Barcode

This node allows you to recognize different types of barcode placeholders created with any other application and update the type with a new code.

It has the following configuration options:
  • Input File: here you can select the input file. Select the pencil to open Expression Builder.
  • Type: here you can define the type of barcode to be recognized/updated in case a specific type needs to be recognized or updated.

Recognize

  • Recognize barcode: if you select this checkbox, barcodes that are created in another application will be recognized and updated if needed.
  • Count: here you can check if a minimum or specific number of barcodes is present in the design. Options:
    • No value: if you select this option, no check is done.
    • At Least: if you select this option, you can define a minimum number of barcodes that need to be present in the design. If there are less barcodes found in the design than what is specified in this field, an error will be generated.
    • Exactly:if you select this option, you can define a specific number of barcodes that needs to be present in the design. If there are more/less barcodes found in the design than what is specified in this field, an error will be generated.
    Note: If you have selected a specific type of barcode from the Type list, only the barcodes of that type will be counted. If there is no type defined, all barcodes will be counted.

Update

  • Bar Width Reduction: here you can specify the bar width reduction that needs to be applied.
  • Code: here you can specify the updated code that needs to be applied.
  • Update Magnification: if you select this checkbox, the magnification will be updated.
  • Magnification: here you can define the magnification. The magnification describes the bars and digits and ensures an optimal compatibility for the scanner.
  • Update Quiet Zone: if you select this checkbox, the quiet zone will be updated.
  • Include Quiet Zone Indicator: if you select this checkbox, a quiet zone indicator is included. This is used for scanners reading the digits instead of the bars. It is added to the right side of the barcode so that those scanners can properly read the code. A quiet zone is the blank margin on either side of a bar code that's used to tell the barcode reader where a barcode starts and stops. The purpose of a quiet zone is to prevent the reader from picking up information that does not pertain to the bar code that is being scanned. The blank margin will not send a scanning signal, hence the name quiet.
  • Update Custom Height: if you select this checkbox, the custom height will be updated.
  • Use Custom Height: if you select this checkbox, a custom height is used. Although a barcode has a predefined height, according to the magnification factor defined in the GS1 standard, you may want a different height.
  • Height: here you can define the custom bar height, in preferred units. The height should be at least 25,9300 mm for a Magnification value of 100%.
  • Update Clear Area: if you select this checkbox, the clear area will be updated.
  • Create Clear Area: if you select this checkbox, a clear area will be created. This option adds a white rectangle to the barcode, knocking out the objects underneath it. The different icons with input fields underneath the checkbox represent the left / right / top / bottom margins. The margin specified is calculated from the borders of the barcode.
  • Output: here you can select the output type. Options:
    • Postfix: if you select this option, you can define a postfix that will be added to the newly generated file. The new file will be placed on the same location as the original file.
    • Custom: if you select this option, you can specify a path where the new file will be placed and a postfix that will be added to the new file. Select the pencil to open Expression Builder.