Kenny:
Bar codes are a fascinating area for me, especially QR Codes because
of their versatility. If any on the list are interested, check out
the following link which is information supplied by Denso Wave,
apparently the creators of the QR code that was released in 1994 and
provides information on four basic
codes. http://www.qrcode.com/en/aboutqr.html Then check out the
following Wiki link for the Data Matrix code Kenny refers to which
includes explanations of the ECC 200 level coding.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Matrix Data Matrix was apparently
developed by ID Matrix and is specifically recommended for labeling
small electronic components, as it apparently can be etched into
circuit boards and small parts (especially in the aerospace industry)
to help prevent counterfeiting. Although it is still scalable to
larger sizes for printing. Interesting stuff.
Razzak:
I was looking at the help files in Rbase 9.5 and it appears that
Rbase provides both the standard line bar code most of us have known
for years, but also the PDF417 2D bar code, better known as the
Stacked Bar Code developed by Symbol Technologies and can hold
significant data. In your link below, the link displays the Maxi
Code apparently developed by UPS, which is considered a matrix bar
code and appears to be primarily used in the logistics industry, but
has limited data capability. But I don't see this as an option in
RBase 9.5. Possibly it is a plug-in?
However, it appears that the QR code, which is also a matrix code, is
still the most versatile of the codes because of its ability to store
the most information allowing for text descriptions. Does the dream
team have any plans to include the QR code or the Data Matrix code as
an option for reports and labels? Imagine the possibilities with the
two codes that can hold so much data.
Steve J
At 03:21 PM 3/14/2013, you wrote:
At 02:34 PM 3/14/2013, Kenny Camp wrote:
Razzak,
I dug deeper into the RBase help and found even more information on 2D
barcodes. You guys have been busy improving the available help.
Kenny
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kenny Camp
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:14 PM
To: RBASE-L Mailing List
Subject: [RBASE-L] - Re: Data Matrix ECC 200 Barcode
Thanks Razzak,
I looked at the 2D barcode in RBase 9.5, but I could not find any reference
to the "Matrix", which I believe allows for the multiple data elements my
customer is requiring.
The 2D barcode in Rbase contains ECC Level Auto and 0 thru 8. I love the
context sensitive help at the bottom of the right click menu from the
object. From it I learned that this is Error Correction levels and I assume
I should leave it at the default "Auto"
The barcode they are asking for is referred to as ECC 200, which I think may
be different from the above ECC level above. I found a web site referring
to ECC format numbers 0 thru 29, which appears to allow for different Max
Alphanumeric capacities. This looks pretty cool, but I am far from
understanding 2D and Matrix barcodes.
I'm still hunting for good info to further my knowledge.
Kenny
Kenny,
Context Sensitive Help in R:BASE is among the best "Enhancement" in R:BASE
eXtreme 9.5 (32/64).
As you have already noticed, each officially released update of R:BASE eXtreme
9.5 (32/64) also includes the updated Help (.chm) and PDF documents as well.
In addition ...
2013 R:BASE eXtreme 9.5 Super Advanced Training (SAT) Sample Applications also
include a sample application to illustrate the use of 2D Barcode.
For your viewing pleasure ...
http://www.razzak.com/sampleapplications/ShippingLabel_2D_Barcode.pdf
Very Best R:egards,
Razzak
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