GS1
DataBar Family of bar codes
GS1 DataBar (formerly Reduced Space Symbols or RSS) symbols can identify small
items and carry more information than the current EAN/UPC barcode (GS1 DataBar
symbols will not necessarily replace EAN/UCC bar codes, as it will be left to
the brand owner - the party responsible for specifying package design - to
decide). GS1 DataBar enables GTIN identification for hard-to-mark products like
fresh foods, jewelry and do-it-yourself hardware products and can carry GS1
Application Identifiers (AI) such as serial numbers, lot numbers, and
expiration dates. This creates the opportunity for solutions supporting product
authentication and traceability, product quality and effectiveness, variable
measure product identification, and couponing.
GS1 DataBar is a family of linear barcode symbologies used within the GS1
System. There are three types of GS1 DataBar symbols, two of which have a
number of versions optimized for different application requirements.
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional or DataBar-14
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional or DataBar-14 encodes AI (01) in a linear symbol
that can be scanned omnidirectionally by suitably programmed slot scanners. GS1
DataBar-14 is capable of encoding 20000000000000 (2 x 10 ^ 13) values. These
values are expressed as 14 digits called Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs). The
first digit is a linkage flag. The following 13 digits are data characters. The
13 data characters plus an implied check digit form a GS1 14-digit item
identification number including a leading Indicator digit.
NOTE: The
leading (01) is the implied application identifier (AI) and is not encoded in
the symbol. The last digit, which is a check digit, is not directly encoded in
the barcode.
Sample of a GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional/GS1 DataBar-14/RSS-14 Barcode
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 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional/GS1
DataBar-14/RSS-14 barcode image, please follow these steps:
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Set the Symbology property to GS1DataBarOmnidirectional or GS1DataBar14
or Rss14
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Setting up dimensions:
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Set the BarWidth property to 0.0208
(Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the BarHeight property to 0.6864 (33 * BarWidth) or higher
(Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the Code property with a 13-digit value representing a GTIN-14 code
excluding AI (01) and last check digit.
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 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional/GS1
DataBar-14/RSS-14 barcode image, please follow these steps:
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Set the Symbology property to GS1DataBarOmnidirectional or GS1DataBar14
or Rss14
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Setting up dimensions:
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.
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Set the BarWidth property to 0.0208
(Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the BarHeight property to 0.6864 (33 * BarWidth) or higher
(Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the Code property with a 13-digit value representing a GTIN-14 code
excluding AI (01) and last check digit.