Random Alpha Serialization
The Barcode should read like: ACHKL or any 5 letters the next also randomly 5 letters. It could also be sequencial but prefer random serialization.
How to do this?
How can I use Code 39
I want to use the Barcodes for this:
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Personally, I would pre-generate an Excel file with random values. You technically could script this into the format, but it would be less controllable and you couldn't check for duplicates before starting :)
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You can try using some VBScripting inside the bar code object in BarTender. I haven't tried this out, but the following VBScript function creates a random 8 character string which contains 1 digit. You would need to modify this in order for getting a 5 character random string:
<%
function RandomString()
Randomize()
dim CharacterSetArray
CharacterSetArray = Array(_
Array(7, "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz"), _
Array(1, "0123456789") _
)
dim i
dim j
dim Count
dim Chars
dim Index
dim Temp
for i = 0 to UBound(CharacterSetArray)
Count = CharacterSetArray(i)(0)
Chars = CharacterSetArray(i)(1)
for j = 1 to Count
Index = Int(Rnd() * Len(Chars)) + 1
Temp = Temp & Mid(Chars, Index, 1)
next
next
dim TempCopy
do until Len(Temp) = 0
Index = Int(Rnd() * Len(Temp)) + 1
TempCopy = TempCopy & Mid(Temp, Index, 1)
Temp = Mid(Temp, 1, Index - 1) & Mid(Temp, Index + 1)
loop
RandomString = TempCopy
end function
%>However, if you're wishing a unique string to be created each time, you would better go for a serialized string.
Do you have basic knowledge of BarTender? Do you e.g. know how to create a Code 39 bar code or how to create a serial sequence?
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Do you have basic knowledge of BarTender? Do you e.g. know how to create a Code 39 bar code or how to create a serial sequence?
Thank you for answering.
No! no basic knowledge and no knowedge on how to create a Code 39 bar code nor how to create a serial sequence.
A 5 letter string is not necesary 3 or any number is OK.
I have not found dode 39 in BarTender.
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Let's see if the following Training Videos help you to start creating your BarTender documents:
Getting Started with BarTender:
http://www.bartenderbarcodesoftware.com/label-software/training-video-(getting-started).aspx
Setting up your blank labels:
http://www.bartenderbarcodesoftware.com/label-software/training-video-(page-setup).aspx
Reading Label Data from a Database or Excel Spreadsheet:
If you've no VBScript knowledge, it might be better that you follow the advice from nRyder.
Code 39 (regular or Full Ascii) is available as a bar code standard. You just need to click on the "bar code" drop-down list in BarTender's "object" tool bar and then choose the desired bar code.
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