IDAutomation Codabar Barcode Fonts
(AKA Rationalized Codabar, USD-4, NW-7 & 2 of 7 Code)

• Easily print Codabar barcodes as a font.
• Supplied with several normal and human-readable versions.
• Includes TrueType, OpenType, PCL and PostScript fonts.
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows®, Macintosh, Unix & Linux.
• Over 30 font tools, macros and plug-ins are provided for easy integration.
• Supports Rationalized Codabar, USD-4, NW-7 & 2 of 7 Code and other specifications based on Codabar.

Implementing solutions with IDAutomation fonts provides a high level of scalability with operating systems, applications and printer independence. Learn more about the quality of IDAutomation fonts.

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The Codabar bar code symbology is used for various numeric bar coding applications including libraries, blood banks and parcels. Codabar was designed for character self-checking, eliminating the requirement for checksum characters. However, checksum characters in the Codabar barcode are optional and they do maximize data integrity.

The symbology of the Codabar character set consists of bar code symbols representing characters 0-9, Letters A to D and the following symbols: - $ / +. Additional data may be encoded in the actual choice of start and stop codes. The letters A, B C and D are used for start and stop codes. For example, to print the data 2727 in the Codabar barcode font, print A2727B with the Codabar font selected.

The IDAutomation Codabar fonts are provided with a narrow to wide ratio of 3:1. If an N dimension of 2 or 2.5 is needed, IDAutomation also offers the Universal Barcode Font Advantage™, which offers N Dimensions of 2:1, 2.5:1 and 3:1 and is designed to create multiple barcode types as a single font.

• Ease-of-use - IDAutomation's Codabar fonts may be created directly from the keyboard or used in a calculated field to dynamically produce multiple symbols. All barcodes require a start and stop character, and these can be entered from the keyboard as well. For example, to create a barcode that encodes the data "1234" with the Codabar Font: (1) select the font from the list of fonts in the application; (2) type the start character- in this case it is "A"; (3) type the data- in this case it is "1234"; (4) type the stop character- in this case it is "B"; (5) change the font back to the default font of the document.
• Multiple Versions Provided - The Codabar barcode fonts are scaleable and should be printed at the correct font size to suit the application and scanning equipment. Twelve (12) versions of the Codabar barcode fonts are provided to support human-readable versions and different width and height requirements. For more information, refer to the specifications.
• Industry Standards - The IDAutomation.com, Inc. Codabar barcode fonts have been developed according to Rationalized Codabar standards. Rationalized Codabar is 100% compatible with traditional Codabar and just as secure with the added benefit of higher density.
• Tools Provided - To help integrate barcodes into applications, IDAutomation provides font automation tools such as MS Office Macros for Word, Excel and Access, Visual Basic, ANSI C and C++ Source Code, ActiveX DLLs for development platforms that support Microsoft's ActiveX / COM technology, Crystal Reports User Function Libraries (UFLs) and a check digit calculation application with Visual Basic source code. The DLLs, macros, UFLs and code provided automatically format the start, stop and check characters to the barcode font.
• Calculated Field Use - IDAutomation's Codabar fonts can be easily printed or displayed as calculated fields in applications by selecting the font for the field and using the following formula examples to calculate the field:
  • Lotus Notes (Use for Bar-coding (barcoding) in forms and views): "A" + DataField + "B"
  • Lotus Approach: Combine ('A', DataField, 'B')
  • Lotus 123 for Windows® - enter in another cell, text data from cell B4: ("A"&B4&"B")
  • Lotus 123 for Windows® - converts a number in cell B7 to text for barcoding: ("A"&@STRING(B7,0)&"B")
  • Clarion: loc:barcode='A'&left(clip(DataField))&'B'
  • Microsoft® Access: =("A"&[DataField] & "B")
  • Microsoft® Excel - enter in another cell, text data from cell B2: =("A"&B2&"B")
• Multiple Formats Provided - All versions of this font will be included in a single ZIP file after the purchase of a license. The manual is supplied in a file named "readme" in the ZIP file. The following fonts are included:
  • TrueType fonts are supplied in PC and Macintosh format. The TrueType TTF fonts are compatible with Macintosh OS X and all versions of Microsoft Windows. Macintosh formatted MTT TrueType fonts are compatible with Macintosh System 7.1 and above.
  • OpenType OTF fonts with PostScript outlines are provided. These are compatible with Windows®, Macintosh OS X and other systems supporting the OpenType format.
  • PostScript Type 1 fonts are supplied in binary, ASCII and Macintosh Classic MacBinary versions.
  • Also included in this package are PCL fonts supplied in 3.8, 9.8 and 16 points.
  • The Developer License grants the right to convert IDAutomation's fonts to other formats as necessary including TrueDoc and OpenType.
  • For the most up to date installation procedures for other operating systems, please visit IDAutomation's Technical Support Site.

The X dimension (X is the width of the narrow bar) is listed below for various point sizes. The N Dimension (wide to narrow ratio) is 3:1, which is recommended by international standards. If an N dimension of 2 or 2.5 is needed, IDAutomation also offers the Universal Barcode Font Advantage™, which offers N Dimensions of 2:1, 2.5:1 and 3:1 and is designed to create multiple barcode types as a single font.

IDAutomation’s advanced Codabar fonts have been designed to dependably scan when printed at large and small point sizes. When printed at 6 points with a 600 DPI or greater laser printer, IDAutomation has been able to dependably scan the Codabar font with the IDAutomation USB Barcode Scanner. Excluding the start and stop characters, slightly more than 18 CPI print density may be achieved when printing at this small size.

IDAutomation also offers the Universal Barcode Font Advantage™, designed to support most linear barcodes as a single font on multiple operating systems and locales. This Universal Font can provide wide to narrow ratios of 2:1, 2.5:1 and 3:1.

Twelve (12) different versions of the Codabar barcode fonts are provided to support human-readable versions and different height requirements. Fonts with the letter "H" in the font name are "human readable" versions. The last characters in the Codabar barcode font name determines the height of the barcode, with the shortest being "XS" and the tallest being "XXL". Because each single font may be printed at various point sizes, there are several height/width combinations that can be produced. (click for font names prior to July, 2003)

All orders include free, automatic registration for technical support and product upgrades for a period of 30 days. Support and upgrades may be provided beyond 30 days if the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription is purchased when making the order.

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License Summary: (choose the appropriate link to obtain more details about the license type)

• The Developer License allows one (1) developer royalty-free distribution up to 10,000 user licenses.
• The 5 Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for up to five (5) developers and 20,000 user licenses.
• The Unlimited Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for an unlimited number of developers and an unlimited number of user licenses.
• The Small Company Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License to qualifying organizations.
• The Single User License allows use of the Software for one (1) user in your organization. However, if the Software is used in connection with a high speed printer that prints over 55 pages per minute or a system (including all hardware, printer and software) having a cost totaling over 50,000 USD or equivalent in a foreign currency, a Developer License is required. Highly discounted Multiple User Licenses are also available in various quantities.

Product Types	Single User License	Small Company Developer License	Developer License	5 Developer License	Unlimited Developer License
Codabar Font Package TrueType, OpenType, PCL laserjet soft fonts and PostScript font versions are included Download Demo	$99	$295	$590	$1180	$1770

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The last character in the Codabar barcode font name determines the height of the barcode with the shortest being "a" and the tallest being "f".

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