Claris FileMaker Pro Barcode Integration Guide

Claris FileMaker Business PartnerIDAutomation barcode products may be 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 integrating barcodes into FileMaker.
64-Bit FileMaker Plugin Update 

Recommended Solution:
Integration Options Advantages & Disadvantages Barcode Types
Tutorial:
Implementing the Native Generator
Product:
Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Generator
Single Users
From $159
Developers
From $590
OS Supported: Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Generator Plug-In for Windows Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Generator Plug-In for Mac (32 & 64 bit)

Additional Integration Options:

The following chart may be used to review additional options:

Integration Options Advantages & Disadvantages Barcode Types
Tutorial:
Using Functions to create Barcodes
Product:
Barcode Fonts & FileMaker Custom Functions
Single Users
From $159
Developers
From $790
Supported: Barcode Fonts For FileMaker in WindowsBarcode Fonts For FileMaker in Macintosh(32 & 64 bit)
  • Supports FileMaker Pro Advanced Versions 12 and up, 32 and 64 bit.
  • 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 a the Universal Barcode Fonts from calculations in the functions that begin with IDAu_Uni.
Tutorial:
Using Plugin to create Barcodes
Product:
Barcode Fonts & FileMaker Plug-In
Single Users
From $159
Developers
From $790
Supported:
Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Plug-In for Windows (32 & 64 bit) Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Plug-In for Mac (32-bit)
  • Supports FileMaker Versions 7 & up to 14.
  • Install the barcode font and FileMaker Barcode Plug-In on all systems generating barcodes.
  • Supports printing to low-resolution thermal printers.
  • Create Code 39 or Codabar, Self Checking Barcode Fonts, simply in FileMaker Pro.
Tutorial:
Using Plugin to create Barcodes
Product:
Universal Fonts and FileMaker Plug-In
Single Users
From $199
Developers
From $1190
Supported:
Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Plug-In for Windows (32 & 64 bit) Native FileMaker Pro Barcode Plug-In for Mac (32-bit)
  • Supports FileMaker Versions 7 & up to 14.
  • Create multiple barcode types in FileMaker Pro layouts using the Universal fonts.
  • Install the Universal font and FileMaker Barcode Plug-In on all systems generating barcodes.
  • Multiple barcode types may be created with a single barcode font from calculations in the plug-in that begin with IDAu_Uni.
Tutorial:
Using Objects to create Barcodes
Product:
2D Barcode Fonts & FileMaker Font Encoder Object
Single Users
From $299
Developers
From $1790
Supported: Font Encoder Object For FileMaker in Windows Font Encoder Object For FileMaker in Mac Font Encoder Object For FileMaker Go in iOS (32 & 64 bit)
  • Supports FileMaker Pro Advanced and FileMaker Go Versions 12 and up, 32 and 64 bit.
  • Custom font encoder object displays formatted text for a specific barcode font, which stays within the report when distributed.
  • The corresponding barcode font must be installed on all systems that need the barcode to appear.
  • Included with the purchase of a 2D barcode font license.

 
Tutorial:
Streaming Barcodes in FileMaker
Product:
Dynamic Barcode Generator Service
Developers
From $690/yr.
  • Supports FileMaker Versions 8.5 & up.
  • Barcodes are instantly generated and displayed in HTML with the IMG tag; parameters in the URL determine the data to encode.
  • Barcode web service is hosted and managed by IDAutomation, which means no software to install.
  • Barcodes are generated via the web and may take some time to appear when generating large reports.

* 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.

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