Barcode and QR Code Component
The Barcode and QR Code components allow rendering barcodes and QR codes from data fields in the dataset as well as from static text, offering a flexible approach to displaying both dynamic and predefined information.
QR Code Component
Barcode Component
The Barcode component supports a wide range of barcode types, including popular linear formats like C39, EAN, and UPC, pharmaceutical codes such as PHARMA and PHARMA2T, as well as more complex 2D formats like PDF417 and DataMatrix. This allows you to cover use cases from retail and logistics to healthcare and postal systems.
Below is an overview of all barcode formats you can use with this component:
Category | Types | Description / Use Case |
|---|---|---|
Code 39 variants | | Alphanumeric barcodes used in inventory and logistics |
Code 93 variants | | Compact, secure alternative to Code 39 |
Code 128 variants | | High-density codes for shipping and logistics |
GS1 standard | | GS1-compliant encoding for supply chains |
EAN family | | Global retail product barcodes |
UPC family | | US/Canada retail product barcodes |
Pharmaceutical codes | | Barcodes used in pharma and healthcare |
Interleaved 2 of 5 | | Numeric-only, used in warehouse systems |
Standard 2 of 5 | | Industrial numeric codes |
MSI variants | | Used in inventory control and POS systems |
Postal codes | | Used by various national postal services |
Others (1D) | | Used in telecom, libraries, blood banks |
2D barcodes | | High-density matrix and stacked codes for tickets, documents |
The Barcode component can be customized to fit your needs using the following available options:
- Show text – Displays the encoded value as human-readable text below the barcode.
- Scale text – Scales the text to match the width of the barcode for better alignment.
- Add Quiet Zone – Adds whitespace around the barcode for improved scanner readability.
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Updated on: 04/09/2025
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