Barcode Generator with Barcode Designer

This is a comprehensive barcode generation application built using C# and WPF. It combines the functionality of generating barcodes for assets, boxes, files, and documents with a powerful Barcode Designer feature for creating custom barcode labels with ease.

Features

• Barcode Generation: Generate barcodes for various purposes including assets, boxes, files, and documents.
• Barcode Designer: Design custom barcode labels with intuitive tools and functionalities.
• Printer Compatibility: Supports popular barcode printers such as Honeywell and Zebra.
• Flexible Printing Options: Print single barcodes, ranges, or directly from Excel files for convenience.
• Usage Tracking: Keep track of used barcode prints for better inventory management.

Getting Started

To start using the Barcode Generator with Barcode Designer:

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Open in Visual Studio: Open the solution in Visual Studio.
3. Build and Run: Build the solution and run the application.
4. Configure Settings: Configure settings such as maximum barcode prints and installed printers.
5. Explore Barcode Designer: Explore the Barcode Designer feature to create custom barcode labels.
6. Generate Barcodes: Start generating barcodes for your assets, boxes, files, or documents.

Dependencies

• Entity Framework Core: Entity Framework Core is used for database interactions and management.
• EPPlus: EPPlus library is utilized for Excel file handling and manipulation.

Usage

• Select Barcode Type: Choose the type of barcode to generate based on your requirements.
• Enter Barcode Information: Enter the necessary information for the barcode generation process.
• Customize with Barcode Designer: Utilize the Barcode Designer feature to customize barcode labels with text, images, and more.
• Print Barcodes: Select the printer and print the generated barcodes directly or export them to Excel for batch printing.

Barcode Generator

The Barcode Generator section allows you to easily select the type of barcode to generate and input the necessary information for the generation process.

Barcode Designer

The Barcode Designer empowers you to customize barcode labels with text, images, and various design elements, providing full control over the appearance of your barcodes.

Sample Code

private void CreateBarcodeImage(string content, System.Windows.Point position)
{
    // Create barcode writer with required format and options
    BarcodeWriter barcodeWriter = new BarcodeWriter();
    barcodeWriter.Format = BarcodeFormat.CODE_39;
    barcodeWriter.Options = new EncodingOptions
    {
        Width = 100,
        Height = 30,
        PureBarcode = true
    };

    // Generate the barcode image
    Bitmap barcodeBitmap = (Bitmap)barcodeWriter.Write(content);

    // Convert the Bitmap to a BitmapSource for WPF
    BitmapSource barcodeBitmapSource = Imaging.CreateBitmapSourceFromHBitmap(
        barcodeBitmap.GetHbitmap(),
        IntPtr.Zero,
        Int32Rect.Empty,
        BitmapSizeOptions.FromEmptyOptions());

    // Create a WPF Image control to display the barcode
    System.Windows.Controls.Image barcodeImage = new System.Windows.Controls.Image();
    barcodeImage.Source = barcodeBitmapSource;
    Canvas.SetLeft(barcodeImage, position.X);
    Canvas.SetTop(barcodeImage, position.Y);
    designCanvas.Children.Add(barcodeImage);
    CreateDraggableItem(barcodeImage, ElementType.Barcode, position);
}

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Special thanks to ZXing.Net for providing robust barcode generation support.