Scorpion BarCode User Guide

About Scorpion BarCode

About Scorpion BarCode...

The About Scorpion BarCode... menu item can be found under the Apple Menu in MacOS 9 or under the Scorpion BarCode Application Menu in MacOS X. Selecting this feature presents a window reflecting details about the Scorpion BarCode product including the version number and various acknowledgements.

Technical Support

For Technical Support, please contact Scorpion Research Limited or your nearest dealer. Product updates and general information including the latest FAQ help sheets can be found on our website.

Send eMail to Support@ScorpionResearch.com

The preferred method of contacting Scorpion Research Limited is by eMail and enquiries or support requests will normally be replied within one business day, if not sooner.

License Agreement

Notice

The information contained in this document or the product referred therein is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Scorpion Research Limited. The software is furnished under a License Agreement and may only be used and copied in accordance with the terms of the License Agreement. This is a legal License Agreement entered into between you the end user Licensee, and us as Scorpion Research Limited a body corporate registered in England. By the creation of any data files by the software, or by being party to the creation thereof, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this License Agreement, promptly return the software and any accompanying materials received in any form or kind, to the source of your supply for a refund of the price paid.

Grant of License

Scorpion Research Limited grants you the right to use one copy of the software on a single computer. The software is deemed to be in use when it is loaded into a temporary storage medium including the RAM or installed into permanent memory including the hard disks, CD-ROMs, or other such storage devices of that computer.

Copyright

The user's guide and the software described therein are copyright materials owned by Scorpion Research Limited with all rights reserved world-wide. Under the copyright laws and international treaties for the enforcement thereof, the copyrighted materials including this user's guide and the software described therein may not be copied in whole or in part, translated into another language or format, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, optical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written consent of Scorpion Research Limited, except to make a backup copy of the software for the sole use of the Licensee. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be affixed to any permitted copies as were affixed to the original. This exception does not allow copies to be made for other parties, whether or not sold. You may use the software on any computer owned by you, if you make sure that there is no possibility of it being used on more than one computer at the same time. Multiple use licenses are available.

Other Restrictions

In addition to any restrictions already stated or implied, you may not rent or lease the software, but you may transfer your rights under this License Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the software and all written materials, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this License Agreement. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or modify the software in any form or kind. Any transfer must include the most recent update and all prior versions of the software and its accompanying materials.

Limited Warranty

Scorpion Research Limited warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying User's Guide for a period of 90 (ninety) days from the date of receipt. Any implied warranties on the software are limited to 90 (ninety) days or the shortest period permitted by applicable law, whichever is greater.

Licensee Remedies

The entire liability of Scorpion Research Limited and your exclusive remedy shall be, at the discretion of Scorpion Research Limited, either (a) return of the License Fee paid or (b) repair or replacement of the software that does not meet the Limited Warranty.

No Other Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Scorpion Research Limited disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the software. Scorpion Research Limited does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the software in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, currentness or otherwise. The entire risk as to the results and performance of the software is assumed by you. The Limited Warranty expressed herein does not affect your statutory rights.

No Liability For Consequential Losses

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Scorpion Research Limited shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or the inability to use the software, even if Scorpion Research Limited has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any case, the entire liability of Scorpion Research Limited for actual damages from any cause whatsoever, and regardless of the form of the action whether in contract, tort including negligence, product liability, or otherwise, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the software.

Licenses and Trademarks

References to various known trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., including the terms Apple, MacOS, Macintosh, etc, and those of Adobe Systems Inc, in respect of PostScript, have been made in the software and/or the accompanying materials. Such references do not imply any endorsement of, or other affiliations with, Scorpion Research Ltd or vice versa. The reference to the known trademarks or registered trademarks names is in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark holder and owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where known trademarks or registered trademarks are referred to, every effort has been made to adhere to the holder and owner's preferred style of spelling and capitalisation.

Jurisdiction

The Laws of England shall apply in all matters relating to the Agreement.

File Menu

The File Menu contains the main features to handle Data files and has been provided primarily for completeness when making Scripts using AppleScript or the Scorpion Macro Scripting Language. Other applications in your Script may find it easier to save a text file of the intended Bar Code for the Scorpion BarCode program to receive via the Script. The resulting graphic can be saved as a PICT file or sent back via the Clipboard. The File Menu is also used for Print related functions and to Quit from the program.

New...

This menu item allows you to select the particular type of Bar Code graphic that you wish to create using the Scorpion BarCode program. It performs the same function as the Encode menu.

Open...

This menu item allows you to select a data file that contains previously created Bar Code data. The Scorpion BarCode program uses this data to recreate a graphic version of the Bar Code text. The type of Bar Code that is built depends on the presence of any AIM Symbology Identifier characters when recognised AIM Symbology Identifier characters are found. Please see the Help section under the Encode Menu for a list of supported Symbology Identifier characters. Additionally, opening a Bar Code data or graphic file built using Scorpion BarCode allows you to create another identical Bar Code image ready for amendment.

Close

This menu item is not supported in this version.

Save...

This menu item allows you to save the built Bar Code graphic into a Text file that can subsequently be read by the Scorpion BarCode program. It is disabled until you create a graphic Bar Code using the Encode Menu.

Save As PICT...

This menu item allows you to save the built Bar Code graphic into a Macintosh PICT image file for use by your graphics program. It is disabled until you create a graphic Bar Code using the Encode Menu.

Save As EPSF...

This menu item allows you to save the built Bar Code graphic into a Macintosh EPSF image file for use by your graphics program. It is disabled until you create a graphic Bar Code using the Encode Menu.

Print...

This menu item allows you to print the built Bar Code graphic. It is disabled until you create a graphic Bar Code using the Encode Menu.

Page Setup...

This menu item presents you with a dialog box that allows you to define the way the program will work with your chosen printer. Usually, you would select paper sizes, print magnification/reduction, paper orientation, margin sizes, etc, from this menu item. Please see your chosen printer's User's Guide for more information on the options available for your printer. The Scorpion BarCode program is compatible with all Apple compatible printers including both QuickDraw and PostScript printers. The program also supports TrueType and other similar type managers.

Quit

In MacOS 9, this menu item allows you to Quit from the program. In MacOS X, it appears under the Scorpion BarCode Application Menu. This is the safest and quickest way to exit the program without damaging or losing any of your data. Any other method of exiting the program is strongly discouraged.

Edit Menu

The Edit Menu is to assist you in Text Editing when entering information. The standard Macintosh editing procedures are supported throughout the Scorpion BarCode program and you should refer to your Macintosh Users Guide if you are not familiar with the clipboard.

Undo

Use this feature to reverse the last action that you performed. This feature mainly applies to text editing since you cannot undo a Bar Code graphic image that is already completed and is therefore not always available.

Cut

Use this feature to remove selected text and place it on the Clipboard. The selected text can then be pasted into other areas of the Scorpion BarCode program or into other programs including most word processors, spreadsheets, databases, or graphics packages.

Copy

Use this feature to place a copy of the selected text onto the Clipboard without removing the original selection. The selected text can then be pasted into other areas of the Scorpion BarCode program or into other programs including most word processors, spreadsheets, databases, or graphics packages. To copy the Bar Code graphic image onto the Clipboard, please use the Clip button that appears below the graphic image.

Paste

Use this feature to paste the contents of the Clipboard into the selected insertion point. You may paste text which would have been placed onto the Clipboard previously using Cut or Copy either in Scorpion BarCode or through any other program including most word processors, spreadsheets, databases, or graphics packages.

Clear

Use this feature to delete the selected text without placing it on the Clipboard.

Preferences

In MacOS 9, the Preferences... option is used to alter the settings that define the way the program can operate on your computer. When first used, the program makes certain assumptions about your preferred choices and retains them until changed. In MacOS X, this option appears under the Scorpion BarCode Application Menu.

Encode Menu

The Encode Menu is used to select the particular type of Bar Code graphic that you wish to create using the Scorpion BarCode program. The following is a summary of the Bar Code symbologies that are available. Further help on e01ach Bar Code symbology is available after selecting it from the Encode menu.

EAN-13

The EAN-13 type Bar Code Symbology consists of the standard EAN 13 digit Bar Code with support for a further optional 2 or 5 Add-On digits where required. The EAN-13 type Bar Code Symbology can be used within the retail or POS applications and is not recommended for use with Traded units.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 13 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated. For certain special applications, this symbology accepts further 2 or 5 digit add-on codes which are entered in the Add On Bar Code field.

Support for AIM Symbology Identifiers is offered when text files are dragged onto the Scorpion BarCode application icon or opened via the File menu. The decoder relies on the following string of characters prefixed to the data message:

Indentifier:	]
Symbology:	E
Modifier:	0 - EAN 13 Digits No Add On
	1 - AddOn 2 Digits Only
	2 - AddOn 5 Digits Only
	3 - AddOn 2 or 5 Digits Only

Indentifier:	]
Symbology:	E
Modifier:	4 - EAN 8 Digits No Add On

Indentifier:	]
Symbology:	C
Modifier:	1 - EAN128 With FUNC1 In Pos 1

For further information on EAN (European Article Numbering Association) please contact EAN International (http://www.ean-int.org), Blue Tower, Avenue Louise 326 - Bte 10, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium, Tel +32-2-788-78-00, Fax +32-2-788-78-99.

For further information on AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc) please contact Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc (http://www.aimglobal.org), 125 Warrendale-Bayne Road, Warrendale, Pennsylvania, PA 15086, United States, Tel +1-724-934-4470, Fax +1-724-934-4495.

EAN-14

The EAN-14 type Bar Code Symbology is used for identifying traded goods throughout the supply chain. The DUN-14 (Distribution Unit Number) is often implemented using EAN-14 Bar Codes.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 14 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

For further information on EAN (European Article Numbering Association) please contact EAN International (http://www.ean-int.org), Blue Tower, Avenue Louise 326 - Bte 10, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium, Tel +32-2-788-78-00, Fax +32-2-788-78-99.

EAN-18

The EAN-18 type Bar Code Symbology is also known as SSCC-18 (Serial Shipping Container Code and is used throughout the supply chain for item tracing and internal controls.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 18 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

For further information on EAN (European Article Numbering Association) please contact EAN International (http://www.ean-int.org), Blue Tower, Avenue Louise 326 - Bte 10, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium, Tel +32-2-788-78-00, Fax +32-2-788-78-99.

EAN-99

The EAN-99 type Bar Code Symbology is a variant of the EAN-13 type Bar Code commencing with 99 and used primarily for in-store coupons intended for distribution within the same store.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 13 numeric digits, however, only 10 digits are required since the program automatically embeds the 99 before the data and then appends the single checksum character. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

For further information on EAN (European Article Numbering Association) please contact EAN International (http://www.ean-int.org), Blue Tower, Avenue Louise 326 - Bte 10, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium, Tel +32-2-788-78-00, Fax +32-2-788-78-99.

EAN-Coupon

The EAN-Coupon type Bar Code is a variant of the EAN-13 Bar Code representing the value of a coupon for use in Point of Sale environments.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 13 numeric digits, however the first two digits of 98 are automatically prefixed and the final checksum digit is automatically calculated and added to the data. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

For further information on EuroCoupons please contact GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg (http://gs1belu.org), Koningsstraat 29 Rue Royale, BE-1000 Brussels, Belgium, Tel +32-2-229-18-80, Fax +32-2-217-43-47.

For further information on EAN (European Article Numbering Association) please contact EAN International (http://www.ean-int.org), Blue Tower, Avenue Louise 326 - Bte 10, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium, Tel +32-2-788-78-00, Fax +32-2-788-78-99.

UPC-A

The UPC-A type Bar Code Symbology consists of the standard UPC 12 digit Bar Code with support for a further optional 2 or 5 Add-On digits where required. The UPC-A type Bar Code Symbology can be used within the retail or POS applications and is not recommended for use with Traded units.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 12 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated. For certain special applications, this symbology accepts further 2 or 5 digit add-on codes which are entered in the Add On Bar Code field.

For further information on UPC (Universal Product Codes) please contact Uniform Code Council Inc (http://www.uc-council.org), Princeton Pike Corporate Centre, 1009 Lenox Drive Suite 202, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, NJ 08648, United States, Tel +1-609-620-0200, Fax +1-609-620-1200.

UPC-E

The UPC-E type Bar Code Symbology consists of the shortened UPC 6 digit Bar Code and is used in special circumstances where the UPC-A Bar Code cannot be used. The UPC-E type Bar Code Symbology is intended for use within specific retail or POS applications and should not be used for Traded units.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 6 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

For further information on UPC (Universal Product Codes) please contact Uniform Code Council Inc (http://www.uc-council.org), Princeton Pike Corporate Centre, 1009 Lenox Drive Suite 202, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, NJ 08648, United States, Tel +1-609-620-0200, Fax +1-609-620-1200.

Code-128

The Code-128 type Bar Code Symbology provides greater flexibility than the Code-39 bar code through supporting a larger number of digits as well as alpha-numeric and special characters. The uses for the Code-128 Bar Code are widespread throughout different industries.

The Scorpion BarCode software encodes Code-128 Bar Codes using Codeset B encoding which offers alphanumeric text to be encoded. In the special case where all of the text consists of numeric data only, the Codeset C is automatically used which results in a smaller Bar Code image.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology depends on the number of numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have greater than 25 digits in one Bar Code graphic. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

Support for AIM Symbology Identifiers is offered when text files are dragged onto the Scorpion BarCode application icon or opened via the File menu. The decoder relies on the following string of characters prefixed to the data message:

Indentifier:	]
Symbology:	C
Modifier:	2 - Code128 With FUNC1 In Pos 2

Indentifier:	]
Symbology:	G
Modifier:	0 - No Modifiers

Indentifier:	]
Symbology:	A
Modifier:	0 - No Check Character Or Full ASCII
	1 - Mod 43 Checked
	2 - Mod 43 Checked And Stripped
	4 - Full ASCII Converted

Indentifier:	]
Symbology:	F
Modifier:	0 - No Modifiers

For further information on UCC (Uniform Code Council) please contact Uniform Code Council Inc (http://www.uc-council.org), Princeton Pike Corporate Centre, 1009 Lenox Drive Suite 202, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, NJ 08648, United States, Tel +1-609-620-0200, Fax +1-609-620-1200.

For further information on AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc) please contact Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc (http://www.aimglobal.org), 125 Warrendale-Bayne Road, Warrendale, Pennsylvania, PA 15086, United States, Tel +1-724-934-4470, Fax +1-724-934-4495.

ISSN

The ISSN type Bar Code is a variant of the EAN-13 Bar Code representing the International Standard Serial Number for use with serial publications.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 8 or 13 numeric digits which are coerced into a 13 digit number for compatibility with the EAN-13 symbology. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

A further 2 or 5 digit add-on code can be entered in the Add On Bar Code field and is generally used to identify the issue number of the publication.

For further information on ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) please contact the ISSN International Centre (http://www.issn.org), 20 Rue Bachaumont, 75002 Paris, France, Tel +33-1-44-88-22-20, Fax +33-1-40-26-32-43.

For further information on EAN (European Article Numbering Association) please contact EAN International (http://www.ean-int.org), Blue Tower, Avenue Louise 326 - Bte 10, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium, Tel +32-2-788-78-00, Fax +32-2-788-78-99.

ISBN

The ISBN type Bar Code is a variant of the EAN-13 Bar Code representing the International Standard Book Number for use with non-serial publications. Both traditional 10 and modern 13 digit formats are supported.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of either 10 or 13 numeric digits which are coerced into a 13 digit number for compatibility with the EAN-13 symbology. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

A further 2 or 5 digit add-on code can be entered in the Add On Bar Code field and is generally used to identify the price of the publication.

For further information on ISBN (International Standard Book Number) please contact the International ISBN Agency (http://isbn-international.org), Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Potsdamer Strasse 33, 10785 Berlin, Germany, Tel +49-30-266-2336, Fax +49-30-266-2378.

For further information on EAN (European Article Numbering Association) please contact EAN International (http://www.ean-int.org), Blue Tower, Avenue Louise 326 - Bte 10, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium, Tel +32-2-788-78-00, Fax +32-2-788-78-99.

ISMN

The ISMN type Bar Code is a variant of the EAN-13 Bar Code representing the International Standard Music Number intended to identify music in printed format.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 10 digits including the normal M that precedes the data and the possible X at the end. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

For further information on ISMN (International Standard Music Number) please contact the International ISMN Agency (http://ismn-international.org), Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Potsdamer Strasse 33, 10785 Berlin Germany, Tel +49-30-266-2336, Fax +49-30-266-2378.

For further information on EAN (European Article Numbering Association) please contact EAN International (http://www.ean-int.org), Blue Tower, Avenue Louise 326 - Bte 10, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium, Tel +32-2-788-78-00, Fax +32-2-788-78-99.

PostNet

The PostNet type Bar Code consists of the United States Postal Service Bar Coding symbology for marking bulk postal items to enable automated sorting. The 5 digit, 9 digit and 11 digit Zip Code formats are supported.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of either 5 or 9 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

RM4SCC

The Royal Mail Four State Customer Code (RM4SCC) type Bar Code consists of the English Royal Mail Bar Coding symbology for marking bulk postal items to enable automated sorting.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of a series of 7 to 12 alphabetical and numerical digits. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

Pharmacode

The Pharmacode type Bar Code Symbology provides a numeric Bar Code originally intended for use primarily within the pharmaceutical industry.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the numeric data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology depends on the number of numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have more than 4 numeric digits in one Pharmacode Bar Code graphic. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

MSI

The MSI type Bar Code Symbology provides a numeric Bar Code often known as the Modified Plessey Symbology.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the numeric data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology depends on the number of numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have more than 20 numeric digits in one MSI Bar Code graphic. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

ITF-SCC

The ITF (Interleaved Two of Five Shipping Container Code) type Bar Code Symbology consists of the standard 14 digit Bar Code. The ITF-SCC Bar Code Symbology is intended for use with Traded Units and is not recommended for retail or POS applications.

To create the Bar Code image, enter the data into the Bar Code Value field. The Bar Code image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this bar code symbology consists of 14 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Bar Code image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated.

Support for AIM Symbology Identifiers is offered when text files are dragged onto the Scorpion BarCode application icon or opened via the File menu. The decoder relies on the following string of characters prefixed to the data message:

Indentifier:	]
Symbology:	I
Modifier:	0 - No Check Digit
	1 - Check Digit Checked
	2 - Check Digit Stripped

Options Menu

The Options Menu contains the commands that will enable or disable various support functions. These support functions are available to you at all times and are designed to operate simultaneously with the application program as system enhancements.

Scorpion BarCode Help...

The Scorpion BarCode Help option provides you with a permanent window that provides you with documented help on the options presently available to you, and some detailed context sensitive help on a particular selected function.

The Scorpion BarCode Help window can be activated using the Scorpion BarCode Help menu item that appears in the Options Menu or the System Help Menu.

When enabled, the Scorpion BarCode Help window presents some detailed context sensitive help on the menu previously selected. As you select features from other menus, the contents of the Scorpion BarCode Help window will update itself accordingly. There are four buttons on the Scorpion BarCode Help window called Print, Previous, Next and Close respectively. The Print button enables you to print the existing Help screen. The Previous and Next buttons enable you to scan through various Help screens. The help topics available will vary depending on which Encode menu screen is presently in use. If an Encode screen is presently open, the context sensitive help screen will provide more detailed information to work with that screen.

The Scorpion BarCode Help option is enabled using the Scorpion BarCode Help... menu item under the Options Menu or its system based equivalents described above. When enabled, the Scorpion BarCode Help menu item has a Check Mark placed beside it. If you select the Scorpion BarCode Help menu item when the Scorpion BarCode Help window is not in the foreground, the Scorpion BarCode Help window is brought to the foreground. This is useful in the event that the window gets hidden behind larger windows. To disable the Scorpion BarCode Help option, select the Scorpion BarCode Help menu item under the Options Menu, or its system based equivalents described above, with the Scorpion BarCode Help window in the foreground. The Scorpion BarCode Help can also be disabled by pressing the Close button in the Help window.

Voice Assistance

The Voice Assistance option offers spoken instructions to guide your use of the Scorpion BarCode software. You can use this option in addition to the onscreen Help. The Scorpion BarCode software will speak to you keeping you informed of the progress of activities whilst also providing you with voice prompts to provide help on what you are expected to do next. The default Voice can be changed in the Speech Control Panel (MacOS 9) or the Speech System Preferences (MacOS X).

When enabled, the Voice menu item has a Check Mark placed beside it. To disable the Voice Assistance option, select the Voice Assistance menu item again.

Help Tags

Apple Help Tags are Apple's new standard towards providing detailed context sensitive help from within applications in a consistent format. The Help Tags appear around a particular object on the screen when enabled.

When enabled, the Help Tags menu item has a Check Mark placed beside it. To disable the Help Tags option, select the Help Tags menu item again. The Helps Tags are normally enabled at start up of the Scorpion BarCode application. This feature can be permanently disabled under the Preferences.

Register...

The Register... option is used to used to enter the Registration Details of the owner as part of the License requirements.

Appendix To The User's Guide

Every effort has been made to provide a comprehensive and useful User's Guide which remains consistent and logical in its layout. However, certain useful reference material would be best placed outside of this layout since it could apply to many areas of the program. This additional reference information has therefore been placed in the Appendix section.

Appendix A - Technical Support

For Technical Support, please contact Scorpion Research Limited or your nearest dealer. Product updates and general information including the latest FAQ help sheets can be found on our website.

The preferred method of contacting Scorpion Research Limited is by eMail and enquiries or support requests will normally be replied within one business day, if not sooner.

Appendix B - System Requirements

The Scorpion BarCode software has been optimised for Apple Macintosh computers that are running MacOS X 10.0 or later. MacOS 9.0 or later is also supported. The software can operate on earlier versions subject to certain technical requirements being met. If you need to run Scorpion BarCode on an earlier version of MacOS, please contact Technical Support for guidance.

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