BizCode Barcode Generator for .NET Ultimate
The most mature & flexible barcode SDK for Microsoft .NET Framework
Quick Overviews
  • Mature barcode creating SDK
  • Support every .NET IDEs
  • Support C#, VB.NET, etc.
  • Dynamic barcodes support
  • For all printers
How to Generate PDF-417 in .NET Library
PDF-417 (a.k.a. Portable Data File 417, PDF 417, PDF417 Truncated) is a stacked linear bar code symbol used in a variety of applications, primarily transport, identification cards, and inventory management. It was invented by Dr. Ynjiun P. Wang at Symbol Technologies in 1991.
PDF-417 Barcode Generator for .NET aims to generate PDF-417 barcodes in any development environment supported by .NET Framework. It is easy to print PDF-417 in .NET Windows Forms applications, ASP.NET Web Forms, .NET class & console applications, and can be completely developed in C# .NET.
.NET PDF-417 Generating SDK provides advanced barcode generating and printing controls for developers to generate and create PDF-417 barcode in .NET projects with high qualities. Besides, several barcode options over PDF-417 barcode size and image are provided, allowing users to customize PDF-417 as they wish.
PDF-417 for .NET Ultimate Features
Encodable CharactersSupport to encode:
- Standard ASCII characters 0-127 (default: ISO/IEC 646)
- Extended ASCII characters 128-255 (default: ISO/IEC 8859-1)
Multiple PDF-417 BarcodeAlso support to generate & stream Macro PDF-417 and Truncated PDF-417 barcodes
Simple to UseFast PDF-417 barcode generation via dragging & dropping barcode onto your web forms & Windows Forms
Barcode SpecificationAccurately create pre-configured PDF-417 in accordance with its barcode specification - ISO / IEC 15438 (2nd edition 2006-06-01)
Detailed User ManualProvide comprehensive PDF-417 barcode generating guides over every aspect, such as image, size, data, etc.
High Quality BarcodeExport high quality graphic images in WMF, BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG and TIF formats or in .NET graphic objects
PDF-417 for .NET Ultimate Requirements
Windows OS
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows XP
Development Environments
- .NET 2.0/3.0/4.0
- C#, Visual Basic, Managed C++ and Borland Delphi.NET
- Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010
- .NET Windows Forms Application
- .NET Class and Console Applications
- ASP.NET Web Forms
- .NET SSRS and Crystal Report
Install PDF-417 Generator for .NET Ultimate
  1. Download BizCode Generator for .NET Ultimate and unzip;
  2. Add reference: Add "BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Web.dll" or "BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Win.dll" to your project reference;
  3. Add to toolbox: To add Barcode Control to your .NET Winforms or ASP.NET Web Forms toolbox.
How to Drag & Drop Barcode Control into ASP.NET projects?
  1. Install ASP.NET Barcode Control;
  2. Add ASP.NET Barcode Control onto your .NET Visual Studio Toolbox;
  3. Copy "pdf417.aspx" and "pdf417.aspx.cs" to the folder where your aspx pages are generating barcodes;
  4. Drag and drop the WebPDF417 control into the Forms;
  5. Run the website and you will see a barcode image generated.
How to Drag & Drop Barcode Control into .NET Winforms projects?
  1. Install .NET Winforms Barcode Control;
  2. Add .NET Winforms Barcode Control onto your .NET Visual Studio Toolbox;
  3. Drag and drop the WinPDF417 control into the Forms;
  4. Run the website and you will see a barcode image generated.
How to Generate PDF-417 in .NET with C#, VB.NET Class?
Copy those following sample code to .NET projects:
using BusinessRefinery.Barcode;

PDF417 barcode = new PDF417();
barcode.Code = "PDF-417";
barcode.Resolution = 104;
barcode.Rotate = Rotate.Rotate180;
barcode.Format = ImageFormat.Gif;
barcode.drawBarcode2ImageFile("c:/pdf-417-csharp.gif");
Dim barcode As BusinessRefinery.Barcode.PDF417 = 
New BusinessRefinery.Barcode.PDF417()
barcode.Code = "PDF-417"
barcode.Resolution = 104
barcode.Rotate = BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Rotate.Rotate270
barcode.Format = System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.Gif
barcode.drawBarcode2ImageFile("c:/pdf-417-vb-net.gif")
How to Create Your Own PDF-417 in IIS?
  1. Download BizCode Generator for .NET Ultimate and unzip;
  2. Copy the whole barcode fold and contents into IIS and create a new virtual directory called "br_barcode";
  3. Restart IIS, navigate to http://localhost/br_barcode/pdf417.aspx?code=0123456789;
  4. Add an image tag <img> into the web page to create Code 39 barcode image in html or aspx pages, e.g.
    <img src="http://localhost/br_barcode/pdf417.aspx?code=0123456789"/>
How to Draw PDF-417 Barcodes to Image Files (GIF, JPEG, BMP, PNG, & TIFF)?
Copy those following sample code to .NET projects:
using BusinessRefinery.Barcode;

PDF417 barcode = new PDF417();
barcode.Code = "PDF-417";
barcode.Format = ImageFormat.Gif;
barcode.drawBarcode2ImageFile("c:/pdf-417-csharp.gif");
Dim barcode As BusinessRefinery.Barcode.PDF417 = 
New BusinessRefinery.Barcode.PDF417()
barcode.Code = "PDF-417"
barcode.Format = System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.Gif
barcode.drawBarcode2ImageFile("c:/pdf-417-vb-net.gif")
How to draw & print PDF-417 barcodes to .NET objects like Graphics, Stream, Bitmap?
Copy those following sample code to .NET projects:
public void drawBarcode2ImageFile(string filename);
public void drawBarcode2Stream(Stream fileStream);
public byte[] drawBarcodeAsBytes();
public Bitmap drawBarcodeOnBitmap();
public void drawBarcodeOnGraphics(Graphics graphics);
Public Sub drawBarcode2Stream(ByVal fileStream As System.IO.Stream)
Public Sub drawBarcodeOnGraphics(ByVal graphics As
System.Drawing.Graphics)
Public Function drawBarcodeAsBytes() As Byte()
Public Function drawBarcodeOnBitmap() As System.Drawing.Bitmap