Parameters - Barcode Formats
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Purpose
This document provides the ability to define barcode formats for use with the barcode scanning features in LILAC.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to setting up barcode formats.
Context
Barcode formats should be established if you wish to use the barcode scanning features of LILAC. Some specialist programming may need to be done for different equipment, so be sure to contact Lennox Computer before purchasing any hardware.
LILAC supports both RF and computer attached scanners. The barcode formats established here, will work with both these methods of scanning.
About This Screen
| Field | Enterable? | Instructions |
| Format Name | Yes | Type in the new barcode format key. Lennox Computer suggest using the format name as the key eg: EAN14 for a EAN barcode that has 14 digits. |
| Format No | Yes | Type in the format number. This field only supports one character, so once 1 to 9 have been used, you should use A to Z. |
| Bar Digits | Yes | Type in the total number of digits in the barcode. If Mobile Server is to be used for RF operations, the Bar Digits field must be unique i.e. no two barcodes can be the same length in the company. |
| Code Offset | Yes | Type in the offset of the first digit in the product code. |
| Code Size | Yes | Type in the number of digits that represent the product code in the barcode. |
| Weight Offset | Yes | Type in the offset of the first digit in the weight. |
| Weight Size | Yes | Type in the number of digits that represent the weight in the barcode. |
| Weight Divisor | Yes | to convert weight to Kg |
| Date Offset | Yes | Type in the offset of the first digit in the date. |
| Date Size | Yes | Type in the number of digits that represent the date in the barcode. |
| Julian Date | Yes | Tick this field to use AFC Style Julian Dates, rather than traditional Julian Dates. |
| Product Weight | Yes | Tick this field if the barcode contains no weight information, and you wish to obtain weight information from the Product Master Record. |
Transaction Processing
| Button | Description |
| Upload | Clicking this button causes LILAC to write a text file (called formats.txt), containing the barcode format information, and uploads that file to the current machine. |
From Here
Once all the barcode formats are established in the system, and the part numbers are set up in the Product Master Record (Stock - Account), you will then be able to use barcode scanning if you have the necessary equipment.
You will also be able to product printed barcodes, provided 3 of 9 True Type Font is installed.