Leitcode 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 BarcodeItem products.
The value to encode must have the following structure:
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5 digits for Postal code (Postleitzahl, PLZ)
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3 digits for Street ID/number
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3 digits for House number
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2 digits for Product code
Sample of a Deutsche Post Leitcode Barcode
In order to get a Deutsche Post Leitcode barcode image, please
follow these steps:
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Set the Symbology property to DeutschePostLeitcode
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Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
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Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed
in Inches)
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Set the BarRatio property to 3
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Set the QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 13 digits:
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5 digits for Postal code (Postleitzahl, PLZ)
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3 digits for Street ID/number
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3 digits for House number
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2 digits for Product code