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Barcode Generator - WPF Application

Overview

This WPF application generates various types of barcodes for testing and demonstration purposes related to Acumatica ERP integration and barcode scanning via API.

Created by: AcuPower
Website: acupowererp.com
Purpose: Demonstration of how to deal with barcode scanning via API

Features

  • Multiple Barcode Formats:

    • Code 128
    • EAN-13
    • EAN-8
    • UPC-A
    • UPC-E
    • QR Code
    • Data Matrix
    • PDF417
    • ITF
    • Codabar

  • Customizable Dimensions:

    • Adjustable width and height
    • Real-time preview

  • Save Functionality:

    • Save barcode as PNG, JPEG, or BMP
    • Custom file naming

Usage

  1. Enter Text/Inventory ID:

    • Type the text or Inventory ID you want to encode
    • Example: "AALEGO500" or any alphanumeric string

  2. Select Barcode Type:

    • Choose from the dropdown menu
    • Code 128 is recommended for alphanumeric Inventory IDs

  3. Adjust Dimensions (Optional):

    • Set width and height in pixels
    • Default: 300x150

  4. Generate:

    • Click "Generate Barcode" button
    • Barcode appears in the preview area

  5. Save:

    • Click "Save Barcode Image" to save to file
    • Choose format: PNG, JPEG, or BMP

Use Cases

  • Testing Barcode Scanning:

    • Generate barcodes with Inventory IDs from Acumatica
    • Test scanning with the Acumatica Inventory Scanner mobile app
    • Verify API integration

  • Demo Purposes:

    • Create sample barcodes for demonstrations
    • Generate QR codes for quick access

Technical Details

  • Framework: .NET 8.0 WPF
  • Barcode Library: ZXing.Net 0.16.11
  • Platform: Windows

Integration with Acumatica Inventory Scanner

This tool complements the Acumatica Inventory Scanner mobile app:

  1. Generate barcodes with Inventory IDs from your Acumatica system
  2. Print or display the barcodes
  3. Scan them with the mobile app to test the integration
  4. Verify that the app correctly queries Acumatica API

Notes

  • QR Codes can encode longer text strings
  • Code 128 is ideal for Inventory IDs (alphanumeric)
  • EAN/UPC formats require specific digit counts
  • Some formats may not support all characters