Press Release

05-February-2013

Barcode software introduces creation of standards-compliant barcodes in Microsoft Office 2013 using fonts and cloud based app for Office
ConnectCode, a leading provider of barcode software and fonts, today announced the release of a new version (v9.5) of ConnectCode Barcode Fonts. This version introduces a new cloud based barcode app for Office that enables standards-compliant barcodes to be created in Microsoft Office 2013.

The barcode app for Office uses the new Add-In model provided by Microsoft and enables users to create barcodes in the familiar environment of Office. In Microsoft Word, the app uses the selected data as barcode input and generates a barcode using font technology. In Microsoft Excel, the app further automates the creation of multiple barcodes using all the selected cells as input data. This greatly reduces the effort of creating barcodes for inventory data stored in a spreadsheet. The generation of check digit, bearers bar, start/stop characters and embedded human readable text are supported by the app in a simple and elegant user interface. The barcode app is hosted on Windows Azure cloud with a global network of managed datacenters and is available in Office Store.

List of Supported Products in Microsoft Office for the new barcode app for Office:
  • Microsoft Excel 2013
  • Microsoft Word 2013
List of Supported Barcodes
  • Code 39 (and Extended)
  • Code 93
  • Code 128 (A/B/C/Auto)
  • Universal Product Code A (UPCA)
  • Universal Product Code E (UPCE)
  • European Article Number 13 (EAN13)
  • European Article Number 8 (EAN8)
  • ITF 14 (with Bearers Bar)
  • Industrial 2 of 5
  • Modified Plessy
  • ISBN
  • ISSN
  • EXT2
  • EXT5
  • POSTNET
  • UCCEAN
  • GS1 128 (SSCC18 and GTIN etc.)
  • GS1 Databar 14
The barcode app for Office works hand in hand with the True Type fonts provided in the software package. The use of fonts is well known in the auto-id industry and ensures generation of barcodes in the highest quality that meet the strictest industry requirements. When a font is printed, it rasters to the resolution of the printer and will not be limited to the Dots per Inch (DPI) of the devices' screens. This is a core differentiator of ConnectCode's barcode products with other software in the industry.

ConnectCode Barcode Fonts package also supports the creation of barcodes in ALL versions of Microsoft Word and Excel using VBA (Visual Basic Applications) macros, formulas and Add-Ins.

The barcode fonts package also supports the creation of barcodes on a wide variety of platforms such as SQL Server (Reporting Services), .Net DLL (Dynamic Link Library), Crystal Reports, Oracle, Windows 8 Store API (Application Programming Interface), Javascript/HTML5 using web fonts, Microsoft Access, Command Prompt, Java and MFC (Microsoft Foundation Class). A Standalone Barcode Fonts Encoder and Barcode Image Generator are also provided in the package. The barcode fonts are available in True Type (TTF), Open Type (OTF) and Postscript (binary and ASCII) formats.

Email
info@barcoderesource.com

Website
http://www.barcoderesource.com

Product Information
Barcode Software and Fonts

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About ConnectCode Pte Ltd

ConnectCode is well known in the industry for providing barcode software and fonts that are trusted and highly regarded by many Fortune 500 companies and organizations around the world. Many companies have adopted ConnectCode's barcode products for its accuracy, robustness and ability to reduce time and effort required for clearing institutional audits and third-party barcode verifications. The team consists of very talented personnel from both the auto-id and software industry. All software products are developed in house and adhere to the "Elegantly Simple" design principles.

ConnectCode Pte Ltd
14 Robinson Road,
#13-00 Far East Finance Building
Singapore 048545
29-August-2012

Barcode software package introduces standards-compliant barcodes for Windows Store apps and Windows 8
ConnectCode, a leading provider of barcode software and fonts, today announced the release of a new version of barcode software package that allows standards-compliant barcodes to be created on Windows Store apps and Windows 8 Operating System using fonts.

Printing barcodes using fonts is well-known (in the industry) for creating the highest quality barcodes. Fonts, besides being ubiquitous, enable deployment to a wide variety of platforms, raster to the resolution of printer when printed, and are not limited to the Dots per Inch (DPI) of devices' screens.

In Windows Store app, fonts can be easily embedded as local resources. ConnectCode barcode software package thus enables developers to take advantage of the barcode fonts-engine, which is well-tested by the industry over the years and well-received by many Fortune 500 companies around the world, in their Windows Store app.

Barcodes supported in Windows Store app
  • Code128 (Auto/A/B/C) Barcode
  • EAN 13 Barcode (European Article Numbering)
  • EAN 8 Barcode
  • UPCA Barcode (Universal Product Code)
  • UPCE Barcode
  • GS1 Databar 14
  • Codabar Barcode
  • Code39 Barcode
  • Code39 ASCII Barcode (Extended)
  • Code93 Barcode
  • GS1 128 / UCCEAN Barcode
  • I2of5 Barcode (Interleaved 2 of 5)
  • Industrial 2 of 5 Barcode
  • ITF14 Barcode
  • Modified Plessy Barcode
  • POSTNET Barcode
  • ISBN/ISSN/EXT2/EXT5 Barcode
A Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows 8 is provided to ease the task of generating check digits, adding barcode start/stop characters, verifying inputs, and encoding of barcode characters. This SDK is available in Visual Studio Windows Store Class library and HTML5/Javascripts. Samples based on the Visual Studio Split App template are also provided to help developers get started on the implementation.

This new version of the barcode software package also provides Dynamic Link Libraries for .Net 2.0 to .Net 4.5 frameworks in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments. Barcodes can also be generated in enterprise applications such as Microsoft SQL Server (Reporting Services) and Crystal Reports. The Barcode Fonts Encoder, formulas for Microsoft Office and Barcode Image Generator are also updated and tested with Windows 8 and the latest Microsoft Office preview. This is to ensure that the generated barcodes will meet the strictest requirements set by the industry in the upcoming Windows 8 OS. New localized barcode fonts to support non-Unicode compliant applications running on country-specific code pages are also included in this version.

Email
info@barcoderesource.com

Website
http://www.barcoderesource.com

Product Information
ConnectCode Barcode Fonts

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About ConnectCode Pte Ltd

ConnectCode is founded with the goal of providing comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective automation tools, barcode fonts and software. Our team consists of experienced personnel from both the auto-id and software industry. All our products are developed in-house and they are trusted and highly regarded by many organizations and companies around the world.

ConnectCode Pte Ltd
14 Robinson Road,
#13-00 Far East Finance Building
Singapore 048545
17-April-2012

Barcode software package introduces the creation of standards-compliant barcodes on mobile devices using web fonts
ConnectCode, a leading provider of barcode software and fonts, today announced the release of a new version of ConnectCode Barcode Fonts. This version introduces breakthrough technology that allows standards-compliant barcodes to be created on both desktop and mobile devices using web fonts.

In the auto-id industry, it is well known that barcode fonts enable the highest quality barcodes that meet the strictest industry requirements to be created. When a font is printed, it rasters to the resolution of printer and will not be limited to the Dots per Inch (DPI) of devices' screens.

The barcode web fonts technology combines the advantage of using a font and the ubiquity of the web to ease the creation of high quality barcodes. The technology uses HTML5 and Javascript to ensure the successful creation of barcodes on a wide variety of browsers on both desktop and mobile devices. Different types of fonts such as Open Type fonts or Microsoft Web Embedding Fonts for the same barcode are automatically streamed across the web. This removes the need for the user to perform any prior installation or setup.

List of Supported Browsers:
  • iOS 5 Mobile Browser (iOS)
  • Safari 5.1+ (Mac OS X)
  • Internet Explorer 8 (Windows)
  • Internet Explorer 9 (Windows)
  • Opera 11+ (Windows)
  • Google Chrome 16+ (Windows)
  • Google Chrome 16+ (Mac OS X)
This new version of Connect Barcode Fonts package also includes a wide variety of updates including support for the creation of barcodes in Microsoft SQL Server (Reporting Services). Both Report Definition Language (RDL) and Report Definition Language Client Side (RDLC) reports on SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 are supported. The .Net Dynamic Link Library (DLL) for creating barcodes has also been updated to support the .Net 4.0 Framework. The formulas for creating barcodes in Crystal Reports have also been further optimized and an updated barcode software imager that works on upcoming Windows 8 operating system is also included.

Email

info@barcoderesource.com

Website
ConnectCode

Product Information
ConnectCode Barcode Fonts

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About ConnectCode Pte Ltd
ConnectCode is founded with the goal of providing comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective automation tools, barcode fonts and software. Our team consists of experienced personnel from both the auto-id and software industry. All our products are developed in-house and they are trusted and highly regarded by many organizations and companies around the world.

ConnectCode Pte Ltd
14 Robinson Road,
#13-00 Far East Finance Building
Singapore 048545
03-March-2012

Barcode .Net SDK adds support for Windows 8 .Net 4.0 framework
ConnectCode, a leading provider of barcode software and fonts, today announced the release of a new version of ConnectCode .Net Barcode SDK (v3.5). This new version adds full support for the .Net 4.0 Framework, the standard development platform in the upcoming Microsoft Windows 8 operating system.

The new .Net Framework 4.0 uses Common Language Runtime 4.0 and does not automatically use previous versions of .Net Framework to run applications that are built with older versions of the framework. Hence, the new Barcode SDK provides dynamic link libraries for both previous and new versions of the .Net Framework.

ConnectCode .Net Barcode SDK is an advanced and modern .Net compliant barcode software development kit that supports generation of all commonly used linear barcodes in the industry. It is one of the most flexible barcode SDK available and features a multi-layered design to ensure maximum scalability and flexibility. The Barcode SDK is popular and is widely deployed by many Fortune 500 companies.

Barcodes Supported :
  • Code39 Barcode
  • Code39 Ascii Barcode
  • Code93 Barcode
  • Codabar Barcode
  • Code128 (Auto/A/B/C) Barcode
  • I2of5 Barcode (Interleaved 2 of 5)
  • Industrial 2of5 Barcode
  • ITF14 Barcode
  • Modified Plessy Barcode
  • POSTNET Barcode
  • EAN 13 Barcode (European Article Numbering)
  • EAN 8 Barcode
  • UPCA Barcode (Universal Product Code)
  • UPCE Barcode
  • UCCEAN Barcode
  • ISBN/ISSN/EXT2/EXT5 Barcode
  • GS1 Databar 14/Truncated/Limited/Expanded Barcode
Email

info@barcoderesource.com

Website
ConnectCode

Product Information
ConnectCode .Net Barcode SDK

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About ConnectCode Pte Ltd
ConnectCode is founded with the goal of providing comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective automation tools, barcode fonts and software. Our team consists of experienced personnel from both the auto-id and software industry. All our products are developed in-house and they are trusted and highly regarded by many organizations and companies around the world.

ConnectCode Pte Ltd
14 Robinson Road,
#13-00 Far East Finance Building
Singapore 048545