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Pdf and Barcode

edited July 2008 in Devices
Hello,

D2007 and RB10.9

I use the barcode COD39 and all is ok if I use the printers, but if I use
the export to pdf, the barcode is unreadable because the pdf resolution is
too low.
Is it possible to have a better resolution ?

J-Pierre

Comments

  • edited July 2008
    Hi Pierre,

    For future reference, please post using your real name rather than "Hva".

    Currently advanced RB components such as Barcodes and RichTexts are first
    converted to bitmaps before being exported to the PDF file. This causes a
    loss in fidelity. It is on our todo list for a later release to include
    full vector graphic support which would remove the need to export them as
    bitmaps.

    For the time being you might take a look at Gnostice. I believe they
    support exporting most report components directly.

    http://www.gnostice.com

    --
    Regards,

    Nico Cizik
    Digital Metaphors
    http://www.digital-metaphors.com

    Best Regards,

    Nico Cizik
    Digital Metaphors
    http://www.digital-metaphors.com
  • edited August 2008
    Hi,

    I have exactely same problem.

    Does any solution exist for this issue ? I've tried to join James Waler, but
    without success.

    Laurent VARES (D?calog)
  • edited August 2008
    Hi Laurent,

    I would suggest trying Gnostice for the time being. The next major release
    of ReportBuilder will include drastically enhanced PDF export capabilities.

    http://www.gnostice.com

    --
    Regards,

    Nico Cizik
    Digital Metaphors
    http://www.digital-metaphors.com

    Best Regards,

    Nico Cizik
    Digital Metaphors
    http://www.digital-metaphors.com
  • edited August 2008
    Hi Nico,

    I've found the solution ...

    I use a component "TAsBarCode" (freeware with source) which writes a barcode
    in a TImage.

    And on BeforeBandGenerate event, I assign TppImage.Picture with
    TImage.Picture.

    It runs fine with printer and PDF export (TExtraDev).

    Thank's a lot for your response.

    Laurent.

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