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FileMaker Pro Barcode Integration Guide

IDAutomation barcode 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 method for implementing barcodes into FileMaker:

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 Code 39 for uppercase letters, numbers and some symbols, and Codabar for numbers only.
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 will generate 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 will generate 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 barcode 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 the IDAutomation 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 $119 with the USB Barcode Scanner or $289 for the Wireless Barcode Scanner
  • The IDAutomation USB Barcode Scanner is an easier-to-use, hand-held device that instantly reads barcodes by aiming the unit and pulling the trigger.
  • The IDAutomation Wireless Barcode Scanner is a light-weight cordless scanner with BlueTooth technology allowing readability up to 50' away from cradle.
  • 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 low-cost scanners in quality, range and performance.
  • Compatible with Windows, Macintosh and Linux systems, including Windows Vista, MAC OS-X and Ubuntu.
  • 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 barcode products for FileMaker Pro, the size of the database need not 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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