Generate Barcodes in Microsoft Access – StrokeScribe ActiveX Guide
An example of how to create barcodes in Microsoft Access with ActiveX-based version of our barcode generator.
The example does not require any codig and does not use barcode fonts.
The example works fine for reports that contain less than 2000 barcodes.
Requirements
- Download and install the barcode generator.
How to Proceed
To create barcodes in Microsoft Access using StrokeScribe ActiveX, you first need to add the control to a report. Open your Access report in Design View, then go to the "Controls" section and insert an StrokeScribe ActiveX control. From the list of available controls, select "StrokeScribe Control" and place it in the desired location on the report. Once added, adjust its size to fit your barcode requirements.
With the control selected, open the Property Sheet and navigate to the "Control Source" property to link it to a field in your database that contains the data you want to encode as a barcode.
After linking the control to your data source, configure the barcode type and appearance by modifying the StrokeScribe properties. Open the "Other" tab in the Property Sheet and set the "Alphabet" property to match the barcode format you need, such as Code 128, QR Code, or EAN-13.
You can also customize other settings like barcode size, text visibility, and error correction levels. When you switch to Print Preview, the StrokeScribe control will dynamically generate barcodes based on the linked data field.
This approach ensures that each record in your report displays a unique barcode, making it ideal for inventory management, asset tracking, and automated data entry applications.
Manually Inserting a Barcode in Access Using ActiveX
In Microsoft Access, on the Design tab, click the More button:
Select ActiveX Controls from the dropdown list:
From the list of available objects select "StrokeScribe Control" and then press OK:
Right-click the inserted barcode object and select Properties from the context menu.
On the Property Sheet, switch to the Data tab.
Fill the Control Source property with a field name that contains your barcode data.
On the Property Sheet, switch to the Other tab. Use the Alphabet property to choose the desired barcode type.
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Conclusion
Integrating StrokeScribe's barcode generator into Microsoft Access provides a seamless and efficient way to generate barcodes without the need for additional fontsor online services.
This solution streamlines database management by allowing users to create various barcode types directly within Access, ensuring better organization and faster data retrieval.
By eliminating dependency on external tools, it enhances workflow automation, improves accuracy, and reduces the risk of formatting issues.
Whether for inventory tracking, document management, or retail applications, StrokeScribe’s barcode integration offers a reliable and scalable approach to barcode generation, making it a valuable addition to any Access-based system.