Tutorial to Generate PDF-417 in VB.NET Library
PDF-417 (a.k.a. Portable Data File 417, PDF 417, and PDF417 Truncated) is a 2D barcode symbology used to carry data information and establish information linking for primary transport, identification cards, and inventory management. Codewords in PDF-417 in different data modes represents data differently.
As one function of BizCode Generator for .NET Ultimate, VB.NET PDF-417 Generator Control developed provides strong named assemblies for .NET 2.0, 2.5 and later version, which makes this generator easier to be built and run in Visual Basic .NET projects. Beside, source code is provided with purchased developer license.
VB.NET PDF-417 Generator provides a set of advanced barcode options over every aspect of barcode image and size. It has the ability to export to multiple image formats including: BMP, EMF, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF. Users are able to read and recognize PDF-417 from any image and at any angle.
PDF-417 Generation is compatible with the latest barcode specification in ISO - ISO / IEC 15438 (2nd edition 2006-06-01). PDF-417 Generation is compatible with the latest barcode specification in ISO - ISO / IEC 15438 (2nd edition 2006-06-01). This page explains how to create your own Code 39 in VB.NET; you may get more specific user manuals here on
encoding PDF-417 barcode,
customizing PDF-417 barcode image, and
resizing PDF-417 barcode.
PDF-417 Generator for VB.NET Features
| Encodable Characters | Support to encode:
- Standard ASCII characters 0-127 (default: ISO/IEC 646)
- Extended ASCII characters 128-255 (default: ISO/IEC 8859-1) |
| Multiple PDF-417 Barcodes | Support to encode Macro PDF-417 and Compact PDF-417 barcodes in VB.NET projects |
| .NET Framework | Support .NET 2.0/3.0/4.0 and Visual Studio .NET 2005/2008/2010 |
| Barcode Specification | Accurate Data Matrix generating in according with ISO / IEC 16022 (2nd edition 2006-09-15) |
| Lower ASCII Support | Allow easy encoding of functions such as the tab or return in PDF-417 barcodes |
| Size Adjustments | Flexible size options over PDF-417 module size, barcode width & height, margins and other properties |
PDF-417 Generator for VB.NET 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
- Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010
- VB.NET Windows Forms Application
- VB.NET Class and Console Applications
- VB.NET Web Forms
- VB.NET SSRS and Crystal Report |
Install .NET PDF-417 Generator in VB.NET
Add Windows Forms Barcode Generating Reference to Your Project
- Unzip BizCode Generator for .NET Ultimate package;
- Add BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Win.dll to your Winforms project folder;
(The DLL will be copied to the bin directory automatically) - Then BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Win.dll is added on your .NET Winforms project.
Install .NET PDF-417 Generator in VB.NET
Add ASP.NET Barcode Generating Reference to Your Project
- Unzip BizCode Generator for .NET Ultimate package;
- Add BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Web.dll to you ASP.NET project folder;
(The DLL will be copied to the bin directory automatically) - Then BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Web.dll is added on your ASP.NET project.
How to Generate PDF-417 Barcode Image Using VB.NET Class In .NET?
Copy those following sample code to your VB.NET projects:
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")
