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Is it possible to use UTF-8 encoding of data in PDF417 2D barcode?


We use CrystalReports 2011 with these barcode properties: font IDAutomationPDF417n3, size 6, Error Correction 4, columns 9, max. size of the barcode image is 5.8cm x 2.6 cm. Part of the CR formula is
numberVar Segments:= IDAutomationPDF417EncoderPDFSet({@ffCp_Pdf417}, 4, 9, 0, 0, 0, 0);
The barcode should be UTF-8 encoded. When I create a barcode and read it, Croatian letters are shown as other symbols (Æ, È,...). Correct Croatian letters are shown in the uploaded image named "Croatian symbols".
So, what should I do to encode data in UTF-8?


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06-10-13     10.7 year(s) ago    

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Encoding UTF-8 in PDF417 is not very efficient compared to Data Matrix and QR Code and therefore it is not recommended unless you are required to use PDF417. The PDF417 Font and Encoder Suite has been updated to support UTF-8 in the Crystal Reports Formula that is included in the suite package. Refer to the PDF417 Release Log for more information.

More information about UTF-8 is available in the UTF-8 FAQ.

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