activePDF Toolkit 2011 API Reference
GS1 DataBar Truncated

Glossary Item Box


Other Names

RSS-14 Truncated  

Overview

Similar to GS1 DataBar, but with reduced height. Due to truncation, omni-directional scanning may not be possible.


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 13X (X = module width). No quiet zone is required.

Toolkit will automatically calculate and apply the check digit.