TBarcode1D_Identcode

The component is used to create the Identcode barcode symbol. It's defined in the pIdentcode unit.

This Identcode barcode symbology is also known as DPI, Deutsche Post AG IdentCode, German Postal 2 of 5 IdentCode, Deutsche Frachtpost IdentCode, IdentCode, Deutsche Post AG DHL. It is used by German Post (Deutsche Post AG, Deutsche Frachtpost). The barcode contains a tracking number providing an identification of the customer (sender) and the mail piece. The value to encode length is fixed to 12 digits. The value to encode must have the following structure:

1. 2 digits for ID of primary distribution center.
2. 3 digits for Customer ID.
3. 6 digits for Mailing number.
4. 1 digit for check digit.

Technical Details:

• Characters set: 0123456789
• Length: Fixed. If the property AutoCheckDigit is set to true, it's 11 characters, othwise 12 characters (the check digit can be specified by you)
• Code type: Linear 1D Continuous

(*): The Data property, OnInvalidDataLength and OnInvalidDataChar events are available only for the Delphi/C++ Builder 2009 or later.

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