Barcode

Code 2 of 5

Valid Character Set

• 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

• You will find "BarcodeDemoData.mdb", "CustomerDataSet.xsd", "guide", "KeepAutomation.Barcode.Web.dll" in the folder


• BarcodeDemoData.mdb: a table "Customer" with 3 column inside: "ID", "CustomerId", "CustomerName"


• CustomerDataSet.xsd: defines columns in Customer table and an extra column called "Barcode"


• Guide: a developer guide for generating barcodes in Crystal Reports


• KeepAutomation.Barcode.Web.dll: an ASP.NET dll for creating barcodes in Crystal Reports for ASP.NET

Setup Process

1. Open Microsoft Visual Studio, and create a new .NET project named "crbarcodes" using the template "Crystal Reports Application""


2. Create a new Crystal Report Document "Using the Report Wizard", and choose "Standard" as an expert


3. In "Data" form, choose "ADO.NET (XML)" in "Create New Connection"; then select the "CustomerDataSet.xsd" in your downloaded sample dataset package


4. Add table "Customer" in "Data" form


5. In "Fields" form, add all three columns in the table "Customer"


6. In CrystalReport1.rpt, open "Field Explorer" and add table "Barcode" in "Database Field" onto Section 3 (Details)


7. In your .NET project solution explorer, add "KeepAutomation.Barcode.Web.dll" to your project reference

Generating Code 2 of 5 in Crystal Reports for ASP.NET Using VB.NET