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David Mulligan
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David Mulligan asked on 25 Jan 2010, 07:44 PM
Hi Steve,

Is there any 2D barcode symbologies supported by telerik barcode control?
Also is there a way to determine the size of the barcode created by these different symbologies?

Thanks

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Steve
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answered on 26 Jan 2010, 07:46 AM
Hi David,

Currently we do not support 2D bardcodes, however we have this request logged in our features list and if there is enough interest for such barcodes, we would consider their implementation for a subsequent release of the product.
However you can use an external barcode product and show it in the reports if necessary. Every Barcode component produces images and thus if you have a 3rd party library/component that can create the barcodes you desire, then you can use our PictureBox item to show this image. For example you can define a user function that returns the image and feed the picturebox item with it e.g.:

        public static Image GetBarcodeImage(string barcode)
        {
            // This is the pseudo code
            My2DBarcode barcodeEngine = new My2DBarcode(barcode)
            return barcodeEngine.GetImage();
        }

And use this UserFunction in the PictureBox Value expression:

    = GetBarcodeImage(Fields.BarCode)

Additionally we would appreciate if you mention which are the 2D symbologies that interest you most and why, so that we can have them in mind when we start considering such barcodes.

Greetings,
Steve
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David Mulligan
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answered on 26 Jan 2010, 03:49 PM
Thanks for the reply Steve. Hope you guys would roll out support for the 2d barcode as soon as possible.
For 2D, I consider the Datamatrix symbology is the most required and the widely used one. The reason being its the most compact in sizes which is an important criteria in reporting purposes. Other important one's are QR and PDF417 symbologies.

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Steve
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answered on 27 Jan 2010, 08:52 AM
Hi David Mulligan,

Thank you for the additional info -  it is always great to know how/what feature is/would be used, especially when it comes to making plans for its future implementation.

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Anthony Walk
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answered on 04 Feb 2010, 10:38 PM

Hello Steve,

I would like to see support for 2D Barcodes, as well. 2D barcodes are more reliable and are suited for transferring much more data than 1D barcodes.

 

I recently purchased the Telerik Suite and plan to migrate my reports from Crystal Reports 2008 to Telerik, but I hit a snag with the 2D Datamatrix issue. Crystal Reports did not directly support the Datamatrix, but it worked reasonably well with a third party vender called <removed link(advertisement)>. Does anyone here have any experience with using Azalea in a Telerik Report or know of a forum that might help?

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Robert
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answered on 26 Apr 2010, 11:03 PM
What constitutes sufficient interest?  How many developers have to ask for 2D bar codes before you decide to implement them?

As for symbologies, I would say, start with the most popular ones.  Having something is better than having nothing at all.

Why don't you do some research and find out what symbologies are most useful?  Somebody must have done that when you implemented linear bar codes.  So just do the same thing for 2D.
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answered on 04 May 2010, 08:29 AM
I need a 2D (datamatrix) barcode, too.

I am looking forward to see this, feature.

Now I'll continue using another reporting tool.
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Grant Henderson
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answered on 09 May 2010, 02:16 PM
We'd like to see GS1 Databar:

http://www.gs1.org/barcodes/databar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GS1_DataBar

This seems to be the direction barcode scanner manufacturers are going as well as the entire retail industry.

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TFOMS_Vrn
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answered on 11 Jan 2011, 02:22 PM
I'd like to see PDF417 Barcode in Telerik Reports. Is it planned?
Also what solutions for producing PDF 417 Barcodes as picture can you advice?
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Saverio
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answered on 14 Jan 2011, 09:42 AM
Hi Telerik people,
having 2D code printing, at least QR and pdf417 is a must for us!
Have a nice day!
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C
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answered on 28 Jan 2011, 05:24 PM
A possible workaround, if you application has internet connectivity, is to put a picture control on your report and load the image dynamically from the google charts api. http://code.google.com/apis/chart/docs/gallery/qr_codes.html

You just send a http request like https://chart.googleapis.com/chart?chs=150x150&cht=qr&chl=Hello%20world&choe=UTF-8 and the response should be a png image. I don't have a code example but it should be easy enough to handle the ItemDataBinding event for your picture.
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Chris T.
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answered on 02 Feb 2011, 03:55 PM
Just thought I'd pile-on and add that 2d barcodes (specifically, PDF417) would be quite useful to us as well.
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Tom
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answered on 03 Mar 2011, 04:45 PM
It's been over a year since this was first requested. I would like to add myself to the list of developers that need 2D datamatrix barcode support in reporting and I would also like it as a control for WPF and Silverlight. Any updates from Telerik on the status of this request?
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Jerry
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answered on 22 Jun 2011, 01:14 PM
We'd like Datamatrix too!
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Mark
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answered on 14 Jul 2011, 07:48 PM
Please add 2D Datamatrix
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BlackTiger
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answered on 10 Nov 2011, 05:10 AM
2D Datamatrix would be great
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Almir
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answered on 07 Jan 2012, 04:57 PM
Same here. 2D Datamatrix would be perfect. Any news?
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Steve
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answered on 09 Jan 2012, 10:36 AM
Hi guys,

Keep them coming! So far from all posts we've gathered (not only this thread) it seems that PDF417, Datamatrix and QR symbologies are most demanded and we would definitely have this in mind when working on 2D barcodes.

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Steve
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Grigore Dolghin
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answered on 09 Jan 2012, 01:56 PM
+1 for PDF417. This barcode is used on taxes forms in Romania and it's important to have it, please. Thank you.
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Augeneer
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answered on 11 Jan 2012, 03:09 AM
Hi All,

We would like to be added to the list that need 2D barcode support in reporting.
Our clients seem to be going the Datamatrix, QR or PDF417....

Please let us know with timelines on this... We are starting a couple of projects soon that needs this sort of support.

Regards

Augeneer
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Shirley
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answered on 06 Feb 2012, 06:52 AM
Hi Augeneer !

I'm surprised that so many people are looking for 2d barcode generator, I mean, you can easily find them online, right?
Look, if you want awesome 2d barcode generator, here's a nice one I'm using, and it supports QR Code, Data Matrix and PDF 417!
<removed link(ad)>
and this one too, <removed link(ad)>
 
Just thought you're in need. Hope it's helpful :-)

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Grigore Dolghin
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answered on 06 Feb 2012, 08:09 AM
@Shirley: No, it's not helpful. Let me put it this way: why would I pay 1000 USD more (first package) or 3990 USD more (second package), just to have the 2D barcodes? Why wouldn't I switch completely to a different reporting tool, which have them and costs less? (yes, they do exist and I'm pretty sure you know which one I mean now, I'm just avoiding writing the name here)
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answered on 06 Feb 2012, 04:08 PM
If you wan't free there are usually solutions out there. It can at least hold you over while Telerik drags their feet on this 2D barcode stuff. Like this project, http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdf417lib/ . Found it after a short Google search.
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Shirley
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answered on 07 Feb 2012, 05:09 AM
Hi Grigore,
sorry it didn't help...
My company purchased a Small Company License for only $550, linear and 2d barcodes included, so I didn't think that might be a problem...
You know we've actually downloaded freeware online before, but it just didn't work out, so we decided to save the trouble instead of the money...
But still, good luck. Hope you'll find something nice soon :)
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Evan
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answered on 12 Apr 2012, 09:44 PM
Would like to add my support for getting 2D barcodes added. We specifically need PDF417. Thanks!
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Vasssek
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answered on 23 Jun 2012, 01:06 PM
Hello,

please add 2D barcodes support to Telerik Reporting...

Thank you.

Vasssek
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Smithe
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answered on 25 Feb 2013, 10:35 AM
I found a third party 2D barcode tool to create barcode in the reporting. Check out the <admin>Link removed (advertising)</admin>.
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Robert
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answered on 26 Feb 2013, 02:03 PM
Another vote for PDF417
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Joerg
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answered on 03 Mar 2013, 09:08 AM
... and another vote for 2d-barcode ...
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Richard
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answered on 07 May 2013, 07:31 AM
Here is a good barcode generator which supports to adjust the site of the created barcode that I have used: <removed link(ad)>. You can refer to this <removed link(ad)> to get detailed information.
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Danny
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answered on 07 Jun 2013, 03:33 AM
i am not clear whrther telerik has such a barcode tool, but i usually do such a work and i am using some good imaging sdks which can do the job.  iam not an export in the realm, but i have several years' experience so i can give you some advices. there are many ways to do that. If you wanna save these complicated steps and find a easy way, you can google  barcode generator and you will find many useful tools, or google how to create barcode in c# to get instructive articles.  I use a barcode generator driver found on the internet . Install it and it becomes a selectable option.Then you can generate barcodes  in many formats  in any program at all, including Adobe Acrobat . Just open the sdk, select barcode, and choice a form you want, then you can generate barcode<removed link(ad)> in c#, vb, asp ,etc ,the task will be finished in several seconds. if you haven't found a good choice  , you can have a try. best wishes.
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Grigore Dolghin
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answered on 12 Jun 2013, 11:44 PM
Ignoring the advertising made in the above post.

Guys, still no 2D barcode? really?
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Ross Presser
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answered on 02 Aug 2013, 10:25 PM
Actually, QR codes are currently supported
http://demos.telerik.com/aspnet-ajax/barcode/examples/qrcode/defaultcs.aspx

No other 2D families yet :(
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Squall
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answered on 05 Aug 2013, 12:23 PM
If you render the barcode to image in user function then you can set it to the picturebox.Value.

SN
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Leona
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answered on 24 Sep 2013, 06:24 AM
hey,as for most of you wanna a resource about <removed link(ad)>, here i recommend you this one
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Eric
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answered on 15 Oct 2013, 11:19 PM
So Telerik is forcing us to go elsewhere to use 2D barcodes.  This package was referred to earlier in this thread and I have to agree that it would be very foolish for me to spend another $3K for this package on top of what i need in the Telerik package.

I am not sure why Telerik is not supporting 2D barcodes.
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Squall
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answered on 17 Oct 2013, 12:41 PM
Hi, if you have license for the RadControls you can use their barcode control to generate the 2D barcode image within user function:
http://www.telerik.com/help/aspnet-ajax/barcode-qrcode.html
http://www.telerik.com/help/aspnet-ajax/barcode-outputtype.html

public static Image GetBarcodeImage(string barcode)
{
         RadBarcode barcode = new RadBarcode();
         barcode.Text = "some text";
         barcode.Type = BarcodeType.QRCode;
         return  barcode.GetImage();
}
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Eric
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answered on 17 Oct 2013, 12:52 PM
QR Codes is only one type of 2D barcode. I need to have Datamatrix and PDF-413 and other formats.  What concerns me is that Q/R code technology and Datamatrix is similar, why not support.
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EEE
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answered on 02 Nov 2013, 11:47 PM
As a number of posters have said, there are a number of 3rd party tools to generate PDF417  2D bar codes.  Some of them are open source/no cost. Google "pdf417 open source".  Believe the same is true for Datamatrix, though haven't had to play with that one yet.

Once generated just add them to your report via the picture box as described earlier.  
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Davis Drury
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answered on 07 Mar 2014, 06:48 PM
2D barcode is sorely needed in your reporting software... please add!!
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Mark
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answered on 12 Mar 2014, 07:37 AM
Please add datamatrix ,ecc 200 barcodes.


I would also like to suggest barcode reader that would be able to decode image of barcode.


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Arron
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answered on 26 May 2014, 08:55 AM
How about this barcode reader I am testing these days? Do you have any ideas about it? Or any good suggestion? Thanks in advance.



Best regards,
Arron
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