dFont Helper
The dFont Helper program enables you to see which characters need to be used to create a barcode representing a particular Code, including any start, stop and check characters.
To use dFont follow this simple procedure:
From the drop down list of barcode types select the code type you require.
If you require the normal check digits in your symbol, check the “Include check digits” checkbox. [Note: for code types which require mandatory check digits the check digits will be included whether you check this box or not.]
Type the code you require into the box labelled “Enter Code”.
Push the recalculate button. The string you need to create the symbol with your dLSoft barcode font will appear in the box labelled “String required”.
If you wish you can copy the string required to the clipboard for pasting into another Windows application.
For characters which are not normally visible on screen, one of the alternative (visible) characters used in the dLSoft barcode font will be displayed along with the xyz value which may be used to produce that character - either using Chr$(xyz) in Basic or by holding down the Alt key and type 0xyz on the numeric keypad.
Note that Code 128 and EAN 128 barcode types have three subtypes. The dFont Helper application does not automatically handle subtype changes – you need to insert the subtype characters yourself. The dFont Developers Kit (included with the font pack) is provided for developers who need to automate this process.
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