Re: Barcoding and IPDS

[Art Tostaine <atostain@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

John Earl wrote:
> 
> I got a message from some freinds who are trying to do barcode printing
> to an IPDS printer and using RLU/SEU to set it up.  I've never used IPDS
> for barcode, (and I actively avoid RLU) so I don't know what to tell
> them.
> Anyone have some clues that I can toss their way?
> 
> Also, I've done barcoding to a Magnum engine printer, does anyone know
> if that code is similar enough to IPDS printing that it would be worth
> sharing with them?
> 
> > John, how can I use RLU to create vertical/horizontal lines and boxs for my
> > barcode program.  I'm specifically looking for the syntax parameters that 
>are
> > required. I had attempted to put a box in my program at the record level and
> > had received the "Too few values specified for keyword" error.  I then tried
> > to add length, width, and position parameters. But, I couldn't get it to 
>allow
> > anyone of these parameters in the first position. I am looking for any info
> > that would shed light on this subject and really appreciate your help.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> jte
> 
> *********************************************************
> * John Earl                     - Gig Harbor, Washington*
> * johnearl_at_blarg_dot_net     - Home                  *
> * jearl_at_rei_dot_com          - Work                  *
> *********************************************************

I am not RLU either, but they need to use the BARCODE Keyword.  Tell
them to try and
put the BARCODE keyword into the DDS first, then go into RLU and try to
find the
question.  That's the way we learn where most of the SDA options are
buried.

-- 
Art Tostaine, Jr.
Atostain@crecomp.com
Creative Computer Associates, Inc.
Parlin, NJ
(908) 525-9414
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* This is the Midrange System Mailing List!  To submit a new message,   *
* send your mail to "MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com".  To unsubscribe from     *
* this list send email to MAJORDOMO@midrange.com and specify            *
* 'unsubscribe MIDRANGE-L' in the body of your message.  Questions      *
* should be directed to the list owner / operator: david@midrange.com   *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *