Syntax |
CODABAR(string_value, start_char, stop_char, check_digit) |
Description |
Calculates a CODABAR bar code |
Example |
CODABAR("123456", "A", "B", True) |
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string_value |
The value represented by the bar code |
start_char |
The start character |
stop_char |
The stop character |
check_digit |
Optional, can be "True" or "False |
Codabar bar codes can include numeric characters, six punctuation characters (-$:/.+), and spaces.
There are also four special start/stop characters— A, B, C, and D.
Codabar is useful for encoding dollar figures and mathematical figures. These bar codes are slightly larger than Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes.
Codabar requires start and stop characters. The check digit is optional.