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Barcody Changelog

What's new in Barcody 3.16 Build 816

Nov 28, 2017
  • Fixed: The Registration dialog is shown again on OS X 10.9.

New in Barcody 3.15 Build 812 (Oct 30, 2017)

  • New: 1D Barcodes: An additional info text can be output below the barcode. It uses the selected barcode font and will be scaled automatically, if it is wider than the barcode.
  • New: The position of the add-on barcode text can be chosen (above or below).
  • New: The distance from barcode to add-on barcode can be changed by defining an offset value.
  • New: Manual: A new chapter "CMYK Color Output" describes how to output pure CMYK colors best.
  • Fixed: Sequence Editor: An invalid start value could cause crashes.
  • Fixed: Export: When exporting barcodes with add-on, the add-on barcode is no longer exported as a separated barcode.
  • Fixed: Barcodes: The descriptors of some barcodes have been actualized: EAN-13 now is GTIN-13, EAN-8 is GTIN-8, UPC A is GTIN-12.

New in Barcody 3.11 Build 783 (Jan 28, 2017)

  • New: Export: The @CONTENT@ placeholder is shortened to 32 characters when being used for generating file names to avoid extremely long filenames for 2D barcodes.
  • New: Export: Since OS X 10.11, export panel options are closed by default by the OS. Barcody now forces them to be disclosed by default.
  • Fixed: Export (EPS): transparent output (without background) is now reliable.
  • Fixed: Changing the module width didn't adjust the corresponding barcode width information in the barcodes document window and vice versa.

New in Barcody 3.10 Build 768 (Nov 14, 2016)

  • System Require­ments: OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or higher.
  • "Create Barcodes from Data File" supports URL data with double slashes.
  • The Sequence Editor stores its size and sets the zoom popup resolution to 100% by default.
  • Serialization system changed.
  • Many dialogs use Auto Layout.
  • Manual: new tutorial page "My First Barcode".

New in Barcody 3.05 Build 720 (Jul 31, 2015)

  • "Create Barcodes from Data File" recognizes selected barcode as template.

New in Barcody 3.04 Build 715 (Jul 15, 2015)

  • New barcody type supported: Pharmacode (Laetus); description see manual.
  • The registration dialog has been updated and shows clearer information about what to fill in.
  • Buttons which link to web pages on dsd.net, now use HTTPS URLs.

New in Barcody 3.03 Build 697 (Oct 24, 2014)

  • Export of single barcodes uses placeholders, too.
  • The registration form converts entered NAME and MATCHCODE strings automatically to uppercase letters.
  • Japanese localization improved.

New in Barcody 3.02 Build 681 (Sep 16, 2014)

  • Export of single barcodes no longer shows a useless export save panel (Mavericks only).
  • Export of multiple barcodes creates correct file copies names if files exist already.
  • Tiny strings corrections.

New in Barcody 3.01 Build 674 (Sep 15, 2014)

  • [97] Information line about valid and unused characters wraps into two lines.
  • [232] Default Parameters: Checkbox "Calculate calm zone automatically" could not be unchecked.
  • [233] Default Parameters: "For All" calm zone parameters values were never applied to new barcodes.
  • Barcody reads the screen size information and scales 100% to fit real 100% size.
  • Dutch localization improved. nl

New in Barcody 3.00 Build 647 (Jul 4, 2014)

  • New Barcode Format:
  • [145] + [183] : Now also supporting 2D barcode Data Matrix. Barcody 3 now supports 31 barcodes.
  • New Document Features:
  • [121] Multiple selection now is supported, so you can e.g. change the color or font of multiple barcodes at once. Only the Name, Content, Add-on Content, and Description fields are excluded.
  • [195] Various barcode types now support the option “Draw light margin indicators” which outputs the characters < and > next to the text line, if any. These margin indicators help graphic designers not to touch the calm zone of the barcode.
  • Use the new option “Draw Background” to suppress or draw the colored background. This way you can output barcodes with transparent or colored backgrounds.
  • Document window: When a group has been selected, all unrequired elements will be hidden.
  • [31] Toolbar: New optional tool buttons for “Print” and “Save” (not in the default set).
  • New option “Draw text as vector path” converts text to vector paths on output.
  • The option “Calculate calm zone automatically” now supports various barcodes.
  • Font Information: The [Select Font] button from previous versions has been replaced by a text field which shows the currently selected font name. Open the system font panel via Toolbar or View menu.
  • New in Sequence Editor:
  • [138] Generate barcodes with add-on data, using the new Add-on Separator string.
  • Now has a Barcode Preview area which shows the currently selected barcode from the Sequence Preview.
  • New Menu Features:
  • [60] File Menu: New menu entries “New Barcode”, “New Group”, “New Barcodes with Sequence Editor”.
  • [69] File Menu: New feature “New Barcodes from Data File”: You can now import barcode bulk data from a text or CSV file. The super-easy Import Assistant lets you import your data within seconds, supporting Add-on data as well.
  • File Menu: New feature “New with Selected Barcodes”: Creates a new document by copying the currently selected barcodes and groups.
  • [129] File Menu: New export feature “Export as PDF Document”: Exports all selected barcodes into a single PDF document.
  • File Menu: “Send Email” now also supports the PDF Document type.
  • File Menu: “Page Setup” gives access to the system page setup dialog.
  • File Menu: Various new menu items for automatic document backup, renaming, moving and copying documents.
  • File Menu: Print: On print output, the new checkbox “Adjust barcode size to fit” adjusts the size(s) of the printed barcode(s) to fit into the selected label(s) format.
  • File Menu: Export: Due to the Sandboxing feature, we had to adjust the export method: If you export a single barcode only, the common file picker is shown. When exporting multiple barcodes, you can only select an export folder, while Barcody auto-generates file names from your settings.
  • [227] Edit Menu: New feature “Set Barcode Parameters as Default”: Use the parameters of the currently selected barcode as defaults for this type of barcode.
  • View Menu: New entries “Show/Hide Rulers” support rulers in the document window for measuring the barcode size.
  • View Menu: New entries “Show/Hide Colors” open resp. close the system colors panel.
  • View Menu: New entries “Show/Hide Fonts” open resp. close the system fonts panel.
  • Preferences:
  • Preferences: General: When you check the Effects option “Highlight sheets”, the document area will be darkened when a sheet drops out of the document title bar / toolbar. This increases the focus on the sheet.
  • Preferences: General: The new button “Reset Alerts and Warnings” does exactly what you expect it to do.
  • Preferences: Labels: This panel has got a new overview with label sheets previews.
  • Preferences: Default Parameters: In this new Preferences panel you can you can preset all of the important parameters for barcode creation. Select a type of barcode in the left outline view and edit its default parameters on the right side. Note the “For All” option: When you change parameters here, all types of barcodes inherit their defaults from it.
  • GUI:
  • The GUI has been modernized.
  • The manual offers much more content with zoomable pop-up images for large graphics and finally can be navigated by keyboard.
  • System:
  • Completely re-written 64-bit application.
  • New: supports Sandboxing.
  • Document Autosave has been implemented.
  • New toolbar icons (resolution-independent)
  • Sending emails with your barcodes no longer uses AppleScript but Sharing Services.
  • The registration method has been adjusted for the Barcody 3 generation. Old match codes from Barcody 1 or Barcody 2 will not be accepted.
  • System Require­ments: Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or higher..
  • Bug fixes:
  • [94] Sequence Editor: Large numbers no longer cause formatting garbage and value overflow.
  • [123] Calm Zone calculation has been adjusted.
  • [126] Barcode output enhanced.
  • [155] Move the font baseline using the new Font Offset parameter.
  • [166] Fonts as Courier are no longer placed or sized incorrectly.
  • Various other bug fixes.

New in Barcody 2.15 Build 500 (Aug 12, 2013)

  • Tiny adjustments in localizations.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Barcody 2.14 Build 495 (Feb 22, 2013)

  • Checksum and calm zone calculation for UPC E barcode fixed.
  • PZN barcode enhanced to PZN8 (7 code digits + 1 checksum character, valid as of 2013-01-01).
  • Preferences: The preset default barcode color no longer is RGB Black, but Device CMYK Black (recommended for offset print).
  • Preferences: The used default font is finally stored.
  • When vector-based formats (PDF, EPS) have been chosen for export and email, the resolution and colorspace popups are hidden to avoid irritations about these parameters.
  • When an update is available, the application directly leads to the download page view in the browser.
  • Japanese localization added.

New in Barcody 2.13 (Jan 18, 2012)

  • Output issue with QR codes fixed (no stripes any more).
  • Window elements in the scroll bar area now always shown correctly, even in Lion.
  • Size of Preferences window is fixed again.
  • Structural issue in French manual fixed.
  • Tiny bug fixes.

New in Barcody 2.12 (Oct 24, 2011)

  • Tiny bug fixes.

New in Barcody 2.11 (Sep 6, 2011)

  • Spanish localization added.
  • Dutch localization adjusted and completed.
  • Tiny bug fixes.

New in Barcody 2.10 (May 20, 2011)

  • [72] QR Code is the first supported 2D barcode by Barcody.
  • Calm zone input is respected again.
  • Requires at least Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).

New in Barcody 2.04 (Mar 5, 2011)

  • [62] The Toolbar can now be edited and hidden.
  • [70] The Placeholder elements for "Export" and "Send Email" can be dragged by mouse.
  • [71] The suggested export path can be defined in the Preferences.
  • [73] The export filename is stored in the user preferences.

New in Barcody 2.02 (Jan 18, 2011)

  • EAN 128/GS1-128: AIs can also be entered with normal parentheses "(...)" when no parentheses are used inside the data field information.
  • Adjustments for the Mac App Store.

New in Barcody 2.01 (Oct 18, 2010)

  • Wrong words in German document window corrected.
  • Feedback dialog can send messages again.

New in Barcody 2.00 (Sep 16, 2010)

  • Barcode Series: Create a whole bunch of similar barcodes in no time with the new Barcode Sequence Editor. Choose a type, define format and increment value, done.
  • Export More Comfortable: Only one export sheet for all supported formats (PDF, EPS, image formats).
  • Now you can select any barcodes at once and export them.
  • When you want to export or send a whole group of barcodes via email, just select the group name in the outline view to proceed them all.
  • Print Barcode Label Sheets: Define your own label sheets for your work, and print barcodes directly from Barcody, even with multiple copies of one barcode per label sheet.
  • More Barcode Types: These are the newly supported eight barcode types (aside from the previously supported 21 types): Code 11, EAN 18 / NVE / SSCC-18, EAN-Velocity, GS1-128 (EAN 128), MSI-Plessey, OPC, Telepen ASCII, Telepen NUM
  • Send Barcodes With Email: Create barcodes and send them directly via email from Barcody. (Barcody will launch your email client. Apple Mail, Entourage, and Mailsmith are supported.)
  • The currently selected barcode can be copied to the clipboard in PDF and LinkBack format with a single click.
  • New preferences pane for label sheets.
  • After you have added a new barcode, the name field can directly be edited. Another mouse click saved.
  • An information line below the content field shows the allowed, valid and available characters.
  • A new field "Barcode Width" shows the current barcode width which can be changed here, too.
  • The Action menu now offers entries for export and sending mails.
  • Use the new search field to quickly filter the barcodes list for barcode names, content and descriptions. Only the found barcodes are then shown in the barcode list.
  • The zoom value of the preview is now stored with the document.
  • All important functions are now available as toolbar icons.

New in Barcody 1.06 (Jan 17, 2010)

  • In rare cases saved Barcody documents could no longer be reloaded.
  • Update Check enhanced.
  • The manual shows an Index link on each content page now.
  • The online manual files have human readable names now, e.g. registration.htm instead of 0101.htm.

New in Barcody 1.05 (Dec 2, 2009)

  • Font selection enhanced.

New in Barcody 1.04 (Dec 2, 2009)

  • ISBN 13 codes accept the character X now.
  • EAN 13 codes which start with cypher 2 are coded correctly again.
  • When groups are being copied, no virtual copies are created any more.
  • The menu entry "Export as EPS file" is no longer selectable when no barcode is opened.
  • Cosmetical enhancements.

New in Barcody 1.03 (Jan 30, 2008)

  • New: ISBN 13 text line can be reformatted.
  • Registration dialog enhanced.
  • Info dialog no longer shows 'Register' button when the application has been
  • registered already.
  • ToolTip text error in Preferences dialog fixed.