Mac Barcode Integration Guide

IDAutomation provides many solutions for implementing barcodes into Mac applications, such as iWork, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, and FileMaker with flexible licensing designed to meet a variety of needs for single users and commercial environments as well.

Recommended Solutions:
Integration Options Advantages and Disadvantages Barcode Types
Tutorial:
VBA Functions
Product:
Universal Barcode Fonts & VBA Macros
Single Users
From $199
Developers
From $1,190
  • Supports Office for Mac Excel and Word 2011 and up.
  • Install the Universal Fonts only on the systems that will generate barcodes.
  • More powerful and configurable than an average user may need.
  • Multiple barcode types may be created with a single barcode font with the Universal Fonts and related VBA encoder tool.

Tutorial:
Using Functions to Create Barcodes
Product:
Barcode Fonts & FileMaker Custom Functions
Single Users
From $159
Developers
From $790
  • Supports FileMaker Pro Advanced Versions 12 and up, 32 and 64-bit.
  • The custom function stays within the report when distributed; however, the barcode font must be installed on all systems generating barcodes.
  • Multiple barcode types may be created with the Universal Barcode Fonts from calculations in the functions that begin with IDAu_Uni.
Tutorial:
Barcodes in FileMaker Pro
Product:
Barcode Fonts and FileMaker Plug-in
Single Users
From $159
Developers
From $790
  • Supports FileMaker 4 and up to 14.
  • Only the font and FileMaker Plug-in need to be installed on systems that generate barcodes.
  • Install on a server for company-wide barcode display.

 

Additional Integration Options:

The following chart may be used to review additional options:

Integration Options Advantages & Disadvantages Barcode Types
Tutorial:
Excel Barcode Add-In
Product:
Barcode Fonts & Barcode Add-In
Single Users
From $159
Developers
From $790

 
  • Supports OSX Word & Excel 2004 and 2011.
  • Generate barcodes in Microsoft Word or Excel for Mac with ease.
  • Turn a row or column of data into barcodes.
  • Not compatible with Office for MAC 2008.
Tutorial:
AppleScript for Excel for Mac
Product:
Universal Barcode Fonts & Using AppleScript for Excel
Single Users
From $199
Developers
From $1,190
  • Supports Office for Mac Excel 2004 to 2008.
  • Requires the Universal font and AppleScript source code to be installed on each computer that generates barcodes.
 
Tutorial:
Create barcode images
Product:
Mac Barcode Image Generator
Single Users
From $159
Site Licenses
From $1,990
  • Supports OSX 10.5 and up with Java 1.6.
  • Easily create individual or multiple barcode images to paste into other applications.
  • Used in MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & others.
  • Source code available for developers.
Tutorial:
Creating barcodes in FileMaker Pro
Product:
Universal Barcode Font & Plug-in
Single Users
From $199
Developers
From $1,190
  • Supports FileMaker Pro 7 and up.
  • Create multiple barcode types with one font from special IDAu_Uni plug-in calculations.
  • The font and plug-in should be installed on all systems that will generate barcodes.
Tutorial:
2D Barcodes in FileMaker Pro
Product:
2D Barcode Fonts and FileMaker Barcode Plug-in
Single Users
From $299
Developers
From $1,790
  • Supports FileMaker 8.5 and up.
  • Only the Two-Dimensional Barcode Font and FileMaker Pro Plug-in need to be installed on systems that generate barcodes.
  • Install on a server for company-wide barcode display with WebFonts.
Tutorial:
Create barcodes in iWork Numbers
Product:
Code 39 or Codabar in Numbers
Single Users
From $99
Developers
From $790
  • Supports All Mac OS & Numbers versions.
  • Only the font needs to be installed on systems that generate or print barcodes.
  • Also compatible with many other Mac-based programs.
Tutorial:
Create barcodes in OpenOffice
Product:
Linear Barcode Fonts & VB Macro
Single Users
From $159
Developers
From $790
  • Supports OpenOffice 2.0 and up.
  • Install the font only on the systems that will generate or print barcodes.
  • Supports accurate printing to low-resolution thermal printers.
Tutorial:
Barcoding in Java
Product:
Java Barcode Packages
Server Licenses
From $199
Developers
From $790
  • Supports Java-enabled systems 1.1 and up.
  • Generate barcodes on any operating system with a Java Virtual Machine.
  • Quality barcode images with GIF/JPEG support.
Tutorial:
Create Barcodes in InDesign
Product:
Linear Barcode Fonts
Single Users
From $159
Developers
From $790
  • Import encoded barcode data as CSV files from Mac Excel 2004/2011 or Apache OpenOffice.
  • Will use the data merge option to add the barcode to the InDesign layout.
Tutorial:
Streaming barcodes in applications
Product:
Dynamic Barcode Generator Service
Encoder:
Streaming Barcode Tutorial
Annual Subscriptions from $690
  • Requires internet or server access to generate barcode images without fonts or components.
  • Delayed barcode display may occur when running large reports.

Scanning Barcodes with Mac
Scanner Suggestions Advantages and Disadvantages
  • The IDAutomation USB Barcode Scanner is a hand-held device that reads 1D barcodes instantly by aiming the unit and pulling the trigger, making it easier to use than most barcode wands.
  • The IDAutomation Wireless Barcode Scanner is a lightweight cordless 1D scanner with Bluetooth technology allowing readability up to 300' away from the cradle.
  • The IDAutomation 2D Barcode scanner reads Linear (1D), OCR, and 2D barcodes, and includes a Print Quality Assessment feature that grades 2D and USPS barcodes.
  • USB Plug 'n Play for easy one-step installation.
  • Scanned barcode information outputs as if from the keyboard.
  • Outperforms other barcode scanners in quality, range,  and performance.
  • Reads Code 39, UPC, EAN, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Codabar, GS1-128, DataBar, and many others as indicated.
  • Provided with a free license to the Code 39 barcode label software and font.
  • USB Barcode Scanner prices from $139.
  • 2D and Wireless Scanner prices from $299.