Channel Code Barcode

This Symbology is also known as ANSI/AIM BC12-1998

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

Channel Code BarcodeChannel Code is a linear (1D) barcode symbology designed to encode numeric values between 2 and 7 digits (from 0 up to 7742862) in the smallest length possible. It features six different Channels ranging from 3 to 8 supporting a given range of values:

Channel Code Allowed Range
3 0-26
4 0-292
5 0-3493
6 0-44072
7 0-576688
8 0-7742862
In order for a scanner device to read a given channel code, it must be attuned to the specific channel of the code in question. For this reason, it is recommended to manually set the channel of the barcode to the same channel to which all relevant scanners will be attuned.

How to create Channel Code 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 Channel Code barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to ChannelCode
  • Set the ChannelCode property to an integer from 3 to 8
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • 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 an integer in the allowed range for the specified Channel (See Table above)
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 Channel Code barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to ChannelCode
  • Set the ChannelCode property to an integer from 3 to 8
  • 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 QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be an integer in the allowed range for the specified Channel (See Table above)

Example of Channel Code barcode images

Code property = 1234567 and ChannelCode property = 8 will produce the following barcode image:

Channel Code Barcode - Code property = 1234567