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Crystal Reports UFL, Functions & Formulas

IDAutomation provides a variety of font tools, macros and source code which can be used to automate the process of adding start and stop codes as well as calculating check digits in Crystal Reports for the barcode fonts that require them. The Crystal Reports font tools have the following features:

Easy-to-Use UFL (User Function Library) plug-in is supplied in an easy-to-install executable file.
Several Methods are provided for integration barcodes with Crystal Reports:
- End Users: The Crystal Reports Barcode UFL is an easy-to-install and use plug-in.
- Technical Users: Barcode Formulas for Crystal Reports allow Crystal Report distribution without the need for a UFL.
- Developers: With Crystal 9 or above, Custom Barcode Functions can be created from the formulas and placed into the Repository of Custom Functions.
- For Double Byte Language Settings such as Chinese, Korean and Japanese languages, use the Universal Barcode Font Advantage with the Crystal Reports Barcode UFL.
- NEW: In Crystal Reports XI: Barcode images may be streamed from a server and dynamically placed in the report. This does not require any fonts or software to be installed when using the IDAutomation Hosted Dynamic Barcode Generator Service.
Multiple Versions Supported - This UFL is designed to work with Crystal Reports 8.0 and above. It is also compatible with the version of Crystal Reports that is distributed with Visual Studio .NET.
Functions Available - Includes Postnet, Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128 (sets A, B & C), UPC-A, EAN-13, EAN-8, EAN-128, UCC-128, MSI Plessey, Code 11, RM4SCC, PLANET, 4-State, SSCC-18 and SCC-14 barcode specifications.
Licensing - Font tools are free to use and distribute with an application as long as it is being used with one of IDAutomation's licensed barcode fonts. Redistribution of the fonts and components requires, at least, a Single Developer License.