add a prtoduct barcode UPC in Publisher

[rpalarea]

Besides scanning, is there a way to add a UPC or product barcode as an object
in Publisher? I don't see an option, but maybe there is a 3rd party product
that will generate print-quality barcodes and save as images or objects. I am
creating a printed insert for the cover of a DVD. Thanks!

 

[Ed Bennett]

Besides scanning, is there a way to add a UPC or product barcode as
an object in Publisher? I don't see an option, but maybe there is a
3rd party product that will generate print-quality barcodes and save
as images or objects. I am creating a printed insert for the cover of
a DVD. Thanks!

You'll need to find yourself some barcode fonts, and use one of those.

 

[Ed Bennett]

See if you have PostNetTt font. Then give it a try.

Isn't PostNetTt for postal barcodes, rather than product barcodes?

 

[rpalarea]

Thanks, Ed. I'm on the hunt for a font. I found an online free generating
tool, but it puts out a 96 dpi jpg and if you want a higher res file, you can
buy their software at the gracious price of $99. Fonts sound easier...

 

[info]

Can you try to use barcode ActiveX control?

The EaseSoft Barcode ActiveX Control supports UPC, Postnet and most
other linear barcodes.

http://www.easesoft.net/Barcode-ActiveX-Control.html

You can try.

Cheers

Eric

 

[Ed Bennett]

Can you try to use barcode ActiveX control?

The EaseSoft Barcode ActiveX Control supports UPC, Postnet and most
other linear barcodes.

http://www.easesoft.net/Barcode-ActiveX-Control.html

Get out of town.

a) Publisher will not host ActiveX controls in documents.
b) The OP almost certailny doesn't have the expertise to develop a custom
solution to use your control (and if they did, they would be able to develop
one for a lower cost than the cost of your product)
c) The OP has now stated that they don't want to pay $99 for barcode
software. Your software costs more than this.
d) I hate it when people advertise their commercial products as answers to
questions when thy are completely inappropriate.

 

[rpalarea]

Another MVP to the rescue! Thanks. I agree with everything you wrote.

I found this: http://www.barcodesinc.com/free-barcode-font/

I'm attempting to use now and I will print a test to see if my Quickbooks
point of sale system can read the barcode it generates. I will report back.

Rich

 

[Ed Bennett]

Yes, but one could give it a trey. 'Figured numbers are numbers.

Numbers are numbers, and lines are lines, but encodings are always
different.

PostNet barcoding uses bar heights, UPC barcoding uses bar widths and
spacings.