TEC-IT News: Barcode, Labeling, Reporting, Auto-ID

TEC-IT releases version 15 of Barcode Maker Software Barcode Studio. Benefit from our advanced support for international requirements. The new version provides some useful features:

• All Applications, All Countries
  The new USPS Intelligent Mail package bar code enables the US Postal Service to enhance its package tracking. Han Xin code is intended for applications in China. DotCode provides state-of-the-art direct product marking capabilities.
• Go International
  Now Russian and Polish language support is available in addition to English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese.
• Perfect for Pre-Press
  Overprinting support enables you to create the best possible bar code quality.

Please find the details in the version history of Barcode Studio.

This download enables you to test Barcode Studio V15 for 10 days - unrestricted:
Download Barcode Studio - Free Demo Version!

TEC-IT is proud to announce the new TBarCode SDK Version 11.

In addition to general enhancements the barcode generator toolkit version 11 provides support for new 2-D symbologies and another USPS postal code:

• Han Xin Code
  This 2D symbology is optimized for Chinese character encoding and is intended for wide-spread use in China.
• DotCode
  A very unique 2D symbology which is represented by an array of dots and perfectly suited for high-speed direct part marking or inkjet applications.
• USPS Intelligent Mail Package
  This is a GS1-128-based, linear bar-code, which is used by the United States Postal Service for delivering packages.
• Custom drawing for creating eye-catching and appealing barcode logos can now be selected.
• Various other enhancements and bug-fixes.

Check out this well-known and mature barcode generator SDK by yourself! The demo version of TBarCode SDK V11 can be downloaded for free. More details are available in the version history.

TEC-IT extended the barcode support in its products with two new 2D symbologies. Both symbologies were officially released by the AIM, the association for automatic identification and mobility.

Han Xin Code

The first two-dimensional symbology is named Han Xin Code. The Han Xin symbology was developed by AIM China and is optimized to encode Chinese characters. This 2-D symbology is intended as the main 2D code for applications and paper based communication in China.

A single Han Xin Code symbol offers a huge maximum data capacity of up to 7827 numeric, 4350 ASCII or 2174 common Chinese region 1 or region 2 characters. Han Xin technology is in the public domain and can be used for free. This matrix symbology benefits from Reed-Solomon error correction (adjustable in 4 levels), offers advanced features like ECI and can be printed in 84 different sizes (square symbols which feature 23x23 up to 189x189 modules).

DotCode

The second 2D symbology is named DotCode. It was designed for high-speed, on-demand label printing or direct part marking with ink-jet and laser marking systems. The symbology was invented by Dr. Andrew Longacre, Jr. and is in the public domain.

A DotCode symbol appears as an array of dots with selectable aspect ratio; the user can adjust the overall shape of a DotCode array between rectangular ribbons and nearly square symbols. DotCode symbols grow in proportion to the amount of encoded data. While the size of a single DotCode symbol is theoretically not restricted, it’s limited to 124 lines/columns. The symbology uses error correction features, it was designed to tolerate missing, extra or poorly-placed dots without sacrificing reading integrity. Advanced features like ECI (Extended Channel Interpretation) and structured append are available.

Han Xin and DotCode SDK

The barcode generator SDK TBarCode V11 is the first TEC-IT product supporting these two new 2D symbologies.

Download and check out the brand-new TBarCode SDK V11. The demo is free!

Sports keep us fit!

In order to the slogan our customer focuses on running. Recently RunningGuru.com has extended its membership area with QR codes linking to running events. Event managers are now able to advertise by using the created bar codes. The runners can connect within seconds to any event, just by scanning the QR code.

The picture shows TEC-IT’s TBarCode SDK in action. This bar code software supports the generation of the QR Codes.

Find out more about RunningGuru and check out the website RunningGuru.com.

TEC-IT is proud to announce that the TFORMer Labeling and Reporting SDK is now available for Mac OS X^®.

Embed any printing task into your system! TFORMer SDK automates printing and exporting of industry compliant forms and labels. Integrate the labeling and reporting SDK into your application easily by using one of the various programming interfaces. More details on the TFORMer SDK product page

Just download and try it for free - TFORMer SDK V7.0.4

TEC-IT releases version 10 of the Barcode DLL for SAP ERP!

TBarCode/SAPwin is a powerful bar code generator software for SAP ERP, mySAP ERP and SAP R/3. The new version of this Barcode DLL for SAP includes the following features you should take advantage of:

• Customers of version 10 are prepared for the upcoming 64-Bit versions of SAPSprint and SAPgui.
• New bar code types: QR-Code 2005, Pharmazentralnummer (PZN7), Pharmazentralnummer (PZN8), DP Postmatrix ISBN 13, ISMN, ISSN, Italian Postal 3 of 9, Italian Pharmacode, Brazilian CEPNet
• New hexadecimal mode for binary data (e.g. for Deutsche Post Premiumadress)
• Flexible bar code positioning with global offset and adjustable printing direction (default behavior changed due to SAP specification).
• Advanced logging, fine-tuning of bar code size and module width optimization (output quality).
• Enhanced setup for easier deployment of the Barcode DLL (both for SAPSprint/SAPGUI and SAPlpd).
• and much more...

More information can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode/SAPwin 10

TBarCode Office V10.5.0 - Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word and Excel 2007/2010 - is now available for download.

The new version is based on VSTO 4.0 from Microsoft. For the user this means an improvement of user experience as well as a reduction of problems with inactive add-ins. Please find more details about enhancements in the version history.

We recommend to all users of V10.X to download the free barcode add-in update: Download TBarCode Office - Barcode Add-In.

TEC-IT releases version 14 of Barcode Maker Software Barcode Studio. Benefit from our new design highlight - the barcode with embedded logo. The new version provides some useful features:

• Barcodes with logos - Embed your own logos into the bar codes with just a few clicks.
• Special effects - Use special drawing modes like rounded rectangles or circles to create eye-catching barcodes.
• More details - Zoom into the bar code details as required.

All further details are listed in the version history of Barcode Studio.

This download will enable you to test Barcode Studio V14 for 10 days - unrestricted:
Download Barcode Studio - Free Demo Version!

TEC-IT and the Verband Druck+Medien NRW link (establish) a strong partnership for the future. We are proud to support advanced training by providing special educational licenses for Barcode Studio.

Due to growing demand, advanced training for printing technicians and graphic designers should be increasingly focused on QR codes as a professional printing solution. Our Barcode Maker Software - Barcode Studio - is the perfect learning companion.

About Verband Druck+Medien NRW

Verband Druck+Medien NRW is Germany’s largest industrial association in the printing and media industry - partner as well as stakeholder in politics, labor unions and society. They provide services for all printing and media corporations in North Rhine-Westphalia..

More Information

Magazine zukunft medien (Focusing on QR Codes in Advertising)
Website Verband Druck+Medien NRW

TBarCode Office V10.4.0 - Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word and Excel 2007/2010 - is now available for download.

During the setup process you will already notice the first changes. This version setup has an option to deploy the add-in to all users of a machine. Additionally, you are able to encode Word document properties like the author in the bar codes. Please find more details in the version history.

We recommend to all users of V10.X to download the free barcode add-in update: Download Barcode Add-In TBarCode Office.

We are proud to present the new version of the label printing and reporting software TFORMer. Here is a short abstract of the most important improvements:

• EASE OF USE - new Page Setup Wizard
• INTERNATIONAL - Spanish user interface language
• VERSATILE - richt text with soft-hyphenation and super/sub-scripting
• UP TO DATE - pre-defined Avery^® label templates
• PERFORMANCE - streaming support when generating output with TFORMer SDK

Please check the version history of TFORMer Designer for more detailed information.

Give it a try and download TFORMer Designer V7, a free 10-day test-drive is included!

Version 12.3 of Barcode Studio is now available for download.

This new version includes enhancements like barcode rotation or column/row selection when printing labels. In addition, the custom drawing mode settings are now stored in the bc file. Barcode Studio V12.3 also contains fixes for the creation of Aztec codes, barcode resizing algorithm and the file naming for exports. Please find more details about enhancements and bug fixes in the version history.

Download Barcode Studio Update for Microsoft^® Windows and Mac OS^® X! This update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 12.x customers.

Version 10.2.5 of the barcode generator software TBarCode SDK is now available for download. The new service pack provides a bug fix concerning the encoding of Aztec Codes. Please find more details in the version history.

Download TBarCode SDK update!

We are proud to announce the new release of the barcode maker software Barcode Studio!

Version 12.2 provides a brand-new and unique feature: The user can select the drawing method for the bars (or squares) of a barcode. Instead of the typical squares used in 2D codes, Barcode Studio now supports the use of circles, rounded rectangles and even custom bitmaps. The creation of eye-catching 2D codes was never easier - check out the image to the right!

More details about enhancements and bug-fixes can be found in the version history.

Give it a try and download Barcode Studio today!

The barcode maker software Barcode Studio V12.1 is now available for download!

The new release contains some changes to the data list to improve efficiency and performance. Further enhancements concerning Aztec code, CSV Import, saving of license data and image export (GS1 DataBar) are included. Please find more details about enhancements and bug-fixes in the version history.

Try it yourself and download Barcode Studio 12.1. Enjoy a free 10-day unrestricted evaluation license!

The brandnew update V10.3.3 of TBarCode Office - Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word and Excel 2007/2010 - enables you to test the product for 10 days without functional restrictions. Request your free trial license online for free.

Additionally, service pack 3 offers some new barcode types like PZN8 (Pharmazentralnummer with 8 digits) or Code 32 (Italian Pharmacode) as well as vCard templates in various sizes. Find more details about enhancements in the version history.

The update of the barcode add-in is free of charge and recommended to all users: Download Barcode Add-In TBarCode Office.

TEC-IT keeps in touch with the latest trends in the identification industry! We are proud to announce our membership with the Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility - in short AIM.

About AIM

AIM is the international trade association representing automatic identification and mobility technology solution providers. Through the years, industry leaders continue to work within AIM to promote the adoption of emerging technologies.

AIM has actively led the way in industry standards, education and outreach. They support the development of standards through their own committees and expert groups, as well as through participation at the industry, national (ANSI) and international (ISO) levels.

More Infos

AIM Website
TEC-IT's Profile on AIM

TEC-IT is proud to announce version 12 of Barcode Studio!

This brand-new release offers a real time-saver: Barcode Studio V12 shortens URLs (web-addresses) used in vCard, meCard or other mobile tagging 2D codes automatically. Thousands of URLS can be shortened with a single click, the resulting bar-codes are smaller, easier to scan and easier to share.

The complete list of Barcode Studio 12 improvements:

• Automated URL Shortening
  URL shortening means squeezing a long URL into a shorter one. Just choose the preferred URL shortener service: Google™ and bitly™ are supported right now. Using shortened URLs you get QR-Code tracking for free. This nice side-effect is provided by Google and Bitly. Both services offer tracking and usage analytics on shortened URLs.
• Faster Barcode Selection
  Just enter your data and Barcode Studio recommends suitable bar-code types.
• SPARQCode Support
  The SPARQCode format improves the compatibility of 2D codes for mobile tagging with reader apps on different smart phone models.
• New 2D Barcode Formats for Sending Emails
  The formats MATMSG and MAILTO are now implemented.
• Improved CSV Data Import
  The proposed file encoding (ANSI, UTF-8, UTF-16) can be specified. Text qualifiers can be imported as plain text and CSV files with empty lines are imported correctly.
• New Templates for vCard and EAN-13 price tags
• Bug fixes (barcode height for image export, data entry improvements, etc.)

Sounds interesting? Try it yourself and download Barcode Studio V12. Enjoy a free 10-day unlimited evaluation license.

More details are available in the version history.

The service release V2.4.2 of TWedge (software wedge, keyboard wedge) is now available for download.

In version 2.4.2 the method for sending binary data was enhanced. A new parameter in the function WriteToDevice specifies the encoding mode. For details check out the version history.

Download TWedge 2.4.2

Version 10.2 of the barcode generator software TBarCode SDK is now available for download.

Service pack V10.2.0 and V10.2.1 provide two new barcode types - PZN8 (Pharmazentralnummer with 8 digits) and Code 32 (Italian Pharmacode). Additionally the check digit calculation methods were improved. More details are listed in the version history.

Download TBarCode SDK update!

Barcode Studio V11.6 SP1 is now available.

The service update offers improved encoding efficiency for Aztec Code and Modulo 23 (PPSN) check digit generation for Code 128. For more details see the version history.

Download Barcode Studio Update for Microsoft^® Windows and Mac OS^® X!

Check out the new version of the bar-code maker software Barcode Studio!

Barcode Studio 11.6 is free of charge for existing customers of Barcode Studio version 11. As usual this barcode maker software is available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Download it today!

These are the main improvements:

• Smart Data Import for vCard and meCard Barcode Formats
  Now it is possible to import predefined data formats like vCard, vCalendar, WiFi barcodes, etc. in a structured way. Batch creation of mobile tagging and business card codes is a matter of seconds.
• ISBN / ISSN / ISMN Barcodes
  The data assistant now makes it easier to enter codes in ISBN, ISSN and ISMN format.
• Better Usability
  The user interfaced was revised. Moreover Barcode Studio saves the last selected options (e.g. export paths) automatically.
• Smaller 2D Codes for Mobile Tagging
  By default Barcode Studio generates 2D codes for mobile tagging with the lowest error correction level. Smaller and thus usually better readable bar-codes are the result.
• Label Printing
  The user is now able to specify the number of label copies to be printed.
• New: Barcode Code-32
  The barcode type Code 32 alias Italian Pharmacode is now supported by Barcode Studio.
• Pixel Shaving
  For 2D codes like QR-Code, the pixel shaving algorithm was improved.

More details about the new features and bug-fixes are listed in the version history.

This new Android app makes it easy to collect data from external Bluetooth devices with Android smart phones or tablets. Error prone manual typing is eliminated completely.

BluePiano works as keyboard wedge: A keyboard wedge transforms incoming device data into virtual keystrokes. The captured data appears to target apps as typed by the user, thus BluePiano can be used with all existing apps.

Learn more about BluePiano or download the demo for free. You are welcome to contact us in case of questions or suggestions!

The service update V10.3.2 for TBarCode Office, Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word and Excel 2007/2010 is now available for download!

Service pack 2 offers general enhancements and improved system stability. The setup procedures were reworked, silent setups as well as trouble-free terminal server usage are supported now. More details about new features and bug-fixes are listed in the version history.

The update of the barcode add-in is free of charge and recommended to all users: Download Barcode Add-In TBarCode Office.

The new version 11.5 of the barcode maker software Barcode Studio provides a brand new assistant for data input!

Create mobile tagging barcodes for events, Android Market searches, WiFi networks, Twitter tweets, Facebook likes, vCard/meCard business cards, SMS texting, web-site visits, etc in seconds. Depending on the selected barcode type the user is guided through the data input by a multifunctional dialog box. No special bar code knowledge is needed. For industrial applications the assistant provides help to create GS1 barcodes with predefined application identifiers (so-called AIs). Details are listed in the version history of Barcode Studio.

Enjoy our video about barcode creation presenting the new data input assistant!

Download Barcode Studio Update for Microsoft^® Windows and Mac OS^® X!

Version 10.1.0 of the barcode generator software TBarCode SDK is now available for download. It contains the two new barcode types Brazilian CEPNet and VIN /FIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Details are listed in the version history.

Download TBarCode SDK update!

Service release 1 of the Barcode Studio V11 barcode maker software is now available for download.

The new version offers some minor bug-fixes, extensions for customized label printing and two new barcode types Brazilian CEPNet and VIN / FIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
Details are listed in the version history.

Download Barcode Studio Update for Microsoft^® Windows and Mac OS^® X!

The new video tutorial of our barcode maker software explains how to create a single barcode with caption. The video also shows how to import data from an external CSV file in order to create multiple barcode image files at once. The created barcodes can be exported as bitmap or vector format like BMP, PNG, JPG, GIF, TIF, EPS (Encapsulated Postscript), PDF or WMF/EMF. Finally you learn how to print simple barcode labels with Barcode Studio.

Watch the NEW video tutorial right here!

TEC-IT releases a fresh version of Barcode Studio. The popular barcode maker software is now featuring barcode label printing functionality for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows and Linux.

The new version provides very efficient barcode label printing capabilities. The user may choose from predefined label templates or define custom labels as required. Batch printing of a large number of barcode labels - also with external data - is done in no time at all.

On demand Barcode Studio V11 is also able to create barcodes with additional captions positioned above or below a barcode symbol.

Just download Barcode Studio V11! Test it for free and without limits for 10 days! Also check out our product videos on YouTube.com to learn more about Barcode Studio.

TFORMer SDK V6.0.4 for AIX 5.3 (P5+) and Solaris 10 (Sparc) is now available for download.

The service pack 4 of the label and reporting software contains fixes for serial data field initialization, Base64 encoded TFF files and repository access in JAVA. Details about enhancements and bug fixes are listed in the version history.

Download TFORMer SDK SP4 for AIX and Solaris

Barcode generator software update including new binaries for AIX, Solaris, SUSE and Ubuntu available!

TEC-IT unveils version 10 of TBarCode/X, our proven barcode software for UNIX, Linux and Mac OS X.

The new version provides support for QR-Code 2005, DP Postmatrix, ISBN 13, ISMN, ISSN and USPS Intelligent Mail^® Barcode. In addition the list of application identifiers (GS1 128) was updated and a new check digit method (Modulo 10 Luhn Algorithm) has been introduced. This method is primarily used for credit cards, IMEI and national insurance numbers. You will find further details in the TBarCode/X version history.

Here is the list of available binaries: Download TBarCode/X Barcode Software (additional binaries on request).

New Web-based Label Printing System!

TEC-IT introduces a new 100% browser-based printing system for industry forms and barcode labels. Users of TFORMer Online now create and print arbitrary labels and forms completely independent from label printing software or operating systems. Variable label data is entered manually directly in the browser or imported from an online database (Google Docs™ spreadsheets). Output is created as PDF and can be printed on any printer.

Print Labels Anywhere and Anytime

With TFORMer Online you establish a distributed label printing system easily. Share label printing functionality with partners, suppliers and customers. The system works with all browsers on all operating systems, local software installation is not required and label design efforts are eliminated completely. Ready-to-use label templates for VDA-4902, Odette, Galia ETI-9, AIAG B-10, GS1 GTL, Caterpillar shipping parts identification and others are available for immediate use.

Supports Google Docs™ Online Spreadsheets

It's your choice! Create the labels with manually entered data or import variable label data stored in Google Docs™ spreadsheets. Google Docs™ is a free online service provided by Google. It enables you to maintain spreadsheets completely in your browser and provides convenient table-based data entry. Entered data is stored automatically online, there is no need to re-enter values for future printing sessions. In order to use Google Docs™ as database for TFORMer Online you need a Google account.

Evaluate TFORMer Online Now

Try this new web printing service for free or watch this video for an overview:

TFORMer Online is the perfect online printing solution:

• for distributed label printing requirements,
• if standardized label quality must be provided for partners, suppliers and customers,
• if your printing volume does not justify special purpose software,
• for eliminating time consuming label design efforts,
• for automated label and PDF creation as part of your online system (e.g. via web services),
• and for label printing on all operating systems.

Interested? Please contact TEC-IT for pricing, integration possibilities and guidelines.

The service release of the TBarCode SDK V10.0.3 barcode generator software is now available for download. Details about enhancements and bug fixes are listed in the version history.

Download TBarCode Update here!

The service update V10.0.3 of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio for Windows and Mac OS X is now available for download!

Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.
This update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 10.x customers.

Download Barcode Studio Update

TEC-IT has released Service Pack 3 for the TFORMer label printing and reporting software and is available from now on. This update provides substantial improvements in PDF document creation. In addition some bugs have been fixed.

• Generated PDF files are now significantly smaller.
• Improved support for TrueType collection (*.TTC font file) handling.
• Text rendering was improved (ZPL and image output).
• and much more...

This update is free of charge for existing TFORMer 6.x customers.

Download TFORMer Service Pack 3

You are looking for a lean but powerful reporting SDK? You are interested in a library for PDF creation on Linux, UNIX - and of course - Microsoft Windows? Then read on!

The TFORMer reporting SDK creates high-quality output based on visually designed document layouts. Variable data is supplied by databases, import files or via API from your applications. In short, TFORMer SDK is a cross-platform report generator which

• supports label- and report-style output,
• creates output with complete barcode support as Postscript, PDF, ZPL-II, HTML or image files,
• is available as software component (shared library on Linux or UNIX, DLL/COM/.NET/JAVA reporting component on Windows),
• may also be used as stand-alone executable (tfprint),
• and supports all operating systems.

Based on customer request we provide a current build for Sun Solaris 10 (Sparc). You may also check out the available builds for Microsoft Windows and other Linux or UNIX platforms.

For label and report design you will need TFORMer Designer on Microsoft Windows (download).

The barcode generator SDK TBarCode is the solution for all of your bar-coding needs!

The new version of the barcode software (SDK) TBarCode V10 is already available for download. TBarCode V10 incorporates a number of enhancements. The most notable highlights are:

• Additional caption fields. Such text-fields (e.g. article numbers, caption below, caption above) can now be added to barcodes programmatically. Position, align and rotate these texts as required.
• Enhanced barcode support (QR-Code 2005, ISBN 13, ISMN, ISSN, USPS Intelligent Mail^® Barcode,...)
• New check digit method: Modulo 10 (Luhn Algorithm)
• and much more ...

Download TBarCode V10 Update

The service update V10.3.1 for TBarCode Office, Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word and Excel is now available for download!

The update to 10.3.1 is free of charge. Details about enhancements and bug-fixes can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode Office Barcode Add-In Update

Centralized, zero-maintenance bar code printing solution for your network!

From today a new version of the barcode print server solution TBarCode/Embedded for SEH ISD400 / ISD410 Print Spool Appliances is available for download.

The bar code generator software extends the ISD Print Spool Appliances from SEH with complete barcode printing functionality for PostScript^®- and PCL^® compatible printers.

Key advantages:

• Centralized bar-code printing solution
• Extensive bar code support (linear, 2D, Postal and GS1 DataBar Composite Barcodes) - based on TBarCode/X V9
• Easy installation
• Minimal maintenance
• Seamless ISD integration
• Complete printer independence
• No Linux know-how required
• Operates as spool filter
• Works completely transparent to applications
• Works with arbitrary ERP and legacy systems

Download TBarCode/Embedded for ISD400 / ISD410

TEC-IT unveils Service Pack 2 for the TFORMer label printing and reporting software. The update can be downloaded right now.

The brand new version of TFORMer comes with a lot of new features:

• Serial Numbers
  Serial numbers are now supported. If required the current values of serial numbers are stored automatically and may be continued in the next TFORMer session.
• Computed Fields
  Computed datafields were introduced. The value of such a datafield is based on a user-defined expression.
• New Label Wizard
  Creation of new label layouts and selection of label-templates was reworked.
• Improved Layout Editor
  The layout designer now provides better visual feedback for various design tasks.
• Data Sources
  Creating data sources was improved. The data source wizard now supports field assignments (source-fields to data-fields) in a better way.
• Date Functions
  New date functions like CDateEX(), IsDate(), AddYears() ,.. were added.
• Online Activation
  TFORMer Designer can now be activated online.
• and many more...

TFORMer SP2 provides additional label templates e.g. Caterpillar^® Shipping/Parts Identification Labels, MAT Labels, 2D-Code Business Cards.

More information about all new features can be found in the TFORMer version history.

Download TFORMer SP 2 Update

The new version of Barcode Studio - the popular barcode maker software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux or UNIX - now provides pre-defined templates for compliance bar-coding!

If the user selects one of the available barcode templates, Barcode Studio loads all bar code settings and presents a bar code image which meets all requirements of the respective standard. After entering the bar code data the barcode can be saved immediately as bitmap or vector image file. No bar code parameters need to be adjusted, no bar code know how is required.

Currently more than 40 bar code templates are part of Barcode Studio:

• Deutsche Post Premiumadress
• Deutsche Post Pressepost Etikett
• Deutsche Post Pressepost Randbeschriftung
• EAN 13 (SC0, SC1, SC2, ..., SC8, SC9)
• EAN 8 (SC0, SC1, SC2, ..., SC8, SC9)
• UPC A (SC0, SC1, SC2, ..., SC8, SC9)
• UPC E (SC0, SC1, SC2, ..., SC8, SC9)

SC denotes the sizing mode of the bar code, EAN 13 SC0 stands for 82% of the default symbol size, the resulting symbol dimension is 30.51 x 21.25 mm

Check out this convenient and time-saving feature: Download Barcode Studio

Refer to the version history for a complete list of new features and bug-fixes. The set of available bar code templates will be extended over time. If you have suggestions for specific templates just let us know!

The new 10.3 release of TBarCode Office Barcode Add-In contains preconfigured barcode settings for GS1 bar codes (EAN, UPC) and Deutsche Post Premiumadress® (Data Matrix). In these templates the bar codes are predefined according to their specification and ready to use with one single click.

The user can immediately create the bar codes corresponding to GS1 and Deutsche Post Premiumadress standards without special knowledge: Select the predefined template, insert the bar code into the document, provide the bar code data and print.

The bar code templates are applicable within the TBarCode Office Word barcode add-in as within the Excel bar code add-in. Custom template files can be generated through the convenient user interface of Barcode Studio. For this task no extra license is required.

The update to 10.3 is free of charge. Details about further improvements can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode Office Barcode Add-In Update

The new version 10.2 of the TBarCode Office Barcode Add-In adds bar code label printing support to Microsoft Word.

While the initial release of this barcode add-in supported simple documents and mailings with barcodes, the 10.2 update adds full barcode label printing support. Mail merge documents using the «Next Record» rule can now be printed without problems.

For TBarCode Office users the update to 10.2 is free of charge. Details about further changes can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode Office Barcode Add-In Update

TEC-IT provides extended bar-coding support for Microsoft Office! In addition to Microsoft Word the Barcode Add-In TBarCode Office now offers seamless Excel integration!

With the straightforward user-interface of TBarCode Office even untrained or occasional users are able to create barcode mailings or barcode spreadsheets.

Evaluate this Microsoft Office barcode add-in for free! Download TBarCode Office

This barcode add-in is compatible with Microsoft Office 2007 and Office 2010 (for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems). More information regarding enhancements and bug-fixes is available in the version history.

Important note for Microsoft Office users: After performing the Microsoft security update from June 9, 2010 barcode objects embedded in Word and Excel documents (TBarCode OCX) may lose their settings:

Security Update for Microsoft Office Word 2003 (KB982134) + Word 2007 (KB982135)
Security Update for Microsoft Office Word 2003 (KB2251399) + Word 2007 (KB2251419)

TBarCode OCX loses barcode settings when opening or saving documents in Word 97-2003 format. Note: The problem does not appear with Word 2007 format (*.docx).

Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2003 (KB982133) + Excel 2007 (KB982308)

After opening or saving Excel files in Excel 97-2003 format, TBarCode OCX can no longer be edited or programmed. Note: The problem does not appear with Excel 2007 format (*.xlsx).

Microsoft Access is not affected by this problem, further Office 2003 or 2007 programs can be impaired (details see MS 10-036).

Workaround

As intermediate workaround (to gain time in production critical applications) you can uninstall the above listed security updates (see KB numbers) at your own risk.

Remedies:

• TBarCode V9 users should update to TBarCode SDK V9.3.7 immediately: Update free of charge - download here. After updating please verify your barcodes and save the document!
• Users of Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel) may want to update to TBarCode Office V10.1 (download here).
• Users of previous versions of TBarCode should update to TBarCode SDK V9.3.7 or alternatively to the upcoming version TBarCode SDK V10 (release in short, pre-release on request).

In case of update questions or for technical information please contact us.

Save costs with TEC-IT´s barcode software solution!

BLG LOGISTICS uses our barcode generator software TBarCode/X on SUN Solaris for electronic invoice delivery. The postal service is replaced through a digital solution. The barcodes guarantee that all documents are assigned to the correct invoice. Numerous automotive manufacturers benefit from this economical and automated solution.

BLG LOGISTICS stands for international networks in the area of automobile, contract and container logistics. The company provides more than 15.000 jobs worldwide.

A new update for TBarCode Office, the new Barcode Add-In for Microsoft^® Word 2007/2010, is available!

Besides the correction of some issues (compatibility with 32- and 64 bit Windows, option dialog improvement, ...) TBarCode Office was localized for the following languages:

• German
• English
• Spanish
• Chinese

TBarCode Office makes barcode printing with Microsoft Word documents and mailings easy. Try it for yourself or learn more in the Barcode Add-In Video!

Download TBarCode Office - Microsoft Word Barcode Add-In

This new version of GetBlue is some kind of a geeky technical demo: This Android App for Bluetooth/TCP-IP Data Acquisition now stores Bluetooth data directly into Google Docs!

GetBlue connects your handset with arbitrary Bluetooth devices supporting the serial port profile (Bluetooth SPP / RFCOMM). The App captures Bluetooth data and automatically uploads it to a Google spreadsheet. TCP devices are supported as well.

We invite you to play around a little bit - all you need is:

• an Android handset (1.6 or newer),
• the free App GetBlue Demo (use your handset to install it via the Android Market),
• and an empty spreadsheet in Google Docs.

Everything is free, Feedback is welcome!

For more information check out the GetBlue - Android App for Bluetooth and TCP-IP data acquisition.

The service update of our Mobile Data Acquisition Software (Mobile Software Wedge) TWedge V2.1.0 is ready for download!

Version 2.1 may be used in portrait and in landscape screen mode (Windows Pocket PC, Windows Mobile). Additionally it provides hot key support.

For more information check out the version history.

Download TWedgeCE 2.1.0

The service update V2.4.3 of our Data Acquisition ActiveX Control TConnector is now available for download!

In Version 2.4.3 an interface for Bluetooth connections was added. For details check out the version history.

Download TConnector 2.4.3

The service release V2.4.1 of TWedge (software wedge, keyboard wedge) is now available for download.

In version 2.4.1 a new JavaScript variable was added. This function allows full access to the received binary data. For details check out the version history.

Download TWedge 2.4.1

TEC-IT is proud to announce TBarCode Office - the powerful bar code add-in for Microsoft^® Word.

Using bar-codes in Word documents and serial letters was never easier!

TBarCode Office is very simple to use and provides all bar-code tuning options for advanced applications. This combination makes TBarCode Office the most advanced barcode add-in for Word available on the market!

The main features of TBarCode Office are:

• Intuitive user interface - very easy to use!
• Bar codes are created in the highest possible quality
• Advanced options for adjusting the bar code
• Serial letter/mail merge support
• No programming skills required

Check out our Barcode Add-In for Word Tutorial Video in order to learn more about TBarCode Office.

Download TBarCode Office - Bar Code Add-In for Microsoft Word

As of today a new version of GetBlue with bi-directional device communication is available in the Android Market.

GetBlue captures Bluetooth as well as TCP data and displays or forwards it to any server immediately. User data or server responses are sent to the device.

Data acquisition scenarios like the following are covered easily:

• The Android device captures barcodes with a Bluetooth barcode scanner
• GetBlue forwards the scanned barcodes to your server application
• The server responds - for example - with a status code (like data accepted or data not accepted)
• GetBlue sends the server-response back to the barcode scanner

Download GetBlue Bluetooth Reader Update

We are proud to welcome the Harvard University as a new customer! Harvard is using barcode software from TEC-IT in the NOvA experiment (searching for electron neutrino appearance).

In this project, our software is used for bar-coding components of the enormous particle detector (see http://www-nova.fnal.gov/).

Check out additional references and success stories!

The new version of TBarCode/Direct V2.2 supports now UPS® MaxiCode (in addition to QR-Code and DataMatrix).

TBarCode/Direct is a smart, platform independent barcode printing solution for SAP^® ERP, SAP^® R/3^® and mySAP^® ERP. This bar code software works completely without any middleware and can be used with all PostScript^® enabled printers!

Advantages: No additional software, no system level installation and no additional hardware required.

Request TBarCode/Direct evaluation version.

TEC-IT joins the Android™ Community!

We are proud to announce GetBlue - a completely new product for Android handsets. GetBlue is a smart application which communicates with Bluetooth and TCP/IP devices. The user is able to

• connect to arbitrary Bluetooth devices supporting the Serial Port Profile (SPP),
• receive and display device data immediately
• and finally to send manually entered data or control commands to the device.

GetBlue is completely free and is intended as debugging/testing tool for Android users. We encourage you to give it a try, please install it using the Android Market directly on your handset (just search for the term GetBlue)! Users of an installer application (like Apps Installer) can use this download too.

The screenshot shows barcode data scanned with a Bluetooth barcode scanner paired with a Google G1. GetBlue is available for Android 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 or higher. It was tested with Google G1 and Motorola Milestone/Motorola Droid. Please contact us for more information!

The service update V9.4.6 of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio for Windows is now available for download!

Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history
This update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 9.x customers.

Download Barcode Studio Update

TEC-IT unveils the compatibility of the barcode generator TBarCode with Microsoft^® Office 2010. The compatibility tests were performed with the current beta version of Microsoft Office 2010.

Download TBarCode V9.3.4

TEC-IT's free barcode label generator service was recently extended with new industry labels!

Among other compliance labels and industry forms (like VDA 4902 or AIAG labels) this online service now supports creation and printing of

• Caterpillar Shipping and Parts Identification Labels
• Material Labels (MAT Labels) in use by Bosch, Continental, Hella and Siemens

Free Online Barcode Label Generator

We hope this service is useful for you! Please keep in mind that this service is free for non-commercial use only, please contact us if interested. Customer references for this online label solution are available here.

The service release of the barcode software (SDK) TBarCode V9.3.4 is now available for download. Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode V9.3.4

From now on product videos for the data acquisition software TWedge are available at YouTube.

This software wedge is used as middle-ware for automated data collection and AIDC with any Windows application or database. It captures data from devices via serial interface (RS232 / COM port), TCP/IP and via native Bluetooth^®. Choose between direct ODBC database access, file access or keystroke simulation (keyboard wedge).

Part 1 of the TWedge product videos shows a short introduction to the data collection software TWedge.

Watch the YouTube channel TECITSoftware and learn more about TWedge.

The service release V2.4.0 of TWedge (software wedge, keyboard wedge) is now available for download.

In version 2.4 an issue with failed TCP/IP and Bluetooth^® connections was fixed. For details check out the version history.

Download TWedge 2.4

From today the update of the barcode software (SDK) TBarCode 9.3.2 is available. Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode V9.3.2

The service update of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio for Windows and Mac OS X is ready for download!

Barcode Studio V9.4.2 offers improved mode switching for Code 128 in context with the FNC1 character. Furthermore a problem with missing zeros in the human readable text was fixed. This bug affected HIBC Codes with EPS export. See version history.

This update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 9.x customers.

Download Barcode Studio Update

TEC-IT introduces a new free service to the public. With the online-generator for bar code business cards everyone is able to create QR-Code cards.

Barcode business cards are readable with most camera-equipped smartphones like the iPhone^® or Android based smartphones. The complete contact details (your name, your phone number, your email address, an URL, etc.) are encoded in the 2D barcode. This 2D barcode can then be scanned with software like Barcode Scanner (Android) or the i-nigma reader (multiple smartphones). Both tools are free. After scanning, the barcode reader software offers you the possibility to save the contact data in your address book, to call the phone number, to visit the web-page or to send an SMS! And yes - no manual typing is required.

Try it out - share your contact data with QR-Codes! Just choose a predefined template and generate your "electronic" business card!

From today training videos for the barcode maker software Barcode Studio are available at YouTube.

Barcode Studio is the ideal barcode software for graphical design and generation of arbitrary bar codes in perfect quality. The barcodes are created visually and can then exported as image or vector graphics file.

Part 1 of the Barcode Studio training videos shows a short introduction to the barcode maker user interface.

Learn more about Barcode Studio and check out the other videos at YouTube:

• Part 2: Create an EAN-128 bar code with FNC1
• Part 3: Import bar code data from a CSV file
• Part 4: Export barcodes to image or EPS files
• Part 5: Create QR-Codes With Serial Numbers

Visit the YouTube channel of TEC-IT Software!

TEC-IT released the new version of the keyboard wedge TWedgeCE2.0 - software for mobile data acquisition!

This data acquisition tool for mobile devices can be used on all Windows CE^® based systems like MDEs, PDAs, handhelds or terminals.

TWedgeCE 2.0 collects data from arbitrary devices and converts the received data into virtual keystrokes for the target application(s). The following device interfaces are supported:

• Serial RS232 interface (including virtual COM ports)
• TCP connections (client and server mode!)
• UDP connections (client mode)
• Native Bluetooth^® (suitable Bluetooth stack required)

Because of virtual keystroke-simulation TWedgeCE can be used with all mobile applications! For more information check out the version history.

Download TWedgeCE 2.0

Whenever possible TEC-IT supports social, cultural or charitable organizations. We are especially glad to provide the barcode label printing software TFORMer Designer to Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Forchheim located in Germany.

"Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Forchheim" are modern rehabilitation facilities standing up for the rights of disabled persons to take part in the professional as well as in the normal life of the community. As a powerful partner for business and industry, the Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Forchheim has developed an excellent reputation.

More information is available here (in German): Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Forchheim

From today training videos for the barcode software component TBarCode are available at YouTube.

In the first video the installation of the barcode software component TBarCode is explained. The video also shows how to embed bar codes into Microsoft^® Word documents and you learn how to adjust the bar code settings.

The second video shows you how to create a serial letter with barcodes using the barcode generator ActiveX^® control TBarCode in Microsoft^® Word 2007. More videos will be added in the near future. Any comments are welcome!

Watch the YouTube channel TECITSoftware and learn more about TBarCode.

TEC-IT today published the service release V2.3 of the Software Wedge TWedge (data acquisition software, keyboard wedge, serial wedge, Bluetooth wedge, TCP/IP wedge, ...).

TWedge Version 2.3 offers correct handling of binary device data (e.g. NUL - 0x00) and some other minor improvements. For details check out the version history.

Download TWedge 2.3

The new version of TBarCode/Direct V2.1 comes now with DataMatrix and QR-Code support.

TBarCode/Direct is a smart, platform independent barcode software solution for printing linear and 2D bar-codes (DataMatrix, QRCode) in SAP^® ERP, SAP^® R/3^® and mySAP^® ERP. This bar code solution works completely without any middleware and can be used with all PostScript^® enabled printers (e.g. Laser Printers or MFPs)!

The main advantage - TBarCode/Direct is installed within the SAP system only: No additional software, no system level installation and no additional hardware is required.

TBarCode/Direct evaluation version available on request.

TEC-IT announces the availability of the first training video for the TFORMer label printing and reporting software.

The video demonstrates how to design a simple bar code label, to fill it with your data and to print it on a printer. It provides a great overview and you learn the basic concept of TFORMer within a minute. More videos will be added in the near future. Any comments are welcome!

Watch the YouTube channel TECITSoftware and learn more about TFORMer.

Version 2.2. of the Software Wedge TWedge (data acquisition software, keyboard wedge) now supports native Bluetooth^® connectivity. This feature eliminates the need for virtual COM-port software and thus offers enhanced connection stability. Lost Bluetooth^® connections are restored automatically during operation. Details are available in the version history.

Download TWedge 2.2

For TFORMer Server V6.0 a new white paper is available.

TFORMer Server is a scalable, industry-fit output solution for automatic labeling and form printing purposes. Full-featured bar code support is integrated. Graphically designed layouts for forms, reports and labels are printed reliable (24/7 operation).

If you want to know TFORMer Server in detail please use the following link: Download TFORMer Server Whitepaper

The service update of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio for Windows and Mac OS X is ready for download!

Barcode Studio V9.4.1 now supports the Spanish language. Moreover, a multi threading problem in conjunction with PostScript generation was fixed. (see version history).

This update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 9.x customers.

Download Barcode Studio Update

TEC-IT now offers online product demonstrations and online trainings via WebEx!

Live product demos and training sessions made easy! This new TEC-IT service enables you to learn more about the software product of interest within minutes! We share a "virtual desktop" with you, demonstrate the software in action and answer all your questions immediately. You can even try the product yourself (without installing it) while getting support in real-time!

All you need is Firefox (preferred) or Internet Explorer and an internet connection. Online product demonstrations are available for free, product trainings are optimized to match your needs.

In order to arrange an online meeting just send us an email to support@tec-it.com!

Powerful label printing and reporting for AIX!

The new version of the label printing and reporting software TFORMer SDK is now available for AIX 6.1 on Power 6 platforms. Benefit from thermo transfer printer support (e.g. Zebra ZPL-II), PDF output, server based document generation and much more...

Download TFORMer Reporting SDK 6.0 for AIX 6.1 P6

From today the update of the barcode software (SDK) TBarCode V9.3.0 is available. Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode V9.3.0 Update

TEC-IT just released an updated version of TBarCode/SAPwin (Barcode DLL for SAP^® ERP). The update fixes a problem with module width adjustment in bar codes (only in V9.0.0). More details can be found in the version history. TBarCode/SAPwin is TEC-ITs advanced bar code printing solution for SAP ERP, mySAP ERP & SAP R/3 in Windows environments.

Download TBarCode/SAPwin Update

TEC-IT has released Service Pack 1 for the TFORMer label printing and reporting software. The update can be downloaded right now.

• TFORMer Runtime was renamed to TFORMer SDK and is now provided as separate MSI setup!
• This release comes with a modernized user interface, a revised option dialog and with a new function to hide unused data fields.
• This update is free of charge for existing TFORMer 6.x customers.

More information about all new features can be found in the TFORMer version history.

Download TFORMer Service Pack 1

The service release V9.4 of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio is now available for download!

This update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 9.x customers.

In this release a bug concerning CSV file import for Mac OS X with MS Excel was fixed. Moreover, the import of single line data files is working now (see version history).

Download Barcode Studio Update

TEC-IT is proud to release version 9.0 of the Barcode DLL for SAP ERP!

TBarCode/SAPwin is an advanced bar code printing solution for SAP ERP, mySAP ERP & SAP R/3 in Windows environments. The brand new version of this barcode dll for SAP offers the following new features:

• Support of Unicode SAP systems (e.g. ECC 6.0).
• Improved Windows Vista/Windows 7 support.
• New bar code types: HIBC codes, Aztec, Micro QR Code, DPD, KIX, ITF-14, ...
• Supports various encoding methods and code pages.
• Binary compaction modes for most 2D codes.
• Custom definition of a separator character for composite data.
• Check digit validation.
• and much more...

More information about all new features can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode/SAPwin

Service update for Windows and Mac OS X is available!

Bug Fixes V9.3.1:

• Loading of .bc files from command line fixed.
• Mac OS X: Workaround for QFontDialog problem.
• FNC1 encoding bug fixed (Data Matrix/GS1).

Download Barcode Studio Update

TEC-IT released the TFORMer version 6.0. The label software TFORMer 6 comes with new features and general improvements for users and software developers. Give it a try!

New Functions

• Improved User Interface
  Layout design and testing was simplified significantly. Switch between layout view, data view and preview with a single mouse-click.
• User-Friendly Manual Data Input
  Per default TFORMer offers a manual datasource for each layout. This datasource allows the user to manually enter data in a data grid like in Microsoft^® Excel.
• Unified Datasources
  A wizard will help you to create ODBC and file based datasources (XML, CSV, TSV ...) quickly. You can also assign multiple datasources to a single layout and switch between them as required.
• Field Bindings
  The field names used in external datasources can now be mapped to datafields in the layout easily. No renaming is required!
• Computed Fields
  Extend your datasource with computed fields. Computed fields allow you to do custom computations like creating serial numbers, etc.
• Datasource Parameters
  Parametrize ODBC datasources (SQL query and/or authentication) and file datasources (file name) by using so-called source-parameters.
• Extended Barcode Support
  The 2D barcode Micro QR-Code is now supported.
• and much more...

General Improvements

• Filtered Data
  The data provided by a datasource can be filtered with a custom expression.
• PDF Output
  Various problems with fonts, font-embedding, output size, watermarks (image background of a layout) and with the scaling of images were fixed.
• HTML Output
  The HTML output now supports circles, ellipses, diagonal lines and human readable text for barcodes.
• Microsoft^® Windows^® Vista^® and Windows^® 7 Compatibility
  TFORMer can be used with the coming Windows^® 7 without any restrictions. (Tested with Windows^® 7 RC!)
• and much more...

Improvements for Developers

• DLL, .NET and COM API
  The API was extended in order to allow the selection of the newly introduced datasources and the setting of source-parameters.
• JAVA JNI
  A JAVA JNI API is now available for TFORMer Runtime. A source-code example showing you the use of this interface is included.
• Security
  The size and the download time for images can be restricted via HTTP (see TFORMer.XML).
• and much more...

Download TFORMer V6.0

As of today the service update of our barcode software (SDK) TBarCode V9.2.0 is available. Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.

Download Service Update TBarCode V9.2.0

TFORMer speaks your language!

The current release of TFORMer introduces UNICODE support. Use international typesets (e.g. Chinese, Japanese, Kanji, Thai, Russian, ...) like any other font and print or export labels, forms and reports using arbitrary character sets on all supported platforms.

On demand TFORMer now generates ZPL-II compliant output for ZEBRA^® printers. This feature is available on Microsoft Windows^®, Linux^® and UNIX^®.

This version includes the new Barcode Add-In for Microsoft^® Word, which can be installed with the setup. Aside from that, It also features new samples for the following applications:

The brand new version 6.0 of TEC-IT's Barcode DLL for SAP is now named TBarCode/SAPwin and supports the recently introduced "SAPsprint", the successor of SAPlpd. SAPsprint can be used on Print Servers and processes the SAPWIN data format, which is used by SAP to provide Windows printer driver support.

Printing through SAPlpd will be still possible also with the new version. In addition TBarCode/SAPwin comes with a bunch of new bar code symbologies.

The new features summarized:

• RSS - Reduced Space Symbology (all sub variants)
• EAN UCC Composite Symbology (all sub variants)
• MicroPDF417
• Enhanced error messages for non-codeable characters
• Demo text instead of horizontal line in unlicensed mode.
• Shift parameter (barcode.ini) for vertical baseline adjustment
• Print control parameter M for convenient module width adjustment
• Tested SAPsprint and SAPWIN.dll support (access method G)
• Bar code generator is based on new TBarCodeLib V6

TEC-IT introduces the long-desired version TWedgeCE - Data acquisition for Pocket-PCs and Handhelds. TWedge-CE operates under Windows-CE and supports beside serial devices also the wireless communication standard Bluetooth. Incoming data is passed to the target application via key stroke simulation. The new software offers completely new application fields - now you can use data from external devices (e.g. a bar code reader) directly in Pocket-Word or Excel or any other CE application.

Interested? For more details and a demo version contact us now! Here we have first screen shots: Main Application Window and debug mode with Hex representation.