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**         Batch Barcode Maker v2.43      **
**         January 15th, 2004 Release     **
**     (c)2004 Copyright by Lars Sams     **
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Batch Barcode Maker v2.43
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Make EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC A, UPC E, ISBN barcodes and they all support No, 2, 5 Digit supplements, Code 39, Codabar, Code 2 of 5 Interleaved. Barcodes can be saved as a high resolution TIFF file up to 4800 dpi (if unregistered it a Max. of 1200 dpi. Barcodes can by copied and pasted in to a document. Prints on Labels of any kind or document. Use "Digti Counter" for sequential Code 39 (Code 3 of 9), Codabar, Code 2 of 5 Interleaved. You can now make a BK2 file in Excel and save it as a TAB delimitered text file. Avery labels *.LS2 files have been included. Batch Barcode Maker is Shareware and will run for 30 days.
Please Note that there is included Predefined Avery Label settings (*.LS2) files, can be loaded into the Label Size window using the File meny and then Open and then select *.LS2

NEW
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- Random barcode digits (5 digits) for UPC A and EAN 13, Read the included "How to use the Random Barcode Digit.pdf" in this setup. 
- Digit or No digit option in the Digit Counter Window.
- One extra row of text when Batch printing, first row is the Product/Item and the second row is from the Free Text.
- Faster loading of *.BK2 files
- Default printer remains default after printing to a non default printer (Batch Printing).
- Choose to included or exclude Free Text row on the Label in the Batch Window
- How to.... *.PDF files included. (Needs Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 or better http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)



Bugs gone
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- Some settings would be corrupted in the German Windows version, have been fixed.
- Barcodes with less than 4 digit could show a "GoSub" error, have been fixed
- Bug sometime made it start in the folder "My Documents" and not in the installed folder, have been fixed.
- Wait Icon always showed after opening a *.txt file, have been fixed.
- Code 39 including letter would make a "Owerflow" error have been fixed.
- inputing a 0 (zero) in the View Labels windows would make the window not show again, have been fixed.


Known Windows issues.
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If you are using HP LaserJet 5/6 and default printer drivers and haveing a printing problem then please download the newest drivers from HP, http://www.hp.com.

If you are using a monitor/display setting, monitor/display update frequence Hz, not recommended by  Microsoft Windows XP, Barcode Maker will not be able to change the resolution to 256 colors to make a high resolution TIF barcode image. Please only use recommended monitor/display udate frequence Hz.


System Requirements
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Pentium 233 Mhz or Better
64 Mb RAM
Microsoft Windows 95 / Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows ME
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6 or better (Pentium MMX 200 Mhz or better, 64Mb RAM or more)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro. (Pentium MMX 200 Mhz or better, 64 Mb RAM or more)
Microsoft XP (Pentium II 300 Mhz or better, 128 MB RAM or more)

Install
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If you are upgrading from an older version then please uninstall the old version before installing this one.
Install Batch Barcode Maker 2 by double clicking on the "Setup Batch Barcode Maker 2_43.exe" and follow the instructions. You must have a printer installed in windows or Batch Barcode Maker will not run. If you have any questions please e-mail help.bar-code@telia.com

The Registerd version is about 30 - 50 % faster. (saving a TIFF file) and doesn't have the "Made By Barcode Maker" banner across the TIFF barcode and the "Unregistered" on a few of the printed Barcodes isn't there as well. Your company can e-mail me (help.bar-code@telia.com) and request a fully working trial version that will run for 21-days. In the registered version there is no limitations at all.



Windows Installer 2.0
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If you get a request to download Windows Installer for Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 then it can be downloaded here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=32832&NewList=1
If you get a request to download Windows Installer for Windows 95, 98, and Me then it can be downloaded here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=32831

MultiSelect and MultiSave
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When you chose more than one Product in the Barcode List and want to save it as a TIF or a BMP file then it's saved as Product_Barcode_Copies.tif or Product_Barcode_Copies.bmp e.g. My Product_123456789012_001.tif or My Product_123456789012_01.bmp. If you only select one product from the barcode list and save it as a TIF then it will be saved as Product_Barcode_Copies.tif, but for the BMP it will not, you must name the BMP file if you only save one product and one copy.


Put it on a Computer Magazine or Home Page
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If you are a Computer Magazine publisher you may put the Unregistered version of Batch Barcode Maker on your cover CD-ROM / DVD. You may also put Batch Barcode Maker on your Home page as long as it's the Unregistered version. If you need more information, please e-mail me at help.bar-code@telia.com



How to Register.
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Product Name: Batch Barcode Maker
Product ID #: 8100
Price: USD $56
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SECURE LINK: http://www.regsoft.net/purchase.php3?productid=8100
NON-SECURE LINK: http://www.regsoft.net/purchase_nonsecure.php3?productid=8100



Contact the author if you have any questions.
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Lars Sams
help.bar-code@telia.com
home page http://hem.passagen.se/sams/barcodeb.htm
http://hem.passagen.se/sams/faq.htm

Enjoy,            
