are interested in. Any comments are welcome!

YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/tecitsoftware

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TFORMer 6.0 With Service Pack 1 Out Now

TEC-IT just released Service Pack 1 of the barcode label and reporting software TFORMer.

New Functions

• User Interface
  Modernized user interface style to comply with actual standards.
  Option dialog was reworked.
  
• Data View
  Added “Hide Unused Fields“ option.
  
• Image Printer
  Fixed a crash that occurred with clipped bar codes (bar code position outside of page bounds). Fixed ignored JPEG compression option.
  
• HTML Printer
  Fixed transparent color (some components always used “white“ as transparent color).
  
• Configuration (TFORMer.xml)
  Added bar code “drawing-mode“ option for Windows printers.
  
• Update Dialog
  Added online check for updates (Internet connection required).
  

Improvements for Developers

• Report Generator SDK
  Renamed TFORMer Runtime to TFORMer SDK. TFORMer SDK is now available through a separate MSI setup!
  
• Thread Safety
  Fixed a thread safety issue on startup (internal font initializing).
  
• C/C++ Runtimes
  Changed dependencies: TFORMer SDK now requires VisualStudio 2008 Redistributables.
  
• Java Wrapper
  Fixed several threading and memory issues

Click here for the Service Pack 1 Download!

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