Barcode question

hi,
the barcode reader is not reading the barcode of an item.It is not affecting the item master.Can someone suggest a solution for this?
priyam

Dear
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SAP note number 945906
Number              945906
Version             4 vom 16.10.2007
Status              Released for Customer
Set on             ,13.11.2007
Language            EN
Mastersprache       EN
Short text          Barcode Reader (Scanner) cannot read barcodes from
documents
Responsible         Lilian Lynch
Component           SBO-BC
                    System
Long text
Symptom
The barcode printed on a document (invoice, order, delivery, etc) is
being read with your Barcode Reader, but it is not generating any
numbers.
This is not an issue with Business One.
An AddOn is required in order to read the barcode.
An Addon is not required to print barcodes in Business One.
Other terms
Code 39, CODE 39, EAN 39, EAN 128, EAN, Barcode, barcode, reader,
barcode reader, scanner, SDN, LPE, local field, SAP Business One, addon,
AddOn, AddOn, print, read, scan
Reason and Prerequisites
Consulting
Solution
READING BARCODES:
A third party AddOn is required to enable Barcode Readers to work with
barcodes.
Barcode Readers are only taken care of via an AddOn - as the only thing
the Barcode Reader needs is an interface. Several partners have
developed solutions for this.
If you do not have an AddOn for the Barcode Reader, we recommend that
you do either of the following:
1) login to the SAP Developer Network Forum at https://www.sdn.sap.com
   and post a request for a Barcode Reader AddOn
OR
2) contact your LPE for further information
PRINTING BARCODES:
An Addon is not required for printing Barcodes in Business One.
Please refer to the Online Help in order to find out which types of
Barcodes are supported when printing Barcodes in B1.
Note is not release-specific
Other components
SBO-BC-PRT
Services
best regards,
xiaodan an

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Barcode Capacity

To provide more information on this question, here is a summary of what we are trying to achieve and the problems we are having & questions we have:
Background* We have two different forms that we want to capture data using 2D barcodes.
* The intention is that the main form is completed & signed, given to the second party who then fills out their form and faxed together to a central server.
* It is critical for us that we capture the form data via the same channel as the physical signature & electronic signatures are not viable.* For the main form, we need to fit the barcodes on to the existing pages -- this is a very limited amount of space.
The problem
* The main form is the problematic form - we have ~ 200 fields on the main form
* We are planning to fix the max length of each field - some based on existing systems & others not.
* Current total length count is ~ 3200 but we expect to strip this back to 2000-2500 chars, of which some will be all numeric or uppercase.
* We are currently assuming 3 barcodes for the main form but we may be able to get the max chars low enough to fit in 2 barcodes if they hold 1598 chars each.
* Based on our understanding the Adobe barcoding presentation ...
     * PDF-417 is restricted to a maximum of 34 columns (30 data) wide x 90 rows high
     * This gives a maximum of 928 code words in a bar code
     * Level 6 error correction redundancy uses 129 code words
     * This leaves 799 code words for data.
     * Each code word holds 1-2 data chars (2 if all numbers or all uppercase, 1 is worst case if swap from upper/lower/number/symbol for every char)
     * This theoretically gives 799 to 1598 screen chars per barcode.
     * Originally had intended to use XML data in the barcode, but now understand the cost and plan to use delimited data only (probably tab)
     * It is quite important to have a minimal (preferably zero) rate of barcode overflow as these forms may have to be manually re-typed.
     * Barcode compression is reported to give ~10-30% saving in space for typical data
     * With compression it may be hard to guarantee that there is no overrun unless the max field lengths are < the barcode stores uncompressed
     * Before commitments are made within our organisation, we need to be sure:
          - how many barcodes we need to store the max length of data
          - how much space does each barcode need on the page
          - whether we can fit the required number into the available space!
Specific Barcode Questions
1. How can we find out in livecycle designer (a) the number of rows/cols in a barcode, or (b) how many chars it can actually hold?
2. What is the max # of uppercase-only chars we can fit in one barcode?
3. What is the minimal space occupied by one barcode that is holding the max # of chars?
4. If we make a barcode smaller does this reduce the max # of rows/cols (and therefore chars) that it can store?
5. How do tab delimiters or commas count towards filling the barcode?
6. Can we stop the barcode from greying out when it overflows so we can capture the "first half" of the data?
7. What proportion of reduction do you typically get with the Livecycle compression?
8. If using compression to fit more data in, how do we avoid the problem with an unusual case having poor compression & overflowing the barcode?
9. We don't understand the limit of 928 code words given that 30 data cols x 90 rows would be 2700 code words?
10. We have found a couple of cases where barcodes are greyed out in LiveCycle Designer but the same form / same data has a good barcode when using Adobe 8 Standard - are there known differences / limitations between the products.
I have attached our test form below.
The barcode is 100mm x 45 mm but we can only get 868 uppercase chars to fit in it - it greys out in Livecycle designer with more.
Do we have to make it bigger to get more chars or have we done something wrong?
Any help or advice much appreciated.

Here are some of the answers to your questions:
1. How can we find out in livecycle designer (a) the number of rows/cols in a barcode, or (b) how many chars it can actually hold?
- Designer does not provide you with an indication of the number of rows or columns but does try to estimate whether or not the barcode will hold all of the data you've selected for inclusion. It is a rough very estimate though. Capacity-wise with Reader 8.1.3 and higher if the barcode is not filled to capacity then the modules will increase in size automatically helping to improve read-rates so the number of rows and columns will change dynamically based on the data entered into the barcode.
2. What is the max # of uppercase-only chars we can fit in one barcode?
- This depends on the size and orientation of the barcode and the error correction used. I've attached a sample that will allow you to test the capacity of different barcodes. In the example you can enter the number of characters you wish to store and a random string of characters will be generated with either upper-case only, mixed case, and Japanese. This should help you quite a bit.
3. What is the minimal space occupied by one barcode that is holding the max # of chars?
- This is always determined by the workflow. Who are your end users and how will the forms be printed, delivered, and scanned? The larger you make the barcode the larger the module size. If you expect your end users to be using low-quality paper and ink jet printers then you need to ensure your modules are slightly larger to compensate for ink-bleeding. Let me know your workflow and I'll try to make some recommendations.
4. If we make a barcode smaller does this reduce the max # of rows/cols (and therefore chars) that it can store?
- Yes, the smaller the barcode, the smaller the capacity and the smaller the modules.
5. How do tab delimiters or commas count towards filling the barcode?
- Tabs and Commas have the same "cost" inside the barcode itself. As long as you are not using XML then either a tab or comma will suffice. Just be aware that will need to make sure that end-users cannot enter commas into any of your data fields if you are using a comma as your delimiter.
6. Can we stop the barcode from graying out when it overflows so we can capture the "first half" of the data?
- No, currently there is no property that will tell you if the barcode is grayed out. You need to test your forms and set the limits in your form and code. I will be publishing a sample later on that can detect whether or not a barcode is grayed out or not. Expect it within the next month or so.
7. What proportion of reduction do you typically get with the Livecycle compression?
- This depends on the data being compressed but can average anywhere from 10 to 20 percent in the cases I've seen. Flate compression is very good with repeating data. If you do not have a lot of repeating data you may actually lose capacity by introducing Flate compression especially on non-English content.
8. If using compression to fit more data in, how do we avoid the problem with an unusual case having poor compression & overflowing the barcode?
- Again, testing with random data is the only way to ensure the barcode does not get overridden.
9. We don't understand the limit of 928 code words given that 30 data cols x 90 rows would be 2700 code words?
- These details are the specifications from the original design from Symbol (20 years ago) but it's not 2700 code words, it's 2700+/- characters. Assuming no error correction and only upper-case characters and no punctuation of any kind.
10. We have found a couple of cases where barcodes are grayed out in LiveCycle Designer but the same form / same data has a good barcode when using Adobe 8 Standard - are there known differences / limitations between the products.
- Barcoded forms MUST be properly Reader Extended with the Barcoded Forms right. If you do not apply this correctly then the barcodes will gray out when using the free Adobe Reader. Both Acrobat and Acrobat within Designer should display the same results.

BarCode in PDF Question

Hi, I try to make bar code in a PDF form. Question is, how can I make the value move from one field to another and bypassing something in between those field. For example:
On the form on my end, I have Passport Number, Name, Exp. Date, DoB etc...the Customer would send in a form with Passport Number, Name, DoB (Bypassing the Exp.Date since this value is automatically calculated). The system is closed so I have to do with barcode. Any one please tell me how I can program the barcode so it can bypass the Exp.Date part.
Thanks

When you set up a bar code field, you can specify which fields you want to be included on the Value tab of the field properties dialog.

Adobe design question for barcodes and including PDFs

Hi all,
I am new to using Adobe LC ES 8.2. I have been reading this forum and it has been very helpful. We have certainrigid requirements for our application that is making it difficult to come up with a clean solution. I am hoping this forum will be able to answer some of my questions:
Use case: Our application needs to mail correspondence to users (printed PDFs not fillable forms). We plan to use Adobe LC ES Designer to design all the forms and Assembler Service to assemble the documents together. The plan is to merge the templates with XML business data dynamically and then assemble them. When the documents are assembled together, documents to be assembled include Cover Pages Templates, Notice Templates, Attachments (could be templates or static PDFs) and decisions that will be converted into PDF from an RTF document using Adobe Professional 8. The user creates the document in RTF and convert it into PDF using Adobe Acrobat Professional and store it for assembly process. Our Print Shop requires the entire assembled mailing to have bar codes on each of the pages with the following information:
1 D 3of9 barcode - JOB ID (can be sent dynamically) + PIECE ID (number of mailing) + SHEET ID (page number with in the PIECE ID - front and back of the page get the same number)
Following are the questions we have:
1. What ways are available to apply the bar code to the assembled document as one piece of information in the bar code is the SHEET ID for the entire mailing? I would know the total number of pages only after assembly.
2. If there is a way to manipulate the barcode information after assembly, I am not sure how we can handle bar coding the Decision PDFs that will be converted from RTF using Adobe Professional 8.
Please advice.
Thanks.

Thank you. So, using Form Services we can manipulate the document (barcode object) after assembly.This is great.I will look into this. When we spoke to Adobe, they wanted us to complete all merge prior to assembly and said we cannot manipulate the document after assembly.
How would I handle a barcode for a PDF that has been converted into PDF from a RTF document? My concern is that even if the RTF has a barcode, will it be a format that can be manipulated after it is converted into PDF by the user and submitted to the assembly process?
One of my ideas is to maybe convert this PDF into images and include it in the XML data as base64 images and merge it with an Adobe Form template having image fields. This is not a clean approach and I am very concerned about performance issues with the size of the data XML.
The other thing I am reading up about is "Underlaying pages" - http://livedocs.adobe.com/livecycle/8.2/ddxRef/wwhelp/wwhimpl/js/html/wwhelp.htm?href=0012 71.html#1548394&accessible=true
Any ideas?
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Barcode or field question

Hi, just a question, is it possible to insert a barcode or any field into an image using oracle document capture ? what oracle application can i use for this if is not possible....??? thanks...

ODC is able to <b>read</b> barcodes. If you want to mark scanned sheets (e.g to prevent duplicate readings or skipping a page), you will need a scanner that is capable to print the barcode to the page prior to reading it. If you want just to add an arbitrary text to an image/document, you had better use a DTP application.
From Oracle stack, you could use PDF Watermarking (a feature of UCM) or AutoVue, which is capable of marking independently nearly any kind of electronic resource.
Pls. provide more details what you are trying to achieve.

A few questions on capabilities of Livecycle barcoded forms

I'm looking at options for automating an existing paper-based form, and have a couple of questions on the capabilities of Adobe barcoded forms:
- Complex validation: There is a section of the form which requires entry of an address history for the last 5 years. The addresses entered must be validated to ensure that there are no gaps or overlaps in the time periods for each address. Is this level of validation possible?
- Some of the information on the form needs to be pre-populated from information available in a database(e.g. for renewal applications). Is it possible to generate part-populated forms on the fly, and send these to users to complete the remainder? (rather than requiring the user to enter all fields)
TIA for any help.
Ian

I believe you're looking at the wrong product, LiveCycle Barcoded Forms is a decoder for decoding information from the paper forms barcode object if it's place on the form.
- Complex Validation: If I understand correctly you want to check the set of entered addresses to make sure that there is no gap in the time line. If so, then yes, this can be done iwth a validation script on the form.
- Form Prepopulation: Yes, this is typically done using LiveCycle Forms (previously known as Form Server).
Chris
Adobe Enterprise Developer Support

Adesso Nuscan 2100 Barcode Scanner Questions

I just bought an Adesso Nuscan 2100U (USB) Barcode Scanner and I'm having trouble getting the computer to see it. When I first plug it in to a USB port, I get the "new or unrecognized keyboard" popup window, and it begins the setup process. Problem is, since it's not really a keyboard, I can't complete the setup, and I think my Mac then simply ignores the scanner. By saying ignore I mean I open a program like TextEdit, scan a known good barcode with the gun, and nothing appears on the screen.
Has anybody used a scanner like this, and if so, how did you get the computer to recognize it and work properly? Adesso and the packaging for the product all say it's Mac compatible, but there are no setup instructions anywhere that I could find. So, I'm stuck.
I'm using a PowerMac G5 with Tiger 10.4.11, and I'm plugging the scanner into the front USB port which works just fine for all other USB devices I've got. My eventual use for this scanner is to scan information into FileMaker Pro databases. I've also tried it under 10.5 Leopard, and on a Windows PC. I can't get any text on the screen (in any app) after I scan a bar code.
Thanks for your help!
Jeff

Not to be rude or contrary, but if you read my entire posting, the same unit (usb scanner) works successfully on at least three other machines with different processors running Leopard.
To further elaborate:
• manufacturer has been contacted and in touch - they have no idea why it doesn't work on mini
• no software or drivers - none needed for all the other machines
• my workaround (deleting .plist file) did nothing except prompt
the computer to ask me what kind of keyboard device it was (none)
Thanks for the effort... and the welcome.

Barcode issue/question

hi all.
got trouble with an barcode issue.
here it comes.
got 2 taggs that are concat:ed to one single barcode:
*<?format-barcode:concat(tag1,tag2);'code128b';'XMLPBarVendor'?>*
works as a charm.
but now i need to include a "tab" between the two tags. i tried write it like this:
*<?format-barcode:concat(tag1,xdoxslt:chr(9),tag2);'code128b';'XMLPBarVendor'?>*
but this makes a tab in the barcode and splits it into two barcodes.
i want one barcode and when i scan it i want it to display the tab.
anyone know how to do this?
thanks in advance
//Magnus

The simplest approach would be to detect these conditions in the existing value change listener since you have access to the prior and current values. Otherwise, I have no idea but I suspect you cannot.

About QTY barcode fields question

Now I want to scan a qty barcode to handle,the quetion is that the first scan qty is 20,it display OK.When the second scan qty is 1,it display is '10'.
Can anyone please help me out with this?
thanks in advacne..

Now I want to scan a qty barcode to handle,the quetion is that the first scan qty is 20,it display OK.When the second scan qty is 1,it display is '10'.
Can anyone please help me out with this?
thanks in advacne..

Multiple Tablet Z questions

Got my Tablet Z on Saturday to replace a Toshiba Excite 10. Biggest reason for the Xperia Tablet Z was weight (finally Sony does a tablet Sony Style...) Biggest concern with the Xperia Tablet Z is heavily skinned Android and an expectation/fear that Sony will not support Android/follow the changes to it in a timely way. This is a premium priced tablet. Doesn't seem like too much to ask. My benchmark for supporting Android is my Galaxy Nexus... Maybe AOSP? Anyway, on to why I'm posting:
Some questions:
Chrome bookmarks always opens to Mobile bookmarks / Sony--any way to change besides deleting Sony folder?
Email delete always confirms--any way to turn off?
Backup & restore says it can backup to the cloud--really? how?
had to disable the shipped Calendar app and install Google Calendar to get latest Calendar features--so sad...
using Smart Connect View event as shipped: it starts SensMe when dropped in the cradle; but when I remove tablet from cradle, TuneIn Radio is current running app--why??!?
any way to soft reset it? what's the thing that looks like a switch between the USB port and the serial number barcodes?
Bonus:
(probably rhetorical) I've read about a "timely" update to 4.2--4.2 has been out for almost nine months, wouldn't "timely" have been at first ship?
white paper for devs lists "eCompass" app but can't find...--what is eCompass?
white paper lists "Google Wallet" app but isn't installed/won't work--guessing this is a WiFi vs. LTE tablet issue?!?
Thanks in advance for any info!

Dick_W wrote:Biggest concern with the Xperia Tablet Z is heavily skinned Android and an expectation/fear that Sony will not support Android/follow the changes to it in a timely way.
well, hate to burst your bubble, but most sony update came late.
Chrome bookmarks always opens to Mobile bookmarks / Sony--any way to change besides deleting Sony folder?
you mean the bookmarks? or the homepage? you can change your homepage by going to browser>settings>general.
Email delete always confirms--any way to turn off?
- what email client are you using? try going to the settings and see if there are options to change, and be aware that if sync is active and you deleted an email on your computer, it would also delete it on the phone.
Backup & restore says it can backup to the cloud--really? how?
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/sony/sony-xperia-z/19733/how-backup-and-restore-data-your-sony-xperia-...
had to disable the shipped Calendar app and install Google Calendar to get latest Calendar features--so sad...
i guess you solved your problem
using Smart Connect View event as shipped: it starts SensMe when dropped in the cradle; but when I remove tablet from cradle, TuneIn Radio is current running app--why??!?
try to see the settings on the app, you can remove or disable the the app from firing up when removed from the dock.
any way to soft reset it? what's the thing that looks like a switch between the USB port and the serial number barcodes?
settings>privacy>settings reset
this might help you. Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide (2 MB), Xperia™ Tablet Z White paper (537 kB)
(probably rhetorical) I've read about a "timely" update to 4.2--4.2 has been out for almost nine months, wouldn't "timely" have been at first ship?
the tablet was designed and made 9 months before the release of 4.2, so i guess they stick to 4.1 than to change everything at last moments. sony has been struggling with "timely" updates,
white paper for devs lists "eCompass" app but can't find...--what is eCompass?
some apps are not available on all market areas, you may try searching on google play.
white paper lists "Google Wallet" app but isn't installed/won't work--guessing this is a WiFi vs. LTE tablet issue?!?
nope ,same reason above.

ADF Faces - Which type of barcode scanner is recommended for ADF JSP?

Hello everybody:
1.- I'm trying to implement and adf faces app, with the functionality to get some
data from a barcode reader.
2.- I was reading about the different types of reader's interfaces: keyboard wedge,
RS232, USB, bluetooth, etc.
--- QUESTION' SECTION ---
3.- First, the best thing is that my app could be compatible with all interfaces, I
don't know if this is possible without any changes to the code.
4.- If the previous point is not possible, I know that at least my app has to be
compatible with the KB wedge and RS232, because I have read that the USB
just emulate these two interfaces, but in an USB port.
5.- I haven't read to much about this, but I need that my app do a post imediately
after read the barcode, so the best thing my mind could imagine is add an
<enter> char from the reader, I read too that this is only possible with the
RS232, is the only way to modify the output of the scanner before send it to
the app, and with the KB wedge is not possible.
6.- But, the KB wedge is easier to use because my app does not require any extra-
code to handle it, the only thing is: the cursor must be in the correct place in
the correct time.
I have read in this forum that some people has already implement this, if some of
you guys have any suggestion, please let me know.
Thnks in advance.
Alex.

Hi,
thre is no specific certification between barcode readers and ADF Faces. So if you need a barcode reader, it s up to you testing which one can interact with the browser to fill in the form fields (and this basically is all it does)
Frank

Issues with AR Invoice form after sending barcode and tab data to PC

Hi,
We have a barcode system to scan ItemCodes and send 5 x tabs 'keypresses' to the checkout users PC.
This basically populates all the required fields on the AR Invoice row and jumps down to the next row ready for the next barcode.
We have recently upgrading to 8.8, and we have developed an annoying issue. Intermittently, the PCs not behaving as expected. Here are some of the bad results we have experienced:
1. The barcode scan is done, but the tabs being sent to the PC are not registered.. The PC just sits there with the cursor at the end of the (populated) ItemCode box without recognising that tabs have been sent
2. The barcode scan is done and the ItemCode box is populated as expected. However SAP has not processed all the expected tabs and the cursor remains one of the next few fields awaiting user input.
3. As above the barcode scan is done and the ItemCode box is populated as expected. However SAP has not processed all the expected tabs. Also, the cursor is not present within the current 'selected' field - it seems to have almost lost focus from the fields on the form. Note: the SAP window remains the active Window.
All of this means that the processing of Invoices is being delayed as tabs are not being processing and form focus is being lost.
The form settings are correct as they are unchanged from being working to suddenly stopping working. The issue is occasionally resolved by a reboot of the client PC in question.
Is this a known issue in 8.8? If not, is this most likely to be caused by display issues or SAP 8.8 not being able to handle the receipt of tab commands in such quick sucession?
Any pointers or comments from your experience would be appreciated.
Regards
OB

Which patch level are you using as this should be fixxed. I would also look if there are any conflicts with the add-ons as there some major changes in the SDK.

Printing emails that contain barcode

My husbands computer info:
HPE-170t bought in 2010 (I think)
Operating System 64-bit
Windows 7 HOme Premium
ServicePack 1
Internet Explorer (latest version)
485 GB FREE of the 687 GB (Used 202GB)
Printers:
HP 8600 All In One
HP M401 Laser
Wireless: Cox Cable (top of the line speed....up to 50)
Problem (NOT the first time this has happened but certainly time to ask questions)
My husband received an email (Yahoo-free email) from PF Changs that he responded to in order to receive a coupon for $10 off a $40 meal. He received the coupon and it had a barcode on it. "no forwards or duplications allowed". When he tried to print the coupon, the coupon printed but WITHOUT the barcode. (Just an "x" in a box)....but, could still SEE the barcode on the computer screen.
He wrote PF Changs......who sent him a direct link to the coupon with the barcode (with their apologies, of course). Same problem. Will print the coupon but no barcode PRINTED. (This may be because PF Chang's program recognizes that his email has already been used for a coupon? Don't know!)
Things tried to fix:
I tried several things to fix the issue but the only thing that worked to get the barcode was to PrtScrn and paste to a WORD document and then print the WORD document. I am sure that PF Changs won't accept that form of barcode. Regardless, we still have the issue of getting the computer to send the entire information to the printer.
He sent me the original email that I then clicked on and requested a coupon. I received the coupon in MY email (Yahoo-paid service) and it printed without any problem. I have a DELL computer.
He also sent me the email that HE recieved with the barcode in it. I could also print THAT one. However, his original email that he sent to me with the barcoded coupon, now shows up with "x" in the box. (forwards not allowed, so I think this wipes HIS coupon out.)
We are using the same wireless, same email provider (Yahoo) and the same printers. (HP8600)
He is ready to throw out his HP computer but I think it is a setting that I can't figure out which to change. He has had problems several times with Adobe Reader, PDF, and printing emails....and windows that won't open at all.
Any ideas?

To make the icon the default view of attachements, do the following:
Use the Terminal to set the preference.
Terminal is in Applications>Utilities. Open Terminal and type:
defaults write com.apple.mail DisableInlineAttachmentViewing -bool yes
That will make every attachment you send act like an attachment instead of a pretty unusable decoration.
If you decide this isn’t what you’re looking for, to restore inline attachment viewing type:
defaults write com.apple.mail DisableInlineAttachmentViewing -bool false
Restart Mail and you’re back to normal.
Please tell me if that worked for you!

Generate barcode on paper layout PDF report - using IDAutomation

Hello,
Although i have asked in other threads, i please you to help me regarding this matter:
- i am generating PDF paper report (invoices to my clients).
- i need to print the barcodes on the invoices.
- i have used barcode fonts (i need 128 barcode font) and distributed the PDFs but the clients' machines do not read the barcodes properly when opening the PDF (just numbers, instead of the font).
- i have then edited the config files, so the barcode fonts to be embedded in the PDF (included in the registry path) but still when distributing the PDFs, the barcode is not displayed on regular machines, that do not have the barcode font installed.
The question is:
I am willing to purchase from IDAutomation their 128 barcode fonts. What to purchase?
- just the barcode fonts, and then i will be able in the end to embed the font in the PDF?
- or the barcode fonts with their PL/SQL package that will automatically embed the fonts in PDF?
Thank you so much,
Michael
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kjt

If your machine can open the PDF barcode but your clients' can't, I'd first figure out the PDF stuff. Such as update clients' pdf software etc.
Think pdf barcode reports can be opened without the font installed. Though Reports Builder or Server needs the font installed to run/generate the report.
DC

How can i display barcodes in scripts

hi
experts can u help me for this

A barcode label is a special symbology to represent human readable information such as a material number or batch number
in machine readable format.
There are different symbologies for different applications and different industries. Luckily, you need not worry to much about that as the logistics supply chain has mostly standardized on 3 of 9 and 128 barcode symbologies - which all barcode readers support and which SAP support natively in it's printing protocols.
You can print barcodes from SAP by modifying an existing output form.
Behind every output form is a print program that collects all the data and then pass it to the form. The form contains the layout as well as the font, line and paragraph formats. These forms are designed using SAPScript (a very easy but frustratingly simplistic form format language) or SmartForms that is more of a graphical form design tool.
Barcodes are nothing more than a font definition and is part of the style sheet associated with a particular SAPScript form. The most important aspect is to place a parameter in the line of the form that points to the data element that you want to represent as barcode on the form, i.e. material number. Next you need to set the font for that parameter value to one of the supported barcode symbologies.
The next part of the equation can be a bit tricky as you will need to get a printer to print that barcode font. Regular laser printers does not normally print barcode fonts, only specialized industrial printers that is specifically designed to support that protocol and that uses specialized label media and heat transfer (resin) ribbon to create the sharp image required for barcodes.
Not to fear though, there are two ways to get around this:
- You can have your IT department do some research -
most laser printers can accept a font cartridge/dimm chip (similar to computer memory), called a BarDIMM that will allow a laser printer to support the printing of barcodes.
- Secondly, you can buy software that you can upload in your SAP print Server that will convert the barcode symbology as an image that will print on a regular laser printer. I found that this option results in less sharper barcodes. This option is really if you need to convert a large quantity of printers (>10) to support barcodes.
- Thirdly, you can buy a third party software like Barcode.dll and install on your frontend PC connected to the laser printer.
To Create a Bar code prefix:
1) Go to T-code - SPAD -> Full Administration -> Click on Device Type -> Double click the device for which you wish to create the print control -> Click on Print Control tab ->Click on change mode -> Click the plus sign to add a row or prefix say SBP99 (Prefix must start with SBP) -> save you changes , it will ask for request -> create request and save
2) Now when you go to SE73 if you enter SBP00 for you device it will add the newly created Prefix
Create a character format C1.Assign a barcode to the character format.Check the check box for the barcode.
The place where you are using the field value use like this
<C1> &itab-field& </C1>.
You will get the field value in the form of barcode.
Which barcode printer are you using ? Can you download this file and see.
http://www.servopack.de/Files/HB/ZPLcommands.pdf.
It will give an idea about barcode commands.
Check this link:
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/questions-about-bar-code-printing-in-sap.htm
Check this link:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/d9/4a94c851ea11d189570000e829fbbd/content.htm
Detailed information about SAP Barcodes
A barcode solution consists of the following:
- a barcode printer
- a barcode reader
- a mobile data collection application/program
A barcode label is a special symbology to represent human readable information such as a material number or batch number
in machine readable format.
There are different symbologies for different applications and different industries. Luckily, you need not worry to much about that as the logistics supply chain has mostly standardized on 3 of 9 and 128 barcode symbologies - which all barcode readers support and which SAP support natively in it's printing protocols.
You can print barcodes from SAP by modifying an existing output form.
Behind every output form is a print program that collects all the data and then pass it to the form. The form contains the layout as well as the font, line and paragraph formats. These forms are designed using SAPScript (a very easy but frustratingly simplistic form format language) or SmartForms that is more of a graphical form design tool.
Barcodes are nothing more than a font definition and is part of the style sheet associated with a particular SAPScript form. The most important aspect is to place a parameter in the line of the form that points to the data element that you want to represent as barcode on the form, i.e. material number. Next you need to set the font for that parameter value to one of the supported barcode symbologies.
To create barcode go to transaction se73 Then System Bar codes.
There are some barcodes already present.
If they solve your purpose,use them otherwise create new ones.
The main characteristics of barcodes are
1) Min. Char
2)Max Char
3)Width
4)Height
Now in your sapscript create a character format.
There you can see an option to select barcode.
From there select the appropriate type.
Now use this character format for the field you want to display the barcode.
U can also refer to
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/d9/4a94c851ea11d189570000e829fbbd/content.htm
Re: barcode for script
regards,
srinivas

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