topic Re: Barcode Generator with Labview in LabVIEW

Barcode Generator with Labview

swalkin — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 15:52:59 GMT

I am trying to create code in Labview 6.1 that will generate a barcode output. I have searched through the discussion database and through the Code Sharing database and have had no luck.....

If someone has code or knows of a way to do this can they let me know.

Thanks, Simon

Re: Barcode Generator with Labview

Johnner — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 16:24:04 GMT

My understanding is that it's just a matter of using a string indicator that uses a bar code font. You wire the desired characters into the indicator, and the font handles the task of displaying those characters as bar code.

Standard bar code fonts are available in many places; here is one site (www.barcodesinc.com) that offers a standard Code 39 implementation for free.

Hope that's what you're after,
John

Re: Barcode Generator with Labview

swalkin — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 14:33:10 GMT

John,

Thanks for that. I downloaded the font file but unfortunately I just found out it actually needs to be Code 128 font....don't suppose you know anywhere that you can get that?

Regards,

Simon

Re: Barcode Generator with Labview

Johnner — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 15:29:42 GMT

Simon,

Google was my guide, and I don't happen to have any real experience with bar code fonts--sorry! Perhaps someone else here has an idea, or maybe some persistent Googling on your part can turn up a lead.

I'm assuming you're shooting for something free here, but you might want to consider whether spending an hour or two of your time might be equivalent to spending a few bucks to get a commercial font.

--John

Re: Barcode Generator with Labview

Dennis_Knutson — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:29:24 GMT

I got a whole CD full bar code fonts from my shipping department. The product they bought is called Wasp Bar Code. I have no idea what it cost but would assume that it was pretty reasonable. Their url is www.waspbarcode.com. Bar code fonts also often come with label printers. You might check around in your company to see if any of those are around.

Re: Barcode Generator with Labview

swalkin — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 15:14:35 GMT

John,

I tried that but couldn't get anything free as you mentioned. I am going to close this thread out and then purchase one from the net.

Thanks for your help

Simon