Deutsche Post Leitcode Barcode

This Symbology is also known as German Postal 2 of 5 Leitcode, CodeLeitcode, Leitcode, Deutsche Post AG (DHL)

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

Deutsche Post Leitcode BarcodeLeitcode barcode Symbology is used by German Post (Deutsche Post AG) (Deutsche Frachtpost). The Leitcode gives an indication of the destination.

The value to encode length is fixed to 13 digits plus 1 digit checksum which is automatically calculated by Barcode Professional products. The value to encode must have the following structure:
  • 5 digits for Postal code (Postleitzahl, PLZ)
  • 3 digits for Street ID/number
  • 3 digits for House number
  • 2 digits for Product code

Sample of a Deutsche Post Leitcode Barcode
Sample of a Deutsche Post Leitcode Barcode

How to create Deutsche Post Leitcode barcodes using Barcode Professional for

Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a Deutsche Post Leitcode barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to DeutschePostLeitcode
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarRatio property to 3
    • Set the QuietZoneWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 13 digits:
    • 5 digits for Postal code (Postleitzahl, PLZ)
    • 3 digits for Street ID/number
    • 3 digits for House number
    • 2 digits for Product code
Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a Deutsche Post Leitcode barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to DeutschePostLeitcode
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    All values for barcode dimensions are expressed in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils. For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit property as needed.
    • Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarRatio property to 3
    • Set the QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 13 digits:
    • 5 digits for Postal code (Postleitzahl, PLZ)
    • 3 digits for Street ID/number
    • 3 digits for House number
    • 2 digits for Product code

Example of Deutsche Post Leitcode barcode images

Code property = 8173908300200 will produce the following barcode image:

Deutsche Post Leitcode Barcode - Code property = 8173908300200