Barcode plug-in for Indesign

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Up to our neck in barcode problems this week

New request from customer: within the variable print we do for mailing letters, we need to produce variable bar codes (not sure what type so the variety in the plug-in should be extensive) that link to another number.

Anyone dealt with a similar challenge?

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oh yeah, and apparently it should be cheap.... almost free ya know

[mwc]

Just use a barcode font for the variable type box. Make sure you format the number properly (some formats need an "*" before and after the code (i.e. *123456789*)

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that sounds too easy

[Ear]

It is that easy. I have a USPS font for postal smart barcodes.

Still haven't seen a plugin for creating UPC barcodes... that would be sweet.

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where does one get the fonts?

[Ear]

https://ribbs.usps.gov/onecodesolution/download.cfm

[Ear]

The site has a lot of downloads. Scroll down and you will see both AFP and NON-AFP fonts. Go for the AFP, unless you're still using Pagemaker or something.

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thanks.


Really? Still using Pagemaker? I know you think Canadians are a bit backward, but Pagemaker?

[Ear]

I received a Pagemaker PDF just last week.

[Joe]

I received a Pagemaker PDF just last week.

A PageMaker PDF wouldn't be too bad. I received a PageMaker document last week with TypeStyler 2.0 links in it.

[Ear]

TypeStyler was the bomb back in the day!

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I received a Pagemaker PDF just last week.

wow, where do you live? Bora Bora?
A PageMaker PDF wouldn't be too bad. I received a PageMaker document last week with TypeStyler 2.0 links in it.

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oy, ipad madnes on that reply, sorry

[Joe]

I received a Pagemaker PDF just last week.

A PageMaker PDF wouldn't be too bad. I received a PageMaker document last week with TypeStyler 2.0 links in it.

wow, where do you live? Bora Bora?

I wish!

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