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How to encode Aztec Barcodes using VBA in Excel?


The tutorial explains how to encode data in Excel using the Aztec Font Encoder VBA.

The Aztec Font Encoder VBA is included in:

Aztec Font and Encoder Package

Universal 2D Font Package

IDAutomation offers a 2D XLS Font for Excel; however, it does have some limitations. It is compatible with Data Matrix, QR Code, PDF417, and Aztec. Microsoft Excel may also be used as a data source for the font, as explained below.

It is often difficult to use 2D barcode fonts in Excel because of the encoded data's line feeds and carriage returns. Excel may not properly handle these characters in a cell. Therefore, you may receive a barcode that is not properly shaped.

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Operating System: Windows

Application: Excel

09-26-13     10.4 year(s) ago    

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1. Download and install a font package that includes Aztec. The package installs the necessary encoders. To generate barcodes directly in Excel, download and install the IDAutomation 2D XLS Font



2. Run Excel and set up the spreadsheet. Data in column A2 includes the data to convert to the barcode.

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3. Minimize Excel and locate the VBA file named IDAutomation_Aztec_Macro.bas. It is located in a path similar to:
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4. Maximize Excel and select the Developer Tab.

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5. Select Visual Basic to enter the Editor.
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6. To import the VBA file select File -- Import File then search for and select the IDAutomation_Aztec_Macro.vba.

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The VBA file will appear in the Modules folder.



7. Select Tools -- References and search for the Aztec encoder. Choose OK.

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8. Select File and choose Close and Return to Microsoft Excel.
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9. In cell B2, enter the formula =EncAztec and reference cell A2 to encode the data.

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The encoded data for Aztec should appear as several alpha characters.



10. Save the file.

HOW TO GENERATE BARCODE IN EXCEL

(1) Apply the IDAutomation2D XLS font.

(2) Right-click the column and choose Format Cells.
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(3) Select the Alignment tab and then check Wrap text.
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HOW TO MAIL MERGE ENCODED DATA INTO WORD
To generate the barcode the encoded file must be used in a mail merge/data merge. Video Example of 2D mail merge. The only difference between the video and this tutorial is that the video uses the Barcode Add-In encoder and Data Matrix. Begin the video at 2:35.
Video Example

HOW TO RESOLVE CARRIAGE RETURN ERROR
After merging the data into Word, a group of characters, such as _x000D_, may appear at the end of the merged data. To resolve the issue, return to Excel and implement the SUBSTITUTE function.

Example:

=SUBSTITUTE(EncAztec(A2), CHAR(13),"")


HOW TO ENCODE FUNCTIONS SUCH AS TABS AND RETURNS
To encode functions:
(1) the parameter named ApplyTilde/ProcessTilde must be enabled.
(2) the function must be encoded in the format ~d### where ### is the three-digit ASCII value for the function to encode. In the ASCII chart, a Horizontal Tab (HT) uses the value 9. To encode it in IDAutomation products, use ~d009.


FORMAT:
=EncAztec(DataToEncode,ApplyTilde)

EXAMPLE:
=EncAztec("ABCD~d009EFGH",1)


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