Deutsche Post Identcode Barcode

This Symbology is also known as German Postal 2 of 5 Identcode, Deutsche Post AG Identcode, Deutsche Frachtpost Identcode, Identcode, CodeIdentcode, Deutsche Post AG (DHL)

Overview
Identcode barcode Symbology is used by German Post (Deutsche Post AG) (Deutsche Frachtpost).
The Identcode contains a tracking number providing an identification of the customer (sender) and the mail piece.
The value to encode length is fixed to 11 digits plus 1 digit checksum which is automatically calculated by BarcodeItem products. The value to encode must have the following structure:
  • 2 digits for ID of primary distribution center
  • 3 digits for Customer ID
  • 6 digits for Mailing number

Sample of a Deutsche Post Identcode Barcode

How to create Deutsche Post Identcode barcodes using BarcodeItem

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 Identcode barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to DeutschePostIdentcode
  • 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 QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 11 digits:
    • 2 digits for ID of primary distribution center
    • 3 digits for Customer ID
    • 6 digits for Mailing number
Example of Deutsche Post Identcode barcode images
Code property = 56400000005 will produce the following barcode image:
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