Stuart Taylor Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Hello, I am starting from scratch on this. I would like to know any good resources/advice to assist with the following: Best source of Mac/PC USB Barcode Reader (cheap as possible) Advice on reliable Barcode generation Advice on reliable printing barcodes Advice on managing barcode data (how different solutions work and there advantages) I would prefer to avoid plugins if possible, but don't mind knowing if good ones exist. Oh and needs to be cross platform and compatible with filemaker 8.5. best Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozkid Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 There's quite a bit of information on both the Barcodet (Bar Codes for FileMaker Pro) and FAQ pages of Life $uccess Institue's web site at www.LifeSuccess.org that should answer your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Taylor Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 great source many thanks stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Stuart: Not sure if you've found a 'cheap as possible' barcode reader, but I have an extra HHP 3800 reader that I can get rid of for cheap - especially as it looks like hell after being on a factory floor for three years. Works great, and in my experience they are the best of their type. Other than that, the barcode solutions I've designed all simply use a code 39 font to print barcode labels (record serial numbers are best), usually on Dymo label printers or, in more intense circumstances, on Saito label printers. You can also print barcoded script triggers (command-1, and so-on) to get things moving, and barcode common data entry, so the user can stay away from the keyboard as much as necessary. No plug-ins, and totally cross-platform (Win 98-XP, Mac OS9-OSX). -Stanley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Tango Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Barcode readers are expensive. I have developed a database for a company that extensively uses barcodes. All the cheap barcodes we purchased worked as paper weights. As for plug-ins, ID AUTOMATION.com has a great and simple to use plug-in for code-128 and a host of other fonts. They even give tech support over the phone and help you install it step by step. hope this helps. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyWater Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Can you explain how you did your script(s)? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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