Setting up the Barcodes is very important since you will need this in creating labels. This will be scanned and will contain the contents or the necessary information about a certain product/item.

PROCESS FLOW

Navigate to Asgard Labels > Profiles > Barcodes.

In the Generic Inquiry page of the Label Barcodes form that opens, click on + to add a New Record.

Expected Result: The data entry page of Barcodes must open.

In the data entry page, indicate the Barcode ID. It is the unique identifier that defines the label barcode in the system. An alphanumeric string with 50 maximum characters must be used.

2. In the Summary Area, indicate the description for this barcode.

3. In the Summary Area, identify the kind of barcode or the barcode dimension.

1D- One-Dimensional Barcodes are linear codes that contain alphanumeric data. Varying in width lines and spaces, the information is encoded horizontally from left to right. 1D barcodes are dependent on connectivity to a database for the information to be meaningful. (Ex: Code 39, Code 128, Code 11, EAN-13)
2D- Two-Dimensional Barcodes uses patterns, shapes, and dots to encrypt information both horizontally and vertically. Due to their structure, 2D barcodes can hold more data than 1D barcodes, and are independent of a database connection to display the information. (Ex: Aztec, QR Code, Data Matrix)
Postal- Postal Barcodes are a series of long and short vertical bars, encoded horizontally. They are typically used by postal services and represent ZIP Codes, ZIP+4 codes and delivery addresses. (Ex: Planet Code, UPS MaxiCode, Postal)
Composite- Composite Barcodes are GS1 barcodes that consists of a composite of barcode dimensions. Most notable composite is a composite of one-dimensional barcodes below a two-dimensional barcode with a separator pattern between them. The one-dimensional component encodes the primary item ID number using the GS1 system of identification numbers. The two-dimensional component encodes secondary data. (Ex: GS1)
Other- Other barcodes that do not specifically fit within the 1D, 2D, Postal or Composite category of barcodes, such as CodaBlock barcodes.

4. In the Summary Area, identify the barcode type and SAVE the form. These barcodes are listed in the ZPL II programming guide.

5. In the Options Tab, fill in the Value column relating to the setup of each barcode. This gives the barcodes specific functions and varied appearances.

Option- The parameter ID that is defined by a letter. It follows the convention and name given in the ZPL II Programming guide.
Description- A brief description of the parameter (i.e., its purpose, function, or effect on the barcode).
Constraint- The possible values that may be used to define the function of the parameter. Represented by either a letter or a number, each character has a constraint and meaning that can be found in the ZPL II programming guide.
Value- The value held by the parameter dictating the specific function it will hold. If values are already inputted, this indicates that the default value for the parameter is already set.

Note:

- Refer to ZPL II Programming Guide while configuring barcodes.

- System barcodes are system generated default barcodes. These barcodes can never be used for creating label models.

- In the Form Toolbar of the Data Entry page, the ff. action buttons are found:

Load Default Barcodes: Loads all the barcodes found in the ZPL II programming guide at their default setting. Some barcodes include Aztec, Code 128, GS1 Databar, Postal, and Data Matrix barcodes. Each barcode is identified by their original barcode ID given by the ZPL programming guide.
Reset Options: Resets the parameters set on the current barcode to its default setting.

- Barcode reader: https://products.aspose.app/barcode/recognize#

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