Wasp Barcode Maker User Manual
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Wasp Barcode Maker Quick Start Guide
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DECIDING WHEN TO USE
FONT OR ACTIVEX BARCODES
IN EXCEL
As mentioned previously in this document, Barcode Maker
provides you with two options for creating barcodes in Microsoft
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This following information outlines when you should choose
each format:
Use the ActiveX barcode control for creating barcodes with the
Wasp Barcode Maker ActiveX toolbar when:
• You want to send the Excel spreadsheet to another user who
does not have Barcode Maker installed.
• You want to create a barcode that can be placed anywhere on
the Excel sheet (i.e. not bound to a cell).
• Your Excel spreadsheet will contain less than 200 barcodes
(number chosen for optimal performance).
• You want to link the value of a cell to a barcode, so that when
the value changes the barcode also changes.
• You want to control the Bar Width property and fine tune the
density of the generated barcode to be different than “High”,
”Medium”, ”Low”.
• You need 2D symbologies. The 2D symbologies are only
available through the ActiveX barcode control. 2D symbologies
are available in the Professional version.