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Overview
This Custom Field creates the glyphs required to translate an 13 digit code to an EAN barcode. Using the EAN13 field requires a specific barcode font which matches the font elements exactly.
Important note: You cannot simply display a barcode using the raw barcode number and a barcode font. You must convert the barcode number as shown below.
Syntax
EAN13(SourceCode)
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| SourceCode | A code for which an EAN13 barcode will be returned. |
Application
Using EAN13 allows you to automatically include 13 digit EAN barcodes in your catalog, without the need to create separate barcode images using additional software.
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- eanbwrp36tt
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- eanbwrp72tt
The eanbwrp36tt font and eanbwrp72tt font are free barcode fonts available for download.
Worked Example
The following example shows how the EAN13 function may be used in the context of a catalog:
Syntax
EAN13(‘ProductCode‘)
Explanation
In this example, the EAN13 function creates the required glyphs to allow a 13 digit EAN barcode to be rendered using a barcode font.
Panel view
- Raw ProductBarcode number
- EAN13 representation of ProductBarcode number ready for use on the page
Additional Notes
A barcode is simply a graphic representation of a numeric string (in this instance a 13 digit number) which is able to be scanned by a barcode scanner.