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DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

thorsten_muller — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:30:27 GMT

Hi all,

we have to create a new AdobeForm containing a DataMatrix barcode with the following special characters:

GS = group separator = hex 1D or decimal 29

RS = record separator = hex 1E or decimal 30

EOT = end of trnasmission = hex 4 or decimal 4

The content could be something like this (placeholders replaced by the special separator sign):

[)>RS06GS2K200612542GSP1068420081GSRSEOT

Please, can anybody tell me how to include these separators into my barcode data?

Thanks

Thorsten

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

ralf_dillenburger — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:19:32 GMT

i have exactly the same problem. Does anyone has an idea how to handle this issue? In SMARTFORMS it was possible to use /0x1E but it does not work with Adobe forms.

Regards

Ralf

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:59:46 GMT

I have exactly the same problem.

After designing the barcode with Zebra Barone software using ASCII characters of 30,29 and 4 and print of the datamatrix barcode taken in zebra printer, when the datamatrix is scanned, only RS separator appears as rectangular box symbol while GS and EOT doesn't appear at all in the notepad. Any input on this pls ?

Regards,

Tom Jerry

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:53:08 GMT

Have nobody an idea to this problem ???

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

thorsten_muller — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:23:39 GMT

Hi!

Any news on this one?

Thanks!

Thorsten

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:23:49 GMT

Hi Thorsten,

you must convert to hex barcode values:

Example for seperator / prefix

constants:

begin of gcs_2dbc_gen_c,

prefix(15) type c value '[)>\0x1E06\0x1D',

seperator(5) type c value '\0x1D',

suffix(10) type c value '\0x1E\0x04',

end of gcs_2dbc_gen_c,

begin of gcs_2dbc_gen,

prefix(15) type x value '5B293E5C3078314530365C30783144',

sep(5) type x value '5C30783144',

suffix(10) type x value '5C307831455C30783034',

end of gcs_2dbc_gen.

Kind regards

Dietmar Blome

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 12:26:23 GMT

Hi Dietmat Blome,

Could you please explain bit more by providing a sample driver for implementing the datamatrix barcode?

A sample program will be of great help.

Thanks

Anand

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 09:17:45 GMT

Hello Anand,

here is a little description for barcode sap implementation (ZEBRA printing):

Example for type of printer: ZEBRA ZM400

Install Zebra Driver in SAP:

ZEBRA/BAR one Printer and Adjusting its Co-Ordinates

http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-10347

ZPL Command (see program guide for ZPL):

Data Matrix Bar Code

^BX

Data Matrix Bar Code

Description The ^BX command creates a two-dimensional matrix symbology made up of

square modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern.

The ability to create a rectangular Datamatrix bar code is not available as a ZPL coding option.

Format ^BXo,h,s,c,r,f,g

http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/f0debfc6-138c-2d10-718e-85ddc787c56b?overridelayout=true

Example Code for special separators:

FORM 2D_BARCODE_AUFBEREITEN USING    PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT
                                      PV_HEX_KZ
                             CHANGING PV_2DBARCODE TYPE CHAR255.

CONSTANTS:
        LC_FORMAT_TRAILER TYPE X VALUE '1E00',
        LC_FORMAT_SUFFIX   TYPE X VALUE '1E04',
        LC_FIELD_SEPARATOR TYPE X VALUE '1D00',
        LC_MESSAGE_TRAILER TYPE X VALUE '0400',
        LC_MESSAGE_PREFIX(7) TYPE X VALUE '5B293E1E30361D'.
DATA: LV_STELLE       TYPE I,
        LV_LENGTH       TYPE I,
        LV_TEXT_X(2)    TYPE X.
DATA: LV_PREFIX_C   TYPE CHAR50.
DATA: LV_FORMAT_SUFFIX_C TYPE CHAR50.
DATA: OFF TYPE I.
DATA: LV_SUFFIX_C(10) VALUE '\0x1E\0x04'.
DATA: LV_SEPARATOR_C(5) VALUE '\0x1D'.
DATA: LV_SEPARATOR_C_NEW(2).
DATA: Z_PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT TYPE CHAR255.

CALL FUNCTION 'ZBIN_TO_TEXT'
    EXPORTING
      FI_HEX = LC_MESSAGE_PREFIX
    IMPORTING
      FE_CHAR = LV_PREFIX_C.
CALL FUNCTION 'ZBIN_TO_TEXT'
    EXPORTING
      FI_HEX = LC_FIELD_SEPARATOR
    IMPORTING
      FE_CHAR = LV_SEPARATOR_C_NEW.
CALL FUNCTION 'ZBIN_TO_TEXT'
    EXPORTING
      FI_HEX = LC_FORMAT_SUFFIX
    IMPORTING
      FE_CHAR = LV_FORMAT_SUFFIX_C.

FIND FIRST OCCURRENCE OF LV_SEPARATOR_C IN PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT
MATCH OFFSET OFF.

CONCATENATE LV_PREFIX_C PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT+OFF
INTO Z_PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT.

REPLACE ALL OCCURRENCES OF LV_SEPARATOR_C IN Z_PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT
WITH LV_SEPARATOR_C_NEW.
REPLACE ALL OCCURRENCES OF LV_SUFFIX_C IN Z_PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT
WITH LV_FORMAT_SUFFIX_C.

LV_LENGTH = STRLEN( Z_PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT ).

DO LV_LENGTH TIMES.

    CALL FUNCTION 'SCMS_TEXT_TO_BIN'
      EXPORTING
        TEXT_LINE = Z_PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT+LV_STELLE(1)
      IMPORTING
        BIN_LINE = LV_TEXT_X
      EXCEPTIONS
        FAILED    = 1
        OTHERS    = 2.
    IF SY-SUBRC <> 0.
* MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
*         WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
    ENDIF.
*
    IF LV_TEXT_X = LC_FORMAT_TRAILER.
      CONCATENATE PV_2DBARCODE '\1E'
                  INTO PV_2DBARCODE.
    ELSEIF LV_TEXT_X = LC_FIELD_SEPARATOR.
      CONCATENATE PV_2DBARCODE '\1D'
                  INTO PV_2DBARCODE.
    ELSEIF LV_TEXT_X = LC_MESSAGE_TRAILER.
      CONCATENATE PV_2DBARCODE '\04'
                  INTO PV_2DBARCODE.
    ELSE.
      CONCATENATE PV_2DBARCODE Z_PS_WA_2DBARCODE_DAT+LV_STELLE(1)
                 INTO PV_2DBARCODE.
    ENDIF.
    ADD 1 TO LV_STELLE.
ENDDO.

ENDFORM. " 2D_BARCODE_AUFBEREITEN

Kind Regards

Dietmar Blome

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:56:42 GMT

Hi Dietmar,

Is this solution for smartforms or for the adobe livecycle solution?

Thank you,

Dider

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 10:58:15 GMT

Hello Dider,

yes this solution is also for ADS (Adobe Document Service).

Kind Regards

Dietmar

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Techouest_B — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:40:51 GMT

Hi Dietmar,

and about your Function ZBIN_TO_TEXT

how is it inside ?

Thank You

François

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:05:39 GMT

Hello Francois,

see attachment and SAP Package SCMS with Modul "SCMS_BIN_TO_TEXT"!

Kind Regards

Dietmar

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Techouest_B — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:19:25 GMT

Great Dietmar !

as I work on ECC I'll use function SCMS_BIN_TO_TEXT

Best Regard

François

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:08:38 GMT

Hello Dider,

Did you find the solution for this.we are having same problem.

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Techouest_B — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:13:28 GMT

Hello Guruprasad,

You can use Dietmar's Solution it works fine.

François

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Techouest_B — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:27:31 GMT

Hello Thorsten,

finally Dietmar's Solution is not the good solution because SAP can't send control caracter to Adobe.

You've got the reason here :

http://scn.sap.com/thread/1665424

But I've find a solution, many thank's to Udo Ahle and it's work fine, I've got today validation from VW about a GTL TRANSPORT LABEL with DATAMATRIX barcode

So the Solution :

http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/display/Community/UPS+maxicode+on+SAP+Adobe+forms

François

Re: DataMatrix Barcode with special separators

Former Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:19:55 GMT

Hello Francios,

Thanks for the solution.It works for me.Now customers are able to read the barcode.

Can you please tell me how to access variables in Data view pallet in form calculation?