New User? Sign Up  |  Sign In  |  Help
IDAutomation Logo
Barcode support and
tutorials from IDAutomation
and the community.		 Click for the BBB Business Review of this Computers Hardware, Software & Services in Tampa FL
Resolved Questions

Function 1 Symbol Character or FNC1 with GS1 DataMatrix barcode


I need to create GS1-DataMatrix barcodes with the Pro version of the software.

I have entered "(01)00380740082185(10)07485"

It reads when I test it with my scanner. The client I am creating these for just asked if I entered the FNC1 and I have no idea what that means.

Is the software creating it for me?


03-19-12     12.5 year(s) ago    

  Report Abuse

 

Ben

Best Answer

To generate GS1-Data Matrix using the Barcode Label Software:

In the barcode properties for Data Matrix, select the Data Matrix tab and check to ensure ApplyTilde is checked (it should be checked by default).

Enter your data (as a standard value, imported from an external source, etc), and make sure to surround your FNC1 and AIs with parentheses.

When generating GS1 symbols, IDAutomation recommends testing the result with the Barcode Decoder App which parses out GS1 data to verify proper encoding.

Posted 12.5 year(s) ago

(0)
(0)
  Report Abuse
 
Find Interesting
 
Email to Others
 
Bookmark
 
Subscribe to Answer Alert
No comments yet.     Be the first to comment.
Other Answers (8)
Sorry, yes. If ApplyTilde is checked for Data Matrix, then all you will need to do to identify the FNC1 and AI characters is surround the data with parentheses.

Posted 12.5 year(s) ago

(0)
(0)
   Report Abuse
Now, you've confused me more.

In value, I entered: (01)00380740082185(10)07485

under the datamatrix tab Encoding defaulted to: Base256, The apply Tilde box is checked, and the preferred format defaulted to Auto.

Is this right?

Posted 12.5 year(s) ago

(0)
(0)
   Report Abuse
Also, for DataMatrix, ProcessTilde must be enabled. For example, reference
https://www.idautomation.com/datamatrixfaq.html#GS1_DataMatrix

Posted 12.5 year(s) ago

(0)
(0)
   Report Abuse
It would be the same process for Data Matrix, except that there would be no need to set the character set to Auto.

Posted 12.5 year(s) ago

(0)
(0)
   Report Abuse
But I am doing DataMatrix, not 128.

You mention 128 in your answers and the video is for 128 also, not DataMatrix

Posted 12.5 year(s) ago

(0)
(0)
   Report Abuse
Yeah, it can be a bit confusing. You may want to just follow this tutorial at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfXghJRDkc8

You must supply all of the data, and the component/application will format your data.

The FNC1 is created when you surround the FNC1, in your example, 01, with parentheses. Then you must make sure Code 128 Auto is selected AND that ApplyTilde is checked.


Posted 12.5 year(s) ago

(0)
(0)
   Report Abuse
So then it's automatic then?

Sorry, but they gave me a really long PDF to read from the www.gs1.org site and it's confusing me.

How do I know what encoding to select, and do I have to enter anything under the prefix and suffix sections?

Posted 12.5 year(s) ago

(0)
(0)
   Report Abuse
FNC1 is the single character Function Code 1, which specifies that a Code 128 barcode is a GS1-128 code (or Data Matrix barcode).

The FNC1 in your example: (01)00380740082185(10)07485 is (01).

The FNC1 is generated in the Label Software when the ApplyTilde property is checked/enabled. To learn more about ApplyTilde in the Label Software, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIEMqH2D7WU

Posted 12.5 year(s) ago

(0)
(0)
   Report Abuse
 Categories
Email this question link to friends
You must enter an email address, if name is entered or vice-versa for each friend.
Friend #1 -
Friend #2 -
Friend #3 -
Friend #4 -
Friend #5 -
  Your comment on this question
  |         |  
bold  italic  underline  strike       big  small       superscript  subscript 
  Allows to add a link. Added links would only be converted to actual clickable link, when the domain of the link is white-listed by administrator.
Caption :
Link URL :
(Must starts with "http://")
Add  |   Cancel
  Allow to insert an image. Must be among the following file types - *.jpg, *.gif, *.png & *.bmp.
Image Url :   Upload New
(Image url must always starts with " http:// ")
Width : pixels
(Must not be greater than 450px. Enter 0px for no resize)
Add  |   Cancel
  Allow to insert YouTube video. Insert the video embed code.
Embed Code :
Add  |   Cancel
Up to 5000 Characters are allowed. Current Count: 0
  Your comment on this answer
  |         |  
bold  italic  underline  strike       big  small       superscript  subscript 
  Allow you to add a link. Added links would only be converted to actual clickable link, when the domain of the link is white-listed by administrator.
Caption :
Link URL :
(Must start with "http://" or "https://")
Add  |   Cancel
  Allow to insert an image. Must be among the following file types - *.jpg, *.gif, *.png & *.bmp.
Image Url :   Upload New
(Image url must always start with "http://" or "https://")
Width : pixels
(Must not be greater than 450px. Enter 0px for no resize)
Add  |   Cancel
  Allow to insert YouTube video. Insert the video embed code.
Embed Code :
Add  |   Cancel
Up to 5000 characters are allowed. Current Count: 0

You may answer and comment on any thread according to the Terms and Conditions.

 © Copyright 2021 IDAutomation.com, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Legal Notices.

 Barcode Fonts | Components | Scanners | Support | Contact Us
Training Videos on YouTube Join us on Google Plus Join us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook