Scorpion BarCode is a complete Bar Code creation utility that you can use to quickly create Bar Code images for use in other applications. The software supports the following symbologies:
• EAN-13 (With or without Add-On codes)
• EAN-8
• EAN-128
• UPC-A (With or without Add-On codes)
• UPC-E
• Code-128
• Code-93
• Code-39
• Codabar
• ITF (Interleaved Two Five)
• ISSN
• ISBN
• PostNet (5 digit / 9 digit / 11 digit)
• RM4SCC
• Pharmacode
By entering the text of a Bar Code, the software produces the graphic equivalent using one of the above selected symbologies. You can then use this graphic to:
• Create a PICT file
• Create an EPS file
• Produce a desktop clipping file by dragging the graphic image to the desktop
• Paste into another application simply via the Clipboard
• Drag and drop the graphic directly into another application
• Print camera ready artwork automatically
• Update the text held in other applications with Bar Code equivalents using Apple Script
The text equivalent of the Bar Code can be entered using:
• Keyboard entry via the standard input screen
• A desktop clipping file by dragging the text clip onto the input area of the screen
• Pasting from another application simply via the Clipboard
• Direct control from Apple Script
• Dragging a text file onto the Scorpion BarCode icon
The Scorpion BarCode software also supports Balloon Help and Apple Guide to simplify the user experience. The Apple Speech Manager provides voice support through the Voice Assistance feature. The entire User Guide is built into the onscreen help.
System Requirements
The Scorpion BarCode software operates on a MacOS™ compatible system ideally running System 8 or later. The software is backward compatible to System 6.08 although System 7.5 or later is recommended for full functionality. The program prefers 350K of available RAM but can operate in lesser RAM if needed. The complete package including documentation requires approximately 600K of hard disk space.
Software Registration
Please ensure you register your software. Version 1.20 is distributed freely for evaluation purposes only. It is not a free or public domain software. If you downloaded the software from the Scorpion Research web site, you would have already completed your registration form. Your registration is valid after you receive an eMail acknowledgement from Scorpion Research. You have 28 days in which to register your software if you wish to continue to retain it for your purposes otherwise you must delete it from your computer within the 28 days period. Purchasing terms are available upon request.
If you have received this software from any source other than the Scorpion Research web site please ensure you register via the Scorpion Research web site. If you do not have Web access please send a written request to Scorpion Research directly using the form at the end of this document.
Technical Support
Technical Support is free to all registered users via eMail. If you require technical support please send an eMail message to Support@ScorpionResearch.com via the Internet.
Product Updates
Users with Internet access are invited to visit the Scorpion Research home page which provides the latest information, product updates, FAQ sheets and related news regarding the Scorpion BarCode software.
Point your browser to <http://www.ScorpionResearch.com> now!
Quick Start
The Scorpion BarCode software is extremely simple to use. The following steps will guide you through the creation of a standard Bar Code:
• Start Scorpion BarCode by double-clicking it
• Go into the Encode menu and choose EAN-13
• You will see a window appear:
• Window appearance will vary depending on System version (MacOS™ 8 window shown)
• Enter text 5001234567890 in the Bar Code Value box as shown above
• Note how the Bar Code is created as you type
• Enter text 12 in the Add-On Bar Code box as shown above
• You can use Cut Copy and Paste under the Edit menu to enter the text
• To place the graphic on the Clipboard, press the Clip button
• To print the graphic, press the Print button
• To save as a PICT file, select Save As PICT… from the File menu
• To save as an EPS file, select Save As EPSF… from the File menu
• To save as a clipping, click on the Bar Code graphic image and drag to the desktop
• You can make typing changes and watch the Bar Code graphic change
• Press the OK button when you are finished
• You can select a different symbology from the Encode menu and repeat
• If you are finished please select Quit from the File menu
Version History
• Version 1.20 (16th March 1998)
- MacOS™ 8 enhancements improved
- Support for Pharmacode Bar Codes added
• Version 1.10 (5th August 1997)
- MacOS™ 8 enhancements
- Support for 11 digit PostNet Bar Codes added
- Voice Assistance improved
- Clipboard support improved
• Version 1.00 (16th May 1997)
- First Official Release
License Agreement Acceptance
This documentation and the program referred therein are subject to a License Agreement between Scorpion Research Ltd and you as the user. Your acceptance of the License Agreement is required before you use the software. It is illegal for you to use the software without reading and accepting the terms of the License Agreement. You may view the License Agreement at the Scorpion Research web site before downloading the software or you may read it in the User Guide. If you do not accept the terms of the License Agreement you must ensure all copies of the software and accompanying materials are deleted from your computer and archives immediately.
