Using code 39 fonts, you don't need to pad to a specific length. The only issue, and 5 characters are not a problem, is the width of the finished bar code. If you are using a CCD scanner it might be a problem if the scanner is not wide enough for the bar code.
I use the following function in my reports to print barcode "*"+ALLTRIM(lcData)+"*" with great results. Mike _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
