Follett VERSION 6.00 - Manual (Page 694)

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Defining the barcode
1. To define the barcode specifications, double-click on the barcode or choose
Modify | Selected Object. From the Modify Selected Bar Code Object dialog,
select the Bar Code tab, and then choose a symbology from the Symbology
dropĆdown list.
Note: If you're using labels from Follett Software Company, under
Dimensions, change the X dimension to 9.2 mils and set the Ratio to
Auto. This reduces the size of the barcode, allowing other text to be
added to the labels.
Comparison of Follett and The Bar Tender barcode symbologies
System Setup symbologies The Bar Tender symbologies
Follett Classic Any symbology 7 digits or less:
Regular Code 39 (without a check digit) recommended
Code 39 Mod 10 Regular Code 39 with Unison Mod 10 check digit
Code 39 Mod 11 Currently not supported
Code 39 Mod 43 Regular Code 39 with Mod 43 check digit
Interleaved 2 of 5 A Currently not supported
Codabar Mod 10 Currently not available with Mod 10 check digit
Generic Code 39 Regular Code 39
Generic Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2ĆofĆ5
Generic Codabar Codabar
Generic LabelCode 5 Currently not supported
If you're using a check digit, select the Check Digit check box, and then
choose your check digit type from the dropĆdown list (Unison Mod 10 or
Mod 43 are the most common types used).
2. Select the Data Source tab. Enter the beginning barcode number in the Screen
Data text field (e.g.,
T 1001
), and set the Data Source option to Screen Data.
To print a range of barcodes, check the Serialize check box. To specify how
you would like the barcode numbers to serialize, click Serialize Options.
After completing your barcode specifications, click OK.
Adding text to the label
1. To add text, such as your library's name, to the barcode label, from The Bar
Tender main menu, choose Create | Text, or choose the Text icon from the
toolbar. Click on the label above the barcode. The text field appears on the
label as Text Data."