BAR CODE related URGENT!

1) how to use TTF font for bar code generation. I need the
procedure. I am using the compact framework for
development (C#). I am looking for step by step
instructions. I want to print the generated BAR CODE
not display on form. I plan to use the PRINTERCE.cf
dll by fieldsoftware.

2) i am newbie for pocket pc development.. hence looking
for elaborate answers: -


a) Can bar code scanning be done using the key board
port?

b) Where is keyboad port situated?


c)Does it come with all the pocket PC devices?

d) Do all the scanner support such functionality?

d)If bar code scanning is possible using key board port
from all scanners and for all PDAs,
(and from what i understand, then it does not require any
support of SDK for .net), then why there are SDKs
available for bar code scanning?

3)a. Does the thermal printer necessarily mean with a
seperate network IP?
b. Or can be attached to a PDA device.
c. If it can be attached to a PDA device, then does it
mean PDA device should have a seperate socket for
attaching it ?


4) a. The most important, Can ALL The PDAs be used to
support wireless ethernet as well as scanning options at
the same time?
b. If there is no in built support for both scanning
and ethernet connectivity together, can there be solution
to all PDAs like expasion pack mentioned in
http://www.racoindustries.com/symsps3000.htm

5) Anybody aware about the performance of HP SDK for
.net compact framework?

6) Does this all necessarily indicate to got for SYMBOL?


I have given a lot of time for above questions and too
confusing answers for it.

Please looking for answers of all questions.


thanks a lot in advance

Harsh

Chris
Thu Dec 11 10:43:44 CST 2003

First, using URGENT is not conducive to getting an answer. Your question is
no more important to the group than anyone else's, and many will puposely
*not* answer if you mark it as urget, important or any such modifier.

At any rate, I'm feeliong nice this morning and my answers are inline...

> 1) how to use TTF font for bar code generation. I need the
> procedure. I am using the compact framework for
> development (C#). I am looking for step by step
> instructions. I want to print the generated BAR CODE
> not display on form. I plan to use the PRINTERCE.cf
> dll by fieldsoftware.

Installing a font is a simple as putting it in the device's font folder.

> 2) i am newbie for pocket pc development.. hence looking
> for elaborate answers: -
>
> a) Can bar code scanning be done using the key board
> port?

PPCs don't have keyboard ports, though some scanners (like the Socket
scanner) post keyboard data to the device, so the app sees it like keyboard
data. If your scanner is a typical PS/2 wedge, you'll need to find another
for your device.

> b) Where is keyboad port situated?

See (a)

> c)Does it come with all the pocket PC devices?

See (a)

> d) Do all the scanner support such functionality?

No. You must get a scanner specifically for CE - like a CF slot scanner -
or a serial interface scanner.

> d)If bar code scanning is possible using key board port
> from all scanners and for all PDAs,
> (and from what i understand, then it does not require any
> support of SDK for .net), then why there are SDKs
> available for bar code scanning?

There is no port, and therefore no SDK. Even on PCs there is no SDK for
wedge scanners, as they simply post keyboard data. You don't need an SDK to
read keystrokes.

> 3)a. Does the thermal printer necessarily mean with a
> seperate network IP?

No.

> b. Or can be attached to a PDA device.

Depends on the printer. Check with the OEM

> c. If it can be attached to a PDA device, then does it
> mean PDA device should have a seperate socket for
> attaching it ?

It must be cabled (serial) or use IrDA, BlueTooth or a network connection.

> 4) a. The most important, Can ALL The PDAs be used to
> support wireless ethernet as well as scanning options at
> the same time?

ALL is a big word, so I'll say no out of hand. Many devices support 802.11
internally, others with a CF card, others not at all. Scanning support
depends on the scanner and the PPC hardware.

> b. If there is no in built support for both scanning
> and ethernet connectivity together, can there be solution
> to all PDAs like expasion pack mentioned in
> http://www.racoindustries.com/symsps3000.htm

Symbol has devices with scanners built in and cables specifically for serial
printers. I assume Intermec does as well.

> 5) Anybody aware about the performance of HP SDK for
> .net compact framework?

SDKs don't have "performance" so I'm not sure what you mean.

> 6) Does this all necessarily indicate to got for SYMBOL?

Symbol is a major scanner OEM, but not the only. I think in the CE area,
only Symbol and Intermec are prevalent, but if you move into generic serial
interface scanners there are even more sources.