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UPC Barcode Software
UPC barcode software is needed to generate UPC (Universal Bar codes). UPC is a symbol found on all retail products that passes the checkout line in the United States. The software is used to produce two versions of UPC codes used on American products- UPC A (12 numeric digits) and UPC E (8 numeric digits), as well as supplemental codes comprising 2-5 digits. UPC bar codes are GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) compliant.
Designing UPC Codes
UPC barcode software are used to convert UPC numbers obtained from the GS1-the body that administers UPC codes standards and specifications- into barcodes of high quality printed on labels, documents, databases, packaging and reports. UPC codes for different products are unique with variations in height, spacing and width of bars. The last digit is always the checksum.
UPC software like UPC tools support several barcode fonts. They give you options to choose full or half height barcodes, to ensure careful design of UPC codes in accordance with GS1 standards. To ensure precision in UPC code printing these software even narrow the bar code image so that ink spread caused by the printing press is compensated.
The software also computes the required check digits for your UPC codes and formats the UPC codes with the help of the BARUP.exe and checksum option. The generated barcodes can be saved in files. They may also be copied on the clip board. You can send the barcode images to other applications like Excel, Crystal Reports, Word and Photoshop by copy and paste or insert image file option. They have template options for easy bar code design. They also allow creation of barcode batches in bulk by using plug in options.
Other Features
This software has an automation support feature which allows automated operations with macros. The software also helps to enhance the barcode design with features like fonts, rotation, text positioning, coloring etc. This software feature the barcode Active X control which can be used by dropping the barcode image into MS office applications like MS Excel and Word. They enable VBA functions for MS Excel and database utility.
Application Areas
UPC barcode software is used to generate UPCs for package designing industry, shipping labels, invoices, retail sector, manufacturing sector and is also used in the global supply chains.
UPC codes are more complicated than other bar codes. UPC barcode software helps to generate these codes accurately and easily by using latest barcode technology.
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