Pdf 417 - CAB A+ Series Programming Manual

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B - Barcode
Syntax:
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PDF 417

Barcode type: PDF-417
Length: 2D - Barcode
Valid characters: alphanumeric
PDF417 is a high-capacity two dimensional bar code. A PDF417 symbol can hold
approximately 2000 characters of information.
The key characteristic of PDF417 is its large information capacity. This also
explains its name. „PDF" stands for Portable Data File. PDF417 is designed with
enough capacity to contain an entire data file of information.
PDF417 is used today in a wide variety of applications, including logistics &
transportation, retailing, healthcare, government, identification, and manufacturing
PDF417 uses error levels to ensure a good reading quality
B[:name;]x,y,r,PDF417[+options],height,ne,ratio;text CR
B - Barcode field definition
[:name;] = field name
x = x - coordinate
y = y - coordinate
r = Rotation 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees
type = Barcode type (PDF417)
[+options] Following options are available:
+WSarea = white space area
+ELx = Error Level (1-8)
+VERIFYn = Verify the barcode data. (optional barcode reader required )
+GOODBADn = Same function as +VERIFYn without checking the content.
height = Barcode height
ne = Narrow element
ratio = Ratio between narrow and wide bars.
text = Barcode data
Detailed descriptions are at the beginning of the barcode chapter.
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