The barcode data will be entered directly into a static text box. The way the text box is displayed depends on the type of barcode selected in the Code Type Tab.

For example, for ISBN barcode, a prefix of 978 (static text) is placed before the text box and together with the input data will be used to generate the barcode.

The check digit of the barcode is also calculated automatically and placed behind the text box. The text box also restricts the type of data that you can enter. For example, for barcodes that only accept numbers, the text box will not allow you to key in alphabets. Below the text box, a brief description of the type of data that needs to be entered is explained.

Insert Special Character - This button will be visible for barcodes that support Special Characters. It allows you to insert special ASCII characters like NULL, SOH, etc.

The button brings up a dialog box, which displays the supported special characters. After selecting the special character and clicking OK, the special character will be pasted into the static text box.

Field Name - name of the input field. This variable name can be used in the Linked Field feature. For example, you can have two fields. One is Serial Number, the other, a Part Number. This two fields are given the field names serial and part. In the Linked Field feature, the data of this two fields can be combined together to form a new field.