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Barcode Integration Guide for FileMaker Pro

IDAutomation's bar code products may be easily integrated into FileMaker Pro forms and reports as calculated fields, without the use of scripts, and without decreasing database performance.* The following chart may be used to determine the best implementation method:

Printing Barcodes from FileMaker:
Implementation Type: Advantages and Disadvantages:
Easy Barcode Font Integration
Supports FileMaker 4 and up
Prices from $99 with the EZ Barcode Font Advantage Package
  • Requires only the applicable barcode font to be installed on each computer that prints barcodes.
  • Supports Codabar for numbers only and Code 39 for uppercase letters, numbers and some symbols.
Barcode Font Integration with Plug-in
Supports FileMaker 4 and up
Prices from $139 with the Code 128 Barcode Font Advantage Package
  • Requires the applicable barcode font and the IDAutomation plug-in to be installed on each system that generates barcodes.
  • Supports many advanced barcode font packages including Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC, EAN, Postnet and OneCode.
  • Supports accurate printing to low resolution thermal printers.
Native Barcode Generator
Supports FileMaker Pro 7 and up
Prices from $149Barcode Integration Options for FileMaker Pro
  • Creates barcodes without installing any barcode fonts - requires only the IDAutomationNat file to be copied into the extensions folder.
  • Convenient for developers, the complete barcode generator is provided as a single redistributable plug-in file.
  • Supports many linear barcode types including Code 128, GS1-128, Code 39, MSI, Codabar and Interleaved 2 of 5.
  • Does not support UPC/EAN or USPS bar code types.
Font Integration with the Universal Barcode Font Advantage
Supports FileMaker Pro 7 and up
Prices from $199 with the Universal Barcode Font Advantage Package
  • Requires a barcode font and the IDAutomation plug-in to be installed on each computer that generates barcodes.
  • Multiple barcode types may be created with a single barcode font from calculations in the plug-in that begin with IDAu_Uni.
  • Supports popular linear barcodes including GS1-128 and USPS Intelligent Mail.
  • Does not support UPC/EAN bar code types.
  • Supports accurate printing to low resolution thermal printers.
Use the Dynamic Barcode Generator Service to easily create barcodes without installing any software or components
Supports FileMaker Pro 8.5 and up
Annual Subscriptions from $290
(Less than $25 per month)

A free license is available for organizations that qualify
  • Supports linear barcodes as well as 2D barcode types such as PDF417, MaxiCode and Data Matrix ECC200.
  • Because an image is used to create the barcode, no fonts or other components need to be installed.
  • Requires access to the Internet or the server creating the barcodes.
  • When generating large reports, the barcodes may take some time to appear, because they are generated independently over the Web.
  • May also be implemented with IDAutomation's Java Barcode Package or the ASP.NET Barcode Web Component.
Options to Scan and Read Barcodes into FileMaker:
Implementation Type: Advantages and Disadvantages:
Scan and read barcodes into FileMaker with a USB Barcode Reader
Supports FileMaker 4 and up
Prices from $99 with the USB Barcode Wand or $119 for the USB Barcode Scanner
  • The IDAutomation USB Barcode Wand is a low power, small device that reads bar codes by dragging the tip across the symbol.
  • The IDAutomation USB Barcode Scanner is an easier to use, hand-held device that reads symbols instantly by aiming the unit and pulling the trigger.
  • USB Plug 'n Play, one step installation without powering down the PC.
  • Built-in decoder; information scanned appears as if it had been typed from the keyboard.
  • Outperforms other scanners in quality, range and performance.
  • Compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems, including Windows Vista and MAC OS-X.
  • Reads popular barcodes including Code 39, UPC, EAN, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Codabar and GS1-128.
  • Provided with free barcode label software and barcode font. The Code 39 Barcode Font provided may be easily used in FileMaker.
  • IDAutomation also provides additional information about how to scan data into applications.

* With IDAutomation's products for FileMaker Pro, the size of the database does not need to increase, and performance is not hindered because calculated fields do not need to be stored. All IDAutomation solutions for FileMaker are cross-platform compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

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