generateBarCode Step

Use this step to generate a barcode image for the text provided.

Last published at: October 3rd, 2024

Description:

This step generates a barcode image for the text provided.

 

Inputs

  • barcodeText – generate barcode using the provided text
  • barcodeType – select the type of barcode, QR, etc
  • fileFormat – select the image format, Jpeg, PNG…
  • textLocation – location of the text to be displayed, top, bottom, hide…
  • height – height of the barcode
  • width – width of the barcode
  • textVarGlobal – variable/global to hold the path to the generated barcode file
  • relativeVarGlobal – variable/global to hold barcode relative file path 
 

 

Returns

  • True – step executed successfully
  • False – step failed to execute 
 

 

Usage:

 

 

Example:

Let’s build and execute the “generateBarCodeDef” example.          

  • Create a new definition called “generateBarCodeDef” 
  • Select the definition and click the “design” button
  • Drag a “generatebarcode” step from the toolbox
  • Connect the dots between the start and “generatebarcode” step
  • Define a variable/global to store the result after execution
  • Click the "generatebarcode" step to configure its "Settings" properties. Provide a name to the step. Provide a barcode text. Provide a variable/global to hold the barcode file path. Provide a variable/global to hold the barcode relative to the file path. 

 

  • Click on the "generate barcode" step to configure its "Advanced" properties. Select a barcode type from the drop-down list. Select the file format from the drop-down list. Select the text location position from the drop-down list. Provide the barcode pixel height and width value. 

 

  • The “Logging” setting configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures the workflow progress and the percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown in the images below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.

 

  • Save the process definition, create a new process instance, and execute. Render the process instance. Click on the process step to view the properties. The step should generate a new barcode image file.

 

Definition Sample:

You may download the sample definition(s) from the link here and later import it (drag-drop) to your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.

NOTE: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections after import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.

Click here to download the sample file.