# Fully customizable Barcode Generation

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### 🎯 **Barcode Design & Printing in Logic ERP – Step-by-Step Guide with Emojis**

Welcome to this tutorial! 🎉 Learn how to **design, customize, and print barcode labels** in Logic ERP. Whether you're in **retail or inventory**, this guide will help you master barcodes with ease! 🛍️📦

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#### 🧭 **Navigate to Barcode Label Printing**

1. **🔧 Access Configuration:**
   * Click on **Configuration** in the top-left corner.
   * ✅ Assign a unique name to your configuration setup.
2. **📂 Navigate the Main Menu:**
   * Head to the **Main Menu**.
   * Select **Reports/Queries** 📝
3. **📊 Item Reports Selection:**
   * Inside Reports/Queries, click **Item Reports**.
4. **🏷️ Barcode Labels Printing:**
   * Click on **Barcode Labels Printing** to get started!

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#### 🧠 **Understanding Barcode Print Options**

* **🧩 Each Unit** – Prints based on the conversion factor in purchases.
* **🎁 Free Units** – Barcodes for free units in a purchase bill.
* **🔢 Every Piece** – Assigns a barcode to each item purchased.
* And more! Select the option that suits your needs best! ⚙️

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#### ⚙️ **General Configuration Settings**

* **🖥️ External Software for Label:** Select **Logic Barcode.net** as the external software for labels.
* **🧷 Data Source Type As:** Set as **Embedded**
* **📁 User Column Options:**  Select **Item Directory Path** (Default or User-Defined).
* **🔐 Rate Encryption:** Choose rates to be displayed in **encrypted form**.

✅ **Save your configuration** before proceeding.

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#### 🖨️ **Printing Barcodes in Logic ERP**

🧾 You can generate barcodes using three methods:

* **📌 Item-Wise**
* **🧾 Voucher-Wise**
* **📦 Stock-Wise**

**📝 Example:**  Generating Barcodes from a Purchase Voucher.

1. Select a **Purchase Voucher -** Items within the voucher will be displayed along with their **quantities, rates, and other details**.
2. **Choose an Item** –  Select the item(s)  ➡️ for which you want to generate barcodes.
3. Click **"Create"**
   * ✅ Select **"Yes"** to print the barcodes immediately.
   * 🎨 Select **"No"** to open the **design window** and customize the barcode before printing.

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#### ✏️ **Creating a Barcode Design in Logic ERP**

Designing a barcode in Logic ERP is a straightforward process that allows customization based on your business needs. Follow these steps to create a barcode design:

1. **Click on "Create"** ➕ to begin designing a new barcode.
2. **Click on "New"** to initiate a fresh barcode design. 🆕
3. 🏷️ **Assign a Name** to your barcode design for easy identification.
4. **Select the Unit** 📏 **of Measurement** (inches, centimeters, or millimeters) according to your label size.
5. **Set the Height and Width** of the barcode sticker to ensure it fits your label dimensions.
6. **Customize Additional Settings** such as📝 text, 🎨 fonts, 📊 barcode format.
7. 💾 Click **Save** or **Save As** for re-use.

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#### 🔌 **Setting Up Data Sources**

1. **⚙️ Access Data Source Settings:** To connect your document or application to the database, follow these steps: CommentShare feedback on the editor
   * Navigate within your app.
   * Choose **DBF** as data source type.
2. **📂 Locate Item Directory File:**
   * Go to your firm’s **barcode folder** 🗂️ where you have stored the item directory file.
3. **🛠️ Create Table Manually (if needed):**
   * Manually add if not auto-loaded

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#### 📄 **Page Setup & Advanced Settings**

* **🖨️ Printer & Page Size:** Select the appropriate printer and page size that match your document's requirements.&#x20;
* **📐 Measurement Units:** Choose your preferred measurement units from inches, centimeters, or millimeters.&#x20;
* **↔️ Spacing & Margins:** Modify the spacing and margins to suit your document layout needs.&#x20;
* **🎯Configuring Print Quality Settings:** Opt for higher quality settings for sharper and more vibrant outputs, keeping in mind that these may take longer to print.&#x20;
* **🎨 Color Schemes:** Adjust hue, brightness, and more to ensure your output matches your aesthetic or branding needs.

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#### 🖋️ **Designing the Barcode**

* Click on **Insert Tab** → Select the **Text Box** ✏️
  * Right-click to customize font style, size, and effects 🎨

**💡 Data Source Options:**

* **🧍 Fixed Value:** Enter static text.
* **📂 Database Field:** Select a field (e.g., Item Name).
* **💻 Visual Basic Script:** Advanced scripting for barcode design.
* **🧑‍💻 User Defined Prompt:** Manual data (e.g. Expiry Date)
* **🔄 Inline Script:** Create **dynamic formulas** to modify barcode data.

🧮 *Example: If the original **MRP** is ₹470 and the script adds ₹10, the barcode will show ₹480*.

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#### 🖼️ **Inserting Images & Barcode Elements**

* **🖼️ Insert Image:** Browse and adjust the placement.
* **🏷️ Insert Barcode:** Choose a **barcode type** (e.g. Code 128 for high-density barcodes).
  * Modify barcode **color, size, length, height, and text visibility**.
  * Set **Database Field** as a source (e.g., **Lot Code or Item Code**).

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#### 💾 **Saving & Printing Barcodes**

1. Click **Save Design** and **Preview** the **Print** 👀
2. Enter any **User Defined Prompts** manually.
3. Select Items ➡️ and  Enter Label Quantity
4. Click **Create** ➡️ and Choose a design ➡️ Click **Yes** to print. ✅

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#### 🔁 **Importing & Exporting Designs**

Effortlessly manage your barcode designs by utilizing our intuitive import and export features. This streamlined approach allows for consistent and effective utilization of your resources.

**📥 Import Design:**

* **🕹️ Quick Access** Load a previously saved file with just a single click, ensuring you can revisit any design effortlessly and efficiently when needed.
* 💾 **Supports various file formats** making it easier to work with different design tools and integrate seamlessly into your workflow.

**📤 Export Design:**

* **🗂️ Save for future edits or re-use** ensuring your work is easily retrievable and ready for continuous improvement or replication.
* 🎯Choose from several **export formats** to maintain quality and maintainability of your designs across different platforms or applications.

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#### ♻️ **Reuse Barcode Designs**

Boost productivity by **reusing your saved templates**! 🔁 Maintain consistency and save time across projects.

Leverage your previously saved files to maintain a consistent design language and adapt quickly to evolving project demands without starting

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#### ✅ **Conclusion**

Design and preview your barcodes for **clarity and aesthetics** 🎨. Adjust settings to match your brand and scanner needs. Add logos, choose dimensions, and select from formats like **QR codes, Logos, or Barcodes** to match your business goals.

Ready to barcode like a pro? 🚀\
Let’s get printing! 🖨️✨


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