ISMN Barcode
This Symbology is also known as
International Standard Music Number, ISMN-13, ISMN-10, ISMN+5, ISMN+2, ISMN
Supplement 5/Five-digit Add-On, ISMN Supplement 2/Two-digit Add-On, ISO 10957
Overview
The International Standard Music
Number (ISMN) is a unique number for the identification of all printed music
publications from all over the world, whether available for sale, hire or
gratis--whether a part, a score, or an element in a multi-media kit.
The ISMN is designed to rationalize the processing and handling of printed
music and the respective bibliographical data for publishing houses, the music
trade and libraries.
The Components of an ISMN
The structure for ISMN numbers is the following:
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The letter M used to distinguish the ISMN from the ISBN
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3 digits for Publisher identifier
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5 digits for Item identifier
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1 digit for checksum
Based on the ISMN number passed to Barcode Professional, it
will generate an EAN-13 barcode representing the specified ISMN.
Add-On or Supplement code
The Add-On Symbols were designed to encode information
supplementary to that in the main bar code symbol on periodicals and paperback
books. The Add-On can be composed of 2 or 5 digits only.
Sample of an ISMN Barcode
Light Margin Indicators - a greater than (>) and/or
less than (<) character - are intended to protected the essential light areas
to the left and right of the code that the barcode scanner needs to recognize
the beginning and end.
How to create ISMN barcodes using Barcode Professional
Note: Please refer to the Class
Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods
stated in this document.
In order to get an ISMN barcode image, please follow these
steps:
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Set the Symbology property to Ismn
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Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
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Set the BarWidth property to 0.013 (Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the BarHeight property to 0.9 (Value is expressed in Inches)
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If Guard Bars are needed:
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Set the GuardBar property to True
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Set the GuardBarHeight property to 0.965 (Value is expressed in
Inches)
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Set the QuietZoneWidth property to 0.091 (Value is expressed in
Inches)
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Set the Code property with an ISMN number
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Add-On Settings if needed:
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Set the EanUpcSupplement to Digits2 (Two-Digit Add-On) or Digits5
(Five-Digit Add-On)
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Set the EanUpcSupplementCode with the Add-On value which must be 2 or 5
digits only
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Drawn Light Margin Indicators if needed:
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Set the DisplayLightMarginIndicator to True
ISMN barcode images example
Code property = M-345-12345-8 will produce the
following barcode image:
