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How do I create a GS1-128 Barcode using IDAutomation products?


I need Start with a "c" + FNC1 for GS1-128. When I create the barcode with your product, it does not work.


07-17-12     11.6 year(s) ago    

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Ben

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All IDAutomation products that can generate Code 128, such as the GS1-128 Barcode Font, can encode the FNC1 and encode GS1 Application Identifiers. When generating GS1 symbols, IDAutomation recommends testing the result with the Barcode Decoder App which parses out GS1 data to verify proper encoding.

These barcode types can be created using barcode font and an encoder, an application, or a component.

In any case, the way the data is formatted is the same. For example, to ensure that you are creating a proper GS1-128 barcode, you will need to make sure that:

(1) You are using Code 128
(2) The encoder, application, or component Character Set is set to Auto
(3) Also, depending on the encoder, application, or component being used, the ApplyTilde or Process Tilde function is set to True.

For example, if I wanted to encode the GS1 data (01) 123456789123 (10) 96345 as a GS1-128 barcode using the Online Barcode Creator, I would need to make sure that all three requirements are met.

Enter the Data as ~202011234567891231096345 and set the Symbology to Code 128:

Set the Character Set to Auto (This will encode your data in Set C because it is strictly numeric data)
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Set the Apply Tilde property to True. This will allow the parentheses around the data to let the encoder know that you are encoding an FNC before the AI. Instead of a parenthesis, you may also use ~202.
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The barcode is created.
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NOTES:

When the barcode is scanned, it will not display the parentheses or ~212...etc. If it does, then check to make sure that ApplyTilde is set to True and that Code 128 Auto is selected as the character set.

To decode the FNC1 so that it displays in the barcode scan, you will need to make changes to your scanner to display the FNC.

If your AIs are being read as FNC1 for fixed-length fields, then please view the article at:
https://support.idautomation.com/Other/When-I-create-a-GS1-barcode-all-AIs-are-being-read-as-an-FNC/_429

VIDEO EXAMPLES:
Encoding GS1-128 in Excel using Barcode Fonts and the Barcode Add-In:


For more information, refer to the GS1 Application Identifiers.

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