Barcoding in XML reports

Hi,
It is possible to print barcodes using normal oracle reports
but how to do it using XML reports? what different steps needs to be taken for doing the same?

Hi,
Please refer to these documents.
Note: 551630.1 - How to setup, map, and print custom reports with a barcode / MICR font
Note: 466531.1 - How To Implement An AFM / PFA Barcode or MICR Font Within A UTF8 EBS Instance
Regards,
Hussein

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