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See the following paragraph for a step-by-step description on how to use the batch processing features of the "Frontend". While many applications require only a single barcode to be converted and displayed, sometimes the need may arise to create a great number of codes at a time. You may for instance want to convert the complete column of an MS Excel sheet into barcodes.

Step 1: Select the Barcode type

Select from the list the barcode type you want to create.

Step 2: Enter the number or text you want to convert as a barcode

You have three options to get your data into the "Input" box

• You may either enter the data manually (hit <Enter> after each set of data to get into the next row) .
• You may paste the data from the Clipboard with <Ctrl><V> or use the corresponding menu command.
• You may import the data from a plain text file. Click the "Read from file..." button to select a file.

Step 3: Have the "Frontend" calculate your numbers

Simply click "Calculate" to convert your data and populate the "Output" box. If the data from the "Input" box does not lie within the specifications of the selected barcode type, the corresponding line in the "Output" box will remain empty.

Step 4: Getting the converted data into your application

You have two options to get your data into your application

• You may export the data to a plain text file. Click the "Write to file..." button to select a file.
• You may copy the data from the Clipboard: Select the data in the "Output" box with your mouse and hit <Ctrl><C> or use the corresponding menu command. In your application paste the data, usually with Edit->Paste.

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