activePDF Toolkit 2011 API Reference
GS1 DataBar

Glossary Item Box


Other Names

RSS-14,  Reduced Space Symbology  

Overview

GS1 DataBar encodes the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) with Application Identifier (AI) 01.

Encoding

Encodes the following:
  • Codeable characters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
  • AI (01) is automatically encoded

NOTE: Do not include the AI in the input data.

Structure

  • Packaging indicator (0 - 9).
  • 12-digit number (from EAN 13 article numbering system).
  • Check digit (calculated automatically by Toolkit)

Requirements

The height of the barcode must be at least 33X to support omni-directional scanning. No quiet zone is required.

Toolkit will automatically calculate and apply the check digit.