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Scorpion BarCode User Guide
Welcome To Scorpion BarCode! Scorpion BarCode is a complete Barcode creation utility that you can use to quickly create Barcode images for use in other applications. The software supports the following symbologies:
(Back) System Requirements The Scorpion BarCode software operates on any MacOS compatible system with MacOS X 10.4 Tiger or later. Optimised for MacOS X 10.5 Leopard and MacOS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. (Back) Software Purchase & Registration The Scorpion BarCode software is distributed freely for evaluation purposes only and usage is subject to acceptance of a License Agreement. It is not a free or public domain software. You have 28 days in which to register and purchase your software if you wish to continue to retain it after your 28 day evaluation period otherwise you must delete it from your computer and all archive storage within the 28 days period. The Purchase Form provided with the software describes prices and purchasing methods. Point your browser to the Scorpion Research web site or send us an eMail for the latest information! (Back) Technical Support Technical Support is free to all registered users via eMail. If you require Technical Support please send an eMail message to Support@ScorpionResearch.com specifying your exact requirements. We endeavour to respond to support requests within one business day if not sooner. Please note that we do not provide Telephone support free of charge. (Back) Product Updates Please view the Scorpion Research web site which provides the latest information, product updates, FAQ sheets and related news regarding the Scorpion BarCode software. (Back) Contact Information For Technical Support, please contact Scorpion Research Ltd or your usual support provider. Product updates and general information including the latest FAQ help sheets can be found on our website.
The preferred method of contacting Scorpion Research Ltd is by eMail and enquiries or support requests will normally be replied within one business day, if not sooner. (Back) 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 Ltd. 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 Ltd 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 Ltd 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 Ltd 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 Ltd, 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 Ltd 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 Ltd and your exclusive remedy shall be, at the discretion of Scorpion Research Ltd, 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 Ltd 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 Ltd 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 Ltd 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 Ltd has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any case, the entire liability of Scorpion Research Ltd 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 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. (Back) Creating Your First Barcode The Scorpion BarCode software is extremely simple to use. The following steps will guide you through the creation of a standard Barcode:
(Back) Toolbar Buttons The toolbar that appears on each Scorpion BarCode window allows quick access to commonly used features. The choice of buttons that appear on the toolbar can be customised using the Customise button. Copy To Clip Saves a copy of the Barcode image on the clipboard ready for pasting into other application programs. Prints the Barcode image in camera-ready artwork format. Save EPS Saves the Barcode image as a resolution-independent vector EPS file that can be imported or edited in other application programs. This is the preferred format for the professional print industry and expected by professional DTP layout programs. Save PDF Saves the Barcode image as a resolution-independent vector PDF file that can be imported or edited in other application programs. This is the preferred format for general MacOS X purposes such as placing the image in other application programs. Save PNG Saves the Barcode image as a bitmap image PNG file that can be imported into other application programs. Please note that bitmap images do not scale effectively and should not be used for high-resolution printing purposes. Transparency and alpha channel is preserved. Save TIFF Saves the Barcode image as a bitmap image TIFF file that can be imported into other application programs. Please note that bitmap images do not scale effectively and should not be used for high-resolution printing purposes. Transparency and alpha channel is preserved. Save PICT Saves the Barcode image as a bitmap image PICT file that can be imported into other application programs. Please note that bitmap images do not scale effectively and should not be used for high-resolution printing purposes. Transparency and alpha channel is not preserved, this format is provided only for backward-compatibility where the Barcode is being used in very old MacOS software that still depends on the outdated PICT format. Help Activates the Apple Help window which displays the contents of this User Guide for your ease of reference. Customise Enables you to customise the look of the toolbar by selecting your preferred buttons and size of buttons. Special Enables you to customise the Barcode image by choosing a magnification level other than 100% as well as the ability to disable the Anti Aliasing or Font Smoothing features. These options should be used with caution since they can render the Barcode unreadable if improperly used. If in doubt, keep the magnification at 100%, and do not disable either of the Anti-Aliasing or Font-Smoothing features. Save Data Saves the Barcode data as a data file which can be used to create the same Barcode again in future. The Barcode data, any addon data, and the choice of symbology is saved. Save As Saves the Barcode data as a different copy of the datafile which can be used to create the same Barcode again in future. The Barcode data, any addon data, and the choice of symbology is saved. (Back) File Menu The File Menu contains the main features to handle Data files and Print related functions. New Creates a New window to create a Barcode image. Open... Opens a previously saved Barcode data file in a new window. The Barcode data file would normally contain the Barcode data, any addon data, and the choice of symbology required. Close Closes the presently open front Barcode window without saving any data. Save Saves the Barcode data as a data file which can be used to create the same Barcode again in future. The Barcode data, any addon data, and the choice of symbology is saved. Save As... Saves the Barcode data as a different copy of the datafile which can be used to create the same Barcode again in future. The Barcode data, any addon data, and the choice of symbology is saved. Export - Clip Saves a copy of the Barcode image on the clipboard ready for pasting into other application programs. Export - EPS Saves the Barcode image as a resolution-independent vector EPS file that can be imported or edited in other application programs. This is the preferred format for the professional print industry and expected by professional DTP layout programs. Export - PDF Saves the Barcode image as a resolution-independent vector PDF file that can be imported or edited in other application programs. This is the preferred format for general MacOS X purposes such as placing the image in other application programs. Export - PNG Saves the Barcode image as a bitmap image PNG file that can be imported into other application programs. Please note that bitmap images do not scale effectively and should not be used for high-resolution printing purposes. Transparency and alpha channel is preserved. Export - TIFF Saves the Barcode image as a bitmap image TIFF file that can be imported into other application programs. Please note that bitmap images do not scale effectively and should not be used for high-resolution printing purposes. Transparency and alpha channel is preserved. Export - PICT Saves the Barcode image as a bitmap image PICT file that can be imported into other application programs. Please note that bitmap images do not scale effectively and should not be used for high-resolution printing purposes. Transparency and alpha channel is not preserved, this format is provided only for backward-compatibility where the Barcode is being used in very old MacOS software that still depends on the outdated PICT format. Page Setup... Allows for the customisation of the Printed page such as paper size, magnification and orientation, depending on the chosen printer. Print... Prints the Barcode image in camera-ready artwork format. (Back) 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 software 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 text entry that you performed. Redo Use this feature to reverse the Undo and retain the change originally made. 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 software 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 software or into other programs including most word processors, spreadsheets, databases, or graphics packages. To copy the Barcode graphic image onto the Clipboard, please use the Copy To Clip toolbar button or the File menu Export - Clip menu item. 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. Delete Use this feature to delete the selected text without placing it on the Clipboard. Select All Use this feature to select all of the current text without placing it on the Clipboard. (Back) View Menu The View Menu is intended to let you select and choose to customise the Toolbar buttons. Show Toolbar Equivalent to pressing the Show/Hide button on the window title bar, and available when the Toolbar is hidden on the current window, selecting this item enables the Toolbar to become visible. Hide Toolbar Equivalent to pressing the Show/Hide button on the window title bar, and available when the Toolbar is visible on the current window, selecting this item enables the Toolbar to become hidden. Customise Toolbar... Enables you to customise the look of the toolbar by selecting your preferred buttons and size of buttons. (Back) Window Menu The Window Menu is intended to let you manage the windows relating to the Scorpion BarCode software. Minimize Equivalent to pressing the Minimise button on the window title bar, this menu item reduces the window usually to appear on the MacOS X Dock. Zoom Equivalent to pressing the Zoom button on the window title bar, this menu item enlarges the window to the maximum practical size for your screen. Bring All To Front This menu item brings all Scorpion BarCode windows to the front regardless of whether they were previously obscured or intermingled with windows from other programs. (Document Windows By Name) A list of the current Scorpion BarCode windows presently open enabling a specific window to be chosen and brought to the front. (Back) Help Menu The Help menu is used to invoke the various Apple Help features and for general assistance during use of the Scorpion BarCode software. The contents may vary slightly depending on the MacOS X version installed on your computer. Scorpion BarCode Help Activates the Apple Help window which displays the contents of this User Guide for your ease of reference. Scorpion BarCode User Guide Opens the PDF version of this User Guide for your ease of reference. Scorpion Research Home Page Takes you to the Scorpion Research website in order to obtain the latest information or purchase a software license. Scorpion Research Support eMail Opens your usual eMail software and creates a new eMail addressed to Scorpion Research Tech Support ready for you to raise your query. Register... Opens the Registration window for you to enter your Serial Number and Unlock Code that you would have received from Scorpion Research Tech Support at the time of purchasing the software license. Entering this information converts the Scorpion BarCode software into a Full version from a Demo version. (Back) Application Menu The Application menu is used to manage the general application-specific functions. About Scorpion BarCode... Provides you with information such as the version number of your Scorpion BarCode software presently in use. Preferences... Lets you choose the preferences specific to your choice applicable to the Scorpion BarCode software. At present, the only preference setting is to specify the Username that will appear in the PDF documents as the Author of the PDF document. The default name used is the user name you chose when installing your MacOS X computer. Quit Scorpion BarCode Closes your current use of the Scorpion BarCode software. (Back) Encoding Menu The Encoding Menu is used to select the particular type of Barcode graphic that you wish to create using the Scorpion BarCode software. The following is a summary of the Barcode symbologies that are available. Further help on each Barcode symbology is available in the Reference section. EAN-13 The EAN-13 type Barcode symbology consists of the standard EAN 13 digit Barcode with support for a further optional 2 or 5 Add-On digits where required. The EAN-13 type Barcode symbology can be used within the retail or POS applications and is not recommended for use with Traded units. EAN-8 The EAN-8 type Barcode symbology consists of the shortened EAN 8 digit Barcode and is used in special circumstances where the EAN-13 Barcode cannot be used. The EAN-8 type Barcode symbology is intended for use within specific retail or POS applications and should not be used for Traded units. EAN-128 The EAN-128 type Barcode symbology provides greater flexibility than the EAN-13 Barcode through supporting a larger number of digits as well as alpha-numeric and special characters. The uses for the EAN-128 Barcode are widespread throughout different industries and the use of special Application Identifiers offers further possibilities for standardised automation. EAN-14 The EAN-14 type Barcode symbology is used for identifying traded goods throughout the supply chain. The DUN-14 (Distribution Unit Number) is often implemented using EAN-14 Barcodes. EAN-18 The EAN-18 type Barcode symbology is also known as SSCC-18 (Serial Shipping Container Code and is used throughout the supply chain for item tracing and internal controls. EAN-99 The EAN-99 type Barcode symbology is a variant of the EAN-13 type Barcode commencing with 99 and used primarily for in-store coupons intended for distribution within the same store. EAN-Coupon The EAN-Coupon type Barcode is a variant of the EAN-13 Barcode representing the value of a coupon for use in Point of Sale environments. UPC-A The UPC-A type Barcode symbology consists of the standard UPC 12 digit Barcode with support for a further optional 2 or 5 Add-On digits where required. The UPC-A type Barcode symbology can be used within the retail or POS applications and is not recommended for use with Traded units. UPC-E The UPC-E type Barcode symbology consists of the shortened UPC 6 digit Barcode and is used in special circumstances where the UPC-A Barcode cannot be used. The UPC-E type Barcode symbology is intended for use within specific retail or POS applications and should not be used for Traded units. Code-128 The Code-128 type Barcode symbology provides greater flexibility than the Code-39 Barcode through supporting a larger number of digits as well as alpha-numeric and special characters. The uses for the Code-128 Barcode are widespread throughout different industries. Code-93 The Code-93 type Barcode symbology provides alpha-numeric Barcodes where text strings are to be represented in Barcode format. The Code-93 symbology was developed to respond to certain ambiguities within the Code-39 symbology when used in full ASCII mode. Code-39 The Code-39 type Barcode symbology provides alpha-numeric Barcodes where text strings are to be represented in Barcode format. Code-25 The Code-25 type Barcode symbology is a low density numeric Barcode made popular by the warehouse and item sorting industry including airlines. It has now been superseded in practical applications by other more modern Barcode symbologies. UPC-Coupon The UPC-Coupon type Barcode is a hybrid combination of a UPC-A Barcode on the left to identify the manufacturer and product family of the coupon plus an EAN-128 Barcode on the right representing the purpose of the coupon in the Point of Sale environment. Codabar The Codabar type Barcode symbology provides a numeric Barcode with certain additional characters which are often used with numbers that are to be represented in Barcode format. ISSN The ISSN type Barcode is a variant of the EAN-13 Barcode representing the International Standard Serial Number for use with serial publications. ISBN The ISBN type Barcode is a variant of the EAN-13 Barcode representing the International Standard Book Number for use with non-serial publications. Both traditional 10 and modern 13 digit formats are supported. ISMN The ISMN type Barcode is a variant of the EAN-13 Barcode representing the International Standard Music Number intended to identify music in printed format. PostNet The PostNet type Barcode consists of the United States Postal Service Bar Coding symbology for marking bulk postal items to enable automated sorting. Both 5 digit and 9 digit Zip Code formats are supported. RM4SCC The Royal Mail Four State Customer Code (RM4SCC) type Barcode consists of the English Royal Mail Bar Coding symbology for marking bulk postal items to enable automated sorting. Pharmacode The Pharmacode type Barcode symbology provides a numeric Barcode originally intended for use primarily within the pharmaceutical industry. MSI The MSI type Barcode symbology provides a numeric Bar often known as the Modified Plessey symbology. ITF-SCC The ITF (Interleaved Two of Five Shipping Container Code) type Barcode symbology consists of the standard 14 digit Barcode. The ITF-SCC Barcode symbology is intended for use with Traded Units and is not recommended for retail or POS applications. ITF-14 The ITF-14 (Interleaved Two of Five 14 digits) type Barcode symbology consists of 14 digits and is used for marking shipping palettes and cartons. It is sometimes known as the Shipping Container Symbol. Interleaved-25 The Interleaved-25 type Barcode symbology is a numeric Barcode symbology used primarily in the warehouse and item sorting industry. (Back) EAN-13 Reference The EAN-13 type Barcode symbology consists of the standard EAN 13 digit Barcode with support for a further optional 2 or 5 Add-On digits where required. The EAN-13 type Barcode symbology can be used within the retail or POS applications and is not recommended for use with Traded units. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of 13 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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 Barcode AddOn Data box. 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:
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. (Back) EAN-8 Reference The EAN-8 type Barcode symbology consists of the shortened EAN 8 digit Barcode and is used in special circumstances where the EAN-13 Barcode cannot be used. The EAN-8 type Barcode symbology is intended for use within specific retail or POS applications and should not be used for Traded units. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of 8 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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:
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. (Back) EAN-128 Reference The EAN-128 type Barcode symbology provides greater flexibility than the EAN-13 Barcode through supporting a larger number of digits as well as alpha-numeric and special characters. The uses for the EAN-128 Barcode are widespread throughout different industries and the use of special Application Identifiers offers further possibilities for standardised automation. The Scorpion BarCode software encodes EAN-128 Barcodes 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 Barcode image. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology depends on the number of numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have greater than 25 digits in one Barcode graphic. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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:
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. (Back) EAN-14 Reference The EAN-14 type Barcode symbology is used for identifying traded goods throughout the supply chain. The DUN-14 (Distribution Unit Number) is often implemented using EAN-14 Barcodes. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of 14 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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. (Back) EAN-18 Reference The EAN-18 type Barcode 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 Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of 18 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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. (Back) EAN-99 Reference The EAN-99 type Barcode symbology is a variant of the EAN-13 type Barcode commencing with 99 and used primarily for in-store coupons intended for distribution within the same store. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of 13 numeric digits, however, only 10 digits are required since the software automatically embeds the 99 before the data and then appends the single checksum character. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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. (Back) EAN-Coupon Reference The EAN-Coupon type Barcode is a variant of the EAN-13 Barcode representing the value of a coupon for use in Point of Sale environments. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode 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 Barcode 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. (Back) UPC-A Reference The UPC-A type Barcode symbology consists of the standard UPC 12 digit Barcode with support for a further optional 2 or 5 Add-On digits where required. The UPC-A type Barcode symbology can be used within the retail or POS applications and is not recommended for use with Traded units. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of 12 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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 Barcode AddOn Data box. 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. (Back) UPC-E Reference The UPC-E type Barcode symbology consists of the shortened UPC 6 digit Barcode and is used in special circumstances where the UPC-A Barcode cannot be used. The UPC-E type Barcode symbology is intended for use within specific retail or POS applications and should not be used for Traded units. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of 6 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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. (Back) Code-128 Reference The Code-128 type Barcode symbology provides greater flexibility than the Code-39 Barcode through supporting a larger number of digits as well as alpha-numeric and special characters. The uses for the Code-128 Barcode are widespread throughout different industries. The Scorpion BarCode software encodes Code-128 Barcodes 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 Barcode image. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology depends on the number of numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have greater than 25 digits in one Barcode graphic. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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:
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. (Back) Code-93 Reference The Code-93 type Barcode symbology provides alpha-numeric Barcodes where text strings are to be represented in Barcode format. The Code-93 symbology was developed to respond to certain ambiguities within the Code-39 symbology when used in full ASCII mode. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology depends on the number of alphabetical and numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have greater than 25 digits in one Barcode graphic. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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:
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. (Back) Code-39 Reference The Code-39 type Barcode symbology provides alpha-numeric Barcodes where text strings are to be represented in Barcode format. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology depends on the number of alphabetical and numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have greater than 25 digits in one Barcode graphic. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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:
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. (Back) Code-25 Reference The Code-25 type Barcode symbology is a low density numeric Barcode made popular by the warehouse and item sorting industry including airlines. It has now been superseded in practical applications by other more modern Barcode symbologies. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology depends on the number of numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have greater than 20 digits in one Barcode graphic. Although the text appearing below the Barcode image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated. 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. (Back) UPC-Coupon Reference The UPC-Coupon type Barcode is a hybrid combination of a UPC-A Barcode on the left to identify the manufacturer and product family of the coupon plus an EAN-128 Barcode on the right representing the purpose of the coupon in the Point of Sale environment. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The usual size of the left hand Barcode symbology consists of 12 numeric digits. The coupon data is entered in the right hand side Barcode AddOn Data box and the usual size of the right hand Barcode symbology depends on the number of numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have greater than 24 digits in the right hand graphic. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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. 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. (Back) Codabar Reference The Codabar type Barcode symbology provides a numeric Barcode with certain additional characters which are often used with numbers that are to be represented in Barcode format. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology depends on the number of alphabetical and numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have greater than 25 digits in one Barcode graphic. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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:
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. (Back) ISSN Reference The ISSN type Barcode is a variant of the EAN-13 Barcode representing the International Standard Serial Number for use with serial publications. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode 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 Barcode 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 Barcode AddOn Data box and is generally used to identify the issue number of the publication. For further information on ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) please contact 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. (Back) ISBN Reference The ISBN type Barcode is a variant of the EAN-13 Barcode 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 Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode 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 Barcode 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 Barcode AddOn Data box 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://www.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. (Back) ISMN Reference The ISMN type Barcode is a variant of the EAN-13 Barcode representing the International Standard Music Number intended to identify music in printed format. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode 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 Barcode 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://www.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. (Back) PostNet Reference The PostNet type Barcode consists of the United States Postal Service Bar Coding symbology for marking bulk postal items to enable automated sorting. Both 5 digit and 9 digit Zip Code formats are supported. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of either 5 or 9 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated. (Back) RM4SCC Reference The Royal Mail Four State Customer Code (RM4SCC) type Barcode consists of the English Royal Mail Bar Coding symbology for marking bulk postal items to enable automated sorting. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of a series of 7 to 12 alphabetical and numerical digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated. (Back) Pharmacode Reference The Pharmacode type Barcode symbology provides a numeric Barcode originally intended for use primarily within the pharmaceutical industry. To create the Barcode image, enter the numeric data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode 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 Barcode graphic. Although the text appearing below the Barcode image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated. (Back) MSI Reference The MSI type Barcode symbology provides a numeric Bar often known as the Modified Plessey symbology. To create the Barcode image, enter the numeric data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode 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 Barcode graphic. Although the text appearing below the Barcode image reflects the data that has been entered, the actual image is based on data after it has been validated. (Back) ITF-SCC Reference The ITF (Interleaved Two of Five Shipping Container Code) type Barcode symbology consists of the standard 14 digit Barcode. The ITF-SCC Barcode symbology is intended for use with Traded Units and is not recommended for retail or POS applications. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of 14 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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:
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. (Back) ITF-14 Reference The ITF-14 (Interleaved Two of Five 14 digits) type Barcode symbology consists of 14 digits and is used for marking shipping palettes and cartons. It is sometimes known as the Shipping Container Symbol. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology consists of 14 numeric digits. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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. (Back) Interleaved-25 Reference The Interleaved-25 type Barcode symbology is a numeric Barcode symbology used primarily in the warehouse and item sorting industry. To create the Barcode image, enter the data into the Barcode Data Entry box. The Barcode image is updated automatically during entry. The usual size of this Barcode symbology depends on the number of numeric digits that are included. It is not recommended to have greater than 30 digits in one Barcode graphic. Although the text appearing below the Barcode 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. (Back) Version History
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