TEC-IT unveils the compatibility of the barcode generator TBarCode with Microsoft Office 2010. The compatibility tests were performed with the current beta version of Microsoft Office 2010.

Download TBarCode V9.3.4

TEC-IT's free barcode label generator service was recently extended with new industry labels!

Among other compliance labels and industry forms (like VDA 4902 or AIAG labels) this online service now supports creation and printing of

• Caterpillar Shipping and Parts Identification Labels
• Material Labels (MAT Labels) in use by Bosch, Continental, Hella and Siemens

Free Online Barcode Label Generator

We hope this service is useful for you! Please keep in mind that this service is free for non-commercial use only, please contact us if interested. Customer references for this online label solution are available here.

The service release of the barcode software (SDK) TBarCode V9.3.4 is now available for download. Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode V9.3.4

From now on product videos for the data acquisition software TWedge are available at YouTube.

This software wedge is used as middle-ware for automated data collection and AIDC with any Windows application or database. It captures data from devices via serial interface (RS232 / COM port), TCP/IP and via native Bluetooth. Choose between direct ODBC database access, file access or keystroke simulation (keyboard wedge).

Part 1 of the TWedge product videos shows a short introduction to the data collection software TWedge.

Watch the YouTube channel TECITSoftware and learn more about TWedge.

The service release V2.4.0 of TWedge (software wedge, keyboard wedge) is now available for download.

In version 2.4 an issue with failed TCP/IP and Bluetooth connections was fixed. For details check out the version history.

Download TWedge 2.4

From today the update of the barcode software (SDK) TBarCode 9.3.2 is available. Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode V9.3.2

The service update of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio for Windows and Mac OS X is ready for download!

Barcode Studio V9.4.2 offers improved mode switching for Code 128 in context with the FNC1 character. Furthermore a problem with missing zeros in the human readable text was fixed. This bug affected HIBC Codes with EPS export. See version history.

This update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 9.x customers.

Download Barcode Studio Update

TEC-IT introduces a new free service to the public. With the online-generator for bar code business cards everyone is able to create QR-Code cards.

Barcode business cards are readable with most camera-equipped smartphones like the iPhone or Android based smartphones. The complete contact details (your name, your phone number, your email address, an URL, etc.) are encoded in the 2D barcode. This 2D barcode can then be scanned with software like Barcode Scanner (Android) or the i-nigma reader (multiple smartphones). Both tools are free. After scanning, the barcode reader software offers you the possibility to save the contact data in your address book, to call the phone number, to visit the web-page or to send an SMS! And yes - no manual typing is required.

Try it out - share your contact data with QR-Codes! Just choose a predefined template and generate your "electronic" business card!

From today training videos for the barcode maker software Barcode Studio are available at YouTube.

Barcode Studio is the ideal barcode software for graphical design and generation of arbitrary bar codes in perfect quality. The barcodes are created visually and can then exported as image or vector graphics file.

Part 1 of the Barcode Studio training videos shows a short introduction to the barcode maker user interface.

Learn more about Barcode Studio and check out the other videos at YouTube:

• Part 2: Create an EAN-128 bar code with FNC1
• Part 3: Import bar code data from a CSV file
• Part 4: Export barcodes to image or EPS files
• Part 5: Create QR-Codes With Serial Numbers

Visit the YouTube channel of TEC-IT Software!

TEC-IT released the new version of the keyboard wedge TWedgeCE2.0 - software for mobile data acquisition!

This data acquisition tool for mobile devices can be used on all Windows CE based systems like MDEs, PDAs, handhelds or terminals.

TWedgeCE 2.0 collects data from arbitrary devices and converts the received data into virtual keystrokes for the target application(s). The following device interfaces are supported:

• Serial RS232 interface (including virtual COM ports)
• TCP connections (client and server mode!)
• UDP connections (client mode)
• Native Bluetooth (suitable Bluetooth stack required)

Because of virtual keystroke-simulation TWedgeCE can be used with all mobile applications! For more information check out the version history.

Download TWedgeCE 2.0

Whenever possible TEC-IT supports social, cultural or charitable organizations. We are especially glad to provide the barcode label printing software TFORMer Designer to Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Forchheim located in Germany.

"Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Forchheim" are modern rehabilitation facilities standing up for the rights of disabled persons to take part in the professional as well as in the normal life of the community. As a powerful partner for business and industry, the Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Forchheim has developed an excellent reputation.

More information is available here (in German): Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Forchheim

From today training videos for the barcode software component TBarCode are available at YouTube.

In the first video the installation of the barcode software component TBarCode is explained. The video also shows how to embed bar codes into Microsoft Word documents and you learn how to adjust the bar code settings.

The second video shows you how to create a serial letter with barcodes using the barcode generator ActiveX control TBarCode in Microsoft Word 2007. More videos will be added in the near future. Any comments are welcome!

Watch the YouTube channel TECITSoftware and learn more about TBarCode.

TEC-IT today published the service release V2.3 of the Software Wedge TWedge (data acquisition software, keyboard wedge, serial wedge, Bluetooth wedge, TCP/IP wedge, ...).

TWedge Version 2.3 offers correct handling of binary device data (e.g. NUL - 0x00) and some other minor improvements. For details check out the version history.

Download TWedge 2.3

The new version of TBarCode/Direct V2.1 comes now with DataMatrix and QR-Code support.

TBarCode/Direct is a smart, platform independent barcode software solution for printing linear and 2D bar-codes (DataMatrix, QRCode) in SAP ERP, SAP R/3 and mySAP ERP. This bar code solution works completely without any middleware and can be used with all PostScript enabled printers (e.g. Laser Printers or MFPs)!

The main advantage - TBarCode/Direct is installed within the SAP system only: No additional software, no system level installation and no additional hardware is required.

TBarCode/Direct evaluation version available on request.

TEC-IT announces the availability of the first training video for the TFORMer label printing and reporting software.

The video demonstrates how to design a simple bar code label, to fill it with your data and to print it on a printer. It provides a great overview and you learn the basic concept of TFORMer within a minute. More videos will be added in the near future. Any comments are welcome!

Watch the YouTube channel TECITSoftware and learn more about TFORMer.

Version 2.2. of the Software Wedge TWedge (data acquisition software, keyboard wedge) now supports native Bluetooth connectivity. This feature eliminates the need for virtual COM-port software and thus offers enhanced connection stability. Lost Bluetooth connections are restored automatically during operation. Details are available in the version history.

Download TWedge 2.2

For TFORMer Server V6.0 a new white paper is available.

TFORMer Server is a scalable, industry-fit output solution for automatic labeling and form printing purposes. Full-featured bar code support is integrated. Graphically designed layouts for forms, reports and labels are printed reliable (24/7 operation).

If you want to know TFORMer Server in detail please use the following link: Download TFORMer Server Whitepaper

The service update of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio for Windows and Mac OS X is ready for download!

Barcode Studio V9.4.1 now supports the Spanish language. Moreover, a multi threading problem in conjunction with PostScript generation was fixed. (see version history).

This update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 9.x customers.

Download Barcode Studio Update

TEC-IT now offers online product demonstrations and online trainings via WebEx!

Live product demos and training sessions made easy! This new TEC-IT service enables you to learn more about the software product of interest within minutes! We share a "virtual desktop" with you, demonstrate the software in action and answer all your questions immediately. You can even try the product yourself (without installing it) while getting support in realtime!

All you need is Firefox (preferred) or Internet Explorer and an internet connection. Online product demonstrations are available for free, product trainings are optimized to match your needs.

In order to arrange an online meeting just send us an email to support@tec-it.com!

Powerful label printing and reporting for AIX!

The new version of the label printing and reporting software TFORMer SDK is now available for AIX 6.1 on Power 6 platforms. Benefit from thermo transfer printer support (e.g. Zebra ZPL-II), PDF output, server based document generation and much more...

Download TFORMer Reporting SDK 6.0 for AIX 6.1 P6

From today the update of the barcode software (SDK) TBarCode V9.3.0 is available. Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode V9.3.0 Update

TEC-IT just released an updated version of TBarCode/SAPwin (Barcode DLL for SAP ERP). The update fixes a problem with module width adjustment in bar codes (only in V9.0.0). More details can be found in the version history. TBarCode/SAPwin is TEC-ITs advanced bar code printing solution for SAP ERP, mySAP ERP & SAP R/3 in Windows environments.

Download TBarCode/SAPwin Update

TEC-IT has released Service Pack 1 for the TFORMer label printing and reporting software. The update can be downloaded right now.

• TFORMer Runtime was renamed to TFORMer SDK and is now provided as separate MSI setup!
• This release comes with a modernized user interface, a revised option dialog and with a new function to hide unused data fields.
• This update is free of charge for existing TFORMer 6.x customers.

More information about all new features can be found in the TFORMer version history.

Download TFORMer Service Pack 1

The service release V9.4 of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio is now available for download!

This update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 9.x customers.

In this release a bug concerning CSV file import for Mac OS X with MS Excel was fixed. Moreover, the import of single line data files is working now (see version history).

Download Barcode Studio Update

TEC-IT is proud to release version 9.0 of the Barcode DLL for SAP ERP!

TBarCode/SAPwin is an advanced bar code printing solution for SAP ERP, mySAP ERP & SAP R/3 in Windows environments. The brand new version of this barcode dll for SAP offers the following new features:

• Support of Unicode SAP systems (e.g. ECC 6.0).
• Improved Windows Vista/Windows 7 support.
• New bar code types: HIBC codes, Aztec, Micro QR Code, DPD, KIX, ITF-14, ...
• Supports various encoding methods and code pages.
• Binary compaction modes for most 2D codes.
• Custom definition of a separator character for composite data.
• Check digit validation.
• and much more...

More information about all new features can be found in the version history.

Download TBarCode/SAPwin

Service update for Windows and Mac OS X is available!

Bug Fixes V9.3.1:

• Loading of .bc files from command line fixed.
• Mac OS X: Workaround for QFontDialog problem.
• FNC1 encoding bug fixed (Data Matrix/GS1).

Download Barcode Studio Update

The new version 2.1.2. of the Software Wedge TWedge (data acquisition software, keyboard wedge) offers now improved support of Remote Desktop (RDP) and Citrix XenApp clients. Details are available in the version history.

Download TWedge 2.1.2

The service release V9.3 of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio is available!

This release introduces better CMYK color handling on Mac OS X, EPS files with an embedded TIFF preview and some other bug fixes and improvements (see version history).

Download Barcode Studio V9.3

This hotfix solves a problem when saving the settings of the software wedge. In previous versions the settings were not saved correctly if special characters (like STX, ETX, EOT, DC1, DC2, ...) are part of the script.

TWI files from previous version can be loaded without problems - but TWI files are saved only in the new format!

Do you want to learn some features regarding the optimal use of TEC-ITs software wedge TWedge? If yes, don't hesitate to check out the latest tips and tricks of the software wedge! This section will be extended regularly.

Good news for our customers! The release candidate of Windows 7 is completely supported by our products.

TEC-IT software was carefully engineered to support all current operating systems. Our products can be used with any client- or server platform from Microsoft (Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008 and of course Windows 7). The demo downloads are usually 32 bit versions, native 64 bit versions (x64) are available on request!

TEC-IT released the TFORMer version 6.0. The label software TFORMer 6 comes with new features and general improvements for users and software developers. Give it a try!

New Functions

• Improved User Interface
  Layout design and testing was simplified significantly. Switch between layout view, data view and preview with a single mouse-click.
• User-Friendly Manual Data Input
  Per default TFORMer offers a manual datasource for each layout. This datasource allows the user to manually enter data in a data grid like in Microsoft Excel.
• Unified Datasources
  A wizard will help you to create ODBC and file based datasources (XML, CSV, TSV ...) quickly. You can also assign multiple datasources to a single layout and switch between them as required.
• Field Bindings
  The field names used in external datasources can now be mapped to datafields in the layout easily. No renaming is required!
• Computed Fields
  Extend your datasource with computed fields. Computed fields allow you to do custom computations like creating serial numbers, etc.
• Datasource Parameters
  Parametrize ODBC datasources (SQL query and/or authentication) and file datasources (file name) by using so-called source-parameters.
• Extended Barcode Support
  The 2D barcode Micro QR-Code is now supported.
• and much more...

General Improvements

• Filtered Data
  The data provided by a datasource can be filtered with a custom expression.
• PDF Output
  Various problems with fonts, font-embedding, output size, watermarks (image background of a layout) and with the scaling of images were fixed.
• HTML Output
  The HTML output now supports circles, ellipses, diagonal lines and human readable text for barcodes.
• Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Compatibility
  TFORMer can be used with the coming Windows 7 without any restrictions. (Tested with Windows 7 RC!)
• and much more...

Improvements for Developers

• DLL, .NET and COM API
  The API was extended in order to allow the selection of the newly introduced datasources and the setting of source-parameters.
• JAVA JNI
  A JAVA JNI API is now available for TFORMer Runtime. A source-code example showing you the use of this interface is included.
• Security
  The size and the download time for images can be restricted via HTTP (see TFORMer.XML).
• and much more...

Download TFORMer V6.0

As of today the service update of our barcode software (SDK) TBarCode V9.2.0 is available. Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.

Download Service Update TBarCode V9.2.0

Barcode Software Tweets: to check out super-short news regarding software updates, patches and releases listen to TEC-IT on twitter.com.

Do you feel that you should know more about TEC-IT? Your favorite time killer is testing beta software and release candidates? And you prefer to relax while reading general information on barcode and RFID software?

TEC-IT has the solution for you: The Barcode Software Blog on http://tec-it.blogspot.com!

Alphas, betas and release candidates are available exclusively on the blog. Unwanted side effects are virtually excluded :-).

The smart and flexible Data Acquisition Software TWedge is now available in Version 2.1.

TWedge is the optimal tool to capture data (RS232, Bluetooth, USB and TCP) with arbitrary applications and databases. Version 2.1 is free of charge for existing TWedge 2.0 customers and offers the following enhancements:

• Manual User Input
  The new function InputBox() can be used to ask the user for data input during runtime (optional input validation is supported).
• Clipboard Access
  The new clipboard functions CopyToClipboard() and GetFromClipboard() are introduced. These functions are useful for larger amounts of data, where a simulation of keystrokes is not feasible or too slow.
• Improved Keyboard Wedge
  The function SendKeyStrokes() now accepts combinations of key constants and modifier keys. The keys have to be separated by a + character (e.g.: "{CTRL+f}" or "{CTRL+SHIFT+h}").
• User Interface
  Toolbar and application icons were redesigned.

Download TWedge V2.1

The service release V9.2 of our Barcode Creator Software Barcode Studio is available!

This barcode creation software is available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Barcode Studio V9.2 is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 9.x customers and offers the following enhancements:

• Improved Image Export
  Exported images now contain the human readable text on all platforms. This feature was not available for prior versions of Barcode Studio on Mac OS X and LINUX.
• Quiet Zone Bug Fix
  The left quiet zone of several 2D bar codes was drawn incorrectly when the unit "Modules" was selected.
• DataMatrix/ECC200
  The internal code optimization was improved. In rare cases the created DataMatrix barcode was not encoded as efficient as possible (but still readable).

Download Barcode Studio V9.2

A note for OpenOffice users on Microsoft Windows: The menu command Copy To Clipboard (As Metafile) produces a distorted image when the barcode is inserted into OpenOffice V3.0. Use image export Copy To Clipboard (As Image) instead.

As of today the service update of our barcode software (SDK) TBarCode V9.1.1 is available. Details about enhancements and bug fixes can be found in the version history.

Download Service Update TBarCode V9.1.1

TEC-IT welcomes Grey Matter Ltd. (United Kingdom) as new Reseller!

We are glad to introduce the company Grey Matter as a new reseller for TEC-IT software products in the United Kingdom.

Since 1983 Grey Matter has provided independent and trusted software supply, management and advice for organisations of all sizes seeking solutions to their business, technical, development and miscellaneous requirements. Grey Matter is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Licensing and Software Asset Management, an Oracle Partner, a VMware Enterprise Partner, a Symantec Gold Partner, an Authorised Adobe CLP Reseller, an Intel Software Elite Reseller and Grey Matter supplies software from over 2,000 publishers.

TEC-IT is proud to release version 9.1 of Barcode Studio!

As usual this barcode creation software is available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Version 9.1 is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio 9.0 customers and offers the following enhancements:

• Convenient Data Entry
  Data for multiple barcodes can be entered or verified in a convenient list view.
• Flexible Data Import
  Importing barcode data from text or CSV files was completely re-designed and extended. The user can assign an arbitrary column of the input file for barcode generation or for the output filename. Modifications of the input file are no longer required.
• Serial Numbers
  Generated serial numbers can now be checked in a preview-window.
• Barcode Export
  The filenames for exported bar-code images can be specified by the user or are generated automatically.
• Improved Accuracy
  Values for the so-called pixel-shaving (bar-width reduction especially useful for ink jet printers) can now be specified more accurately.
• Check-Digit Validation
  On demand Barcode Studio validates check-digits entered by the user. This validation can be disabled if required.
• Command Line / Batch Operation
  Detailed error-information is available in an optional log-file.
• Special Characters
  The escape sequences Gs, Rs and Eot can be inserted into a barcode with a simple right-click.
• Italian
  In addition to German, English and Chinese Barcode Studio also offers an Italian user interface.
• Templates for EAN and UPC compliant bar code creation
  These templates are available in the Windows Start Menu (Program Files -> Barcode Studio -> Templates).
• Windows 7
  Barcode Studio works with Windows 7 without problems.
• HP SmartStream Designer
  Improved integration into HP SmartStream Designer 4.0 (Unicode, Batch-Barcodes, Error-Logging, Mac, Windows).

Download Barcode Studio V9.1

The new update of our barcode software TBarCode V9.1 includes the following improvements:

• Check Digit Validation
  Check digits provided by the user (input data) are now validated.
• Bitmap Export
  Calculation of barcode width (dependent on DPI value) corrected.
• Unicode File Names
  Saving of bitmaps with Unicode path names now possible.
• Bitmap Size
  Problem with output resolution > 9000 Pixels fixed.
• ITF-14
  Plain text formatting corrected (01 bracketing removed).
• HIBC LIC
  Validation of input data fixed.

Here is your update of TBarCode 9.1: Download Barcode Software

TEC-IT announces that the online barcode generator is now available in the following languages:

• Barcode Generator Chinese
• Barcode Generator German
• Barcode Generator English
• Barcode Generator Italian - New!
• Barcode Generator Russian - New!
• Barcode Generator Turkish - New!

Try it yourself - support of all major 2D barcodes and 2D tags (mobile tagging) is included: online barcode generator - free for private use!

The new release of the barcode software TBarCode/X V9 creates more than 100 different barcode types. TBarCode/X is available for Linux, UNIX and Mac OS X platforms.

Support for the following new bar codes was added:

• Micro QR Code (a smaller version of the 2D barcode QR Code)
• Aztec Barcode (full implementation!)
• HIBC (Health Industry Bar Codes, LIC/PAS)

Barcode software for all requirements

TBarCode/X V9 contains a spool filter for bar code generation "on the fly", a command line tool for bar code image creation and a Barcode SDK (shared library / dynamic library package).

Additional features end enhancements:

• Improved Quiet Zone Adjustment
• Improved Bar Width Reduction (Pixel Shaving)
• PDF Output
• Force binary encoding in Data Matrix (for Deutsche Post, DP Premium Address)

Get the latest release of TBarCode/X: Download Barcode Software

Service update for Windows, Mac OS X and Red Hat Enterprise Linux available!

New Features and Bug Fixes V9.0.2/V9.0.3:

• User Interface: Barcode Studio is - in addition to English and German - now available in Chinese language.
• Premium Address: New template for Deutsche Post Premium Address Data Matrix Barcodes
• Platforms: new binaries (V9.0.2) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5 available.
• HIBC: Corrected check routine for HIBC LIC format.

Download Barcode Studio Update

A JAVA Interface is now available for the TFORMer Label Printing and Report Generator Software. This JNI interface encapsulates the report generator SDK and is installed by the setup. Note: The JNI interface is still a pre-release.

In addition in V5.1.0.9082 the following bugs were fixed:

• Symbol sizes of Data Matrix and QR-Code are not displayed (Designer property dialog).
• Crash when printing watermarks in PDF documents.
• Problems with printing to ZEBRA printers in ZPL-II mode.
• Wrong page layout computation when using printing conditions.
• Space suppression for text-fields was corrected.
• Page rotation for PDF and PostScript output works now correctly.
• Problem with toolbar display on Windows Vista.
• Barcode printing was fixed when using < or > in the barcode format.
• API: dependencies (execution order, parameters) for the functions TFormer_SetPrinterName, TFormer_SetOutputName, TFormer_SetPrinterType were minimized.
• The printing process can now be aborted correctly.
• A possible crash in the functions Left, Right and Mid when using UTF-8 was fixed.
• PDF: Output with fonts using more than 65535 glyphs was fixed.
• PDF: handling of bold, normal and italic fonts was improved.

Download TFORMer Designer & Runtime

The new version of TEC-IT's professional data acquisition software offers full scripting support (JavaScript) and ODBC database access!

TWedge 2.0 provides powerful functions for data acquisition and bi-directional device communication. In the brand-new version of this software wedge the following improvements are included:

• Scripting Support - Customization via JavaScript based scripting language. Device data can be arbitrarily modified, transmitted, saved or stored in databases or applications.
• Bi-directional Device Communication
• ODBC Database Access (read/write, all databases through ODBC)
• File Access (read/write)
• Keystroke Simulation (Keyboard Wedge functionality)
• Hot Key Support - A user-defined hot key may be used to initiate device communication or to perform other script-based tasks.
• Timer Support - A user-defined timer script can be used to perform timer-based communication or data handling activities.
• Protected Configuration (encrypted and password protected configuration)
• Hassle-free Deployment (enterprise-wide roll outs made easy)
• Device Data Simulation (for simple tests)

Interested? Download the free demo version of the Keyboard Wedge Software.

The barcode generator SDK TBarCode V9 supports more than 100 linear, 2D, GS1, RSS and HIBC barcodes.

A new version of the advanced barcode generator software TBarCode is now available to the public. In addition to the currently supported linear, 2D and GS1 barcode symbologies TBarCode V9 introduces the following bar codes:

• Micro QR Code (a smaller version of the 2D barcode QR Code)
• Aztec Barcode (full implementation!)
• HIBC Barcodes (Health Industry Bar Codes)
  These barcodes are provided for encoding Label Identification Codes (LIC) and Provider Applications Standards (PAS):
  • HIBC LIC/PAS 128
  • HIBC LIC/PAS 39
  • HIBC LIC/PAS DataMatrix
  • HIBC LIC/PAS QR Code
  • HIBC LIC/PAS PDF417
  • HIBC LIC/PAS MicroPDF417
  • HIBC LIC/PAS Codablock-F

TBarCode V9 is a barcode generator software for all requirements. Microsoft Windows developers benefit from a Barcode DLL, a Barcode ActiveX and a .NET Barcode component (all of these components are included in TBarCode). For Linux, Mac OS X and UNIX TBarCode is available as Barcode Generator SDK (shared library).

Additional features are:

• Improved Quiet Zone Adjustment
  The quiet zone can be specified separately for all four sides of a barcode.
• Improved Bar Width Reduction Adjustment (Pixel Shaving)
• Bitmap Size for Image Export
  New function for calculating the optimal bitmap sizes for barcode image export.
• PDF Output
  Barcodes may now be exported as PDF file.
• Data Matrix
  Added the possibility to enforce binary encoding.
• RSS and GS1 DataBar
  Changed the name of 'RSS' barcodes to 'GS1 DataBar'.

Barcode Studio V9 with Micro QR Code support released!

With the software Barcode Studio you create barcode graphics in best quality with ease. Download the demo version for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux for free.

Barcode Studio version 9 supports more than 80 barcodes and now as well:

• HIBC barcodes
• The brand-new 2D barcode Micro QR Code (a smaller version of QR Code)
• A complete implementation of the Aztec barcode

Further updates are:

• Code page selection (for encoding arbitrary character sets)
• Freely adjustable resolutions (e.g. for digital printing with the HP Indigo series)
• Improved command line support (for batch-generation of bar codes)
• Adjustable quiet zones and output of quiet zone marks for EAN and UPC codes
• PDF output (export of barcodes as PDF file)
• Improved pixel shaving (reduces the bar width - e.g. when printing on ink jet printers)

TEC-IT Support & TEC-IT Sales can now be reached via Instant Messenger (MSN)

In addition to email and phone support, TEC-IT can now be reached via Microsoft Messenger (09:00 - 17:00 GMT +01:00 an Austrian working days). Please use the following Messenger-addresses to get in touch with us:

• Technical support: support@tec-it.com
• Commercial requests: sales@tec-it.com

TEC-IT strengthens it reseller base in China!

We are glad to announce two additional resellers for TEC-IT barcode software solutions in China:

Oriental Speedy is a manufacturer of barcode products and a distributor of many famous brands in the AUTO ID industry. Please contact Wendy Wen.	PC Stars belongs to be the biggest online software distributors and leading SaaS (Software as a Service) providers in China.

TEC-IT welcomes Pelissari Consultoria (Brazil) as Barcode Software Partner for SAP systems!

We are glad to introduce a new reseller for SAP barcode software solutions in Brazil. The company Pelissari (Curitiba-Paran,Brasil) is now distributing TBarCode/SAPWin (Barcode DLL) and our PostScript Barcode Solution TBarCode/Direct.

Pelissari belongs to a group of solution providers focusing on Business Management Systems, with emphasis on SAP environments. The company offers a complete range of products and services which aim to maximize productivity.

TEC-IT adds Micro QR-Code (a 2D barcode symbology) to its barcode software products.

TEC-IT is proud to announce the availability of a new 2D barcode symbology named Micro QR-Code. Micro QR Code is similar to a small QR Code symbol and is ideal for bar-coding applications with very restricted space (e.g. for small parts or printed circuit boards). Micro QR Code is able to encode a maximum of 35 digits or 15 bytes.

The following products will be available with Micro QR Code support very soon:

• Barcode Image Designer - Barcode Studio (available for Mac OS X and Windows).
• Barcode Generator SDK - TBarCode.

A new White Paper focusing on the Labeling and Reporting Software TFORMer is available.

This white paper covers possibilities of the labeling and reporting software suite TFORMer:

• Labeling and industrial printing directly by the end-user.
• Client- or server-based output solutions for enterprise-wide applications.
• Report generator SDK for software developers.

Hot-Fix for the Labeling Software and Report Generator Software TFORMer

The current version of the label software and report generator software TFORMer fixes the following problems:

• On Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows XP SP3 printing on network-printers is now possible. This bug-fix affects both the report designer as well as the reporting SDK.
• The PDF output generator was improved to generate correct justified text output in all situations (the problem happened on unlicensed TFORMer installations in conjunction with bar-codes).

QualitySoft, a TEC-IT partner, offers Barcode Recognition Software

The German company QualitySoft offers powerful software for barcode recognition from digital images or Adobe PDF documents. The combination of TEC-IT's barcode generator software and the barcode decoder SDK from QualitySoft offers seamless integration of bar code technology into electronic work-flows. Contact us for details!

High Quality Software Award!

Soft32 says: "[...] Also, we were impressed by the cleanliness of your program [...] we decided to grant your product, TBarCode .NET - Professional Barcode Generator for .NET , with a 5/5 Stars Rating [...] "

Online Barcode Generator supports Rotated Barcodes!

The current version of the online barcode generator available on TEC-IT.COM now supports rotated bar-codes. Additional post-processing for rotated barcode symbols is eliminated.

Barcode software TBarCode/X 8.0 now available for SUN Solaris 10 (SPARC)!

Download the barcode software TBarCode/X version 8.0.4 for Solaris 10 (SPARC platform) using the following links: TBarCode/X 32 bit and TBarCode/X 64 bit.

Barcode Studio 8.0 for Mac OS and Windows released!

The barcode design software Barcode Studio is now available for all platforms. Users create single bar codes as well as bar-code series on all operating systems easily. The generated bar code images and vector graphics are ideal for pre-press or desktop publishing applications. More than 80 bar code symbologies (linear, 2D, GS1 DataBar, RSS and Composite symbologies) are supported.

The brand new release of Barcode Studio (V8.0.6) can be downloaded for Windows and Mac. A release supporting Linux too should be ready within a few weeks. Try it now for free!

TFORMer speaks your language!

The current release of TFORMer introduces UNICODE support. Use international typesets (e.g. Chinese, Japanese, Kanji, Thai, Russian, ...) like any other font and print or export labels, forms and reports using arbitrary character sets on all supported platforms.

On demand TFORMer now generates ZPL-II compliant output for ZEBRA printers. This feature is available on Microsoft Windows, Linux and UNIX.

Mac OS X (Tiger & Leopard) support!

The barcode software TBarCode/X for Mac OS X is now available in the public download section of www.tec-it.com.

A new, free and unique service is available!

Generate arbitrary barcode labels, VDA labels or PDF documents online. Just click http://www.tec-it.com/online-labels.

In addition to a huge number of predefined label and form templates you can upload your own layouts. Use the visual layout editor TFORMer Designer, upload the layout definition file and create PDF barcode labels at your will! All that without any additional software - all you need is a browser and a PDF viewer like Acrobat Reader.

This service is free for non-commercial use only, please contact us if interested. Customer references for this online label solution are available here.

TEC-IT releases version 8 of the barcode toolkit TBarCode. Major improvements include

• New bar code types: Aztec Code (2D Symbology), DPD Code, Italian Postal Code 2of5, DAFT Code
• Enhanced security: TBarCode OCX is now "Site Locked". This increases security in relation with Microsoft Internet Explorer and malicious web sites. TEC-IT recommends the update to version 8.
• International character sets: International character encoding (like ñ, Ǻ, Ü) in bar code data is simplified by Unicode support. Custom code pages can be adjusted freely.
• Microsoft Word add-in: Improved barcode usage with Microsoft Word and serial letter support.
• PDF417 coding scheme: The user can set Binary Compaction as encoding method.

The new version is available in our download area. Regular customers can order a license update and obtain 40% discount from the normal price.

TEC-IT released the TFORMer version 5.0. This form printing and reporting product suite can be downloaded right away and offers many new features:

New General Features:

• TFORMer 5 is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista.
• Ready-to-use templates: Additional form layout templates for Industry and Logistics.
• User friendly printing tool: QuickPrint is a new tool for fast manual data entry and instant printing of arbitrary form layouts.
• Simplified formatting: the text element is now able to mix arbitrary fonts, colors and styles within one element.
• Simplified dynamic content: Expressions and data-fields are now embedded directly into text elements with placeholders.
• Reports: Multi-column reporting was simplified.
• Dynamic element size: The font-size as well as the element size can be automatically adapted to the content.
• Barcodes: Additional support for the Reduced Space Symbology (RSS Codes) and the EAN.UCC Composite Symbology (also called GS-1 DataBar and GS-1 Composite Symbology).

New Output Features:

• Output quality: The generated output is identical – even when using different output formats.
• Performance: PDF and PostScript output performance was improved.
• Font handling: Better font handling for PDF and PostScript. Adobe Type 1 fonts are supported under Linux and UNIX.
• Image support: Transparency in bitmaps is now supported.

New Developer Features:

• API availability: TFORMer Runtime is now available as .NET 2.0 component (even usable with MONO on Linux), as COM component, as DLL, as shared library (on Linux/UNIX) and as command-line application.
• Cross-Platform: TFORMer Runtime is available for Microsoft Windows, Linux and UNIX
• Database connectivity: TFORMer now supports ODBC connectivity.

Service Pack 2 of TBarCode/SAPwin V6 is now available for download. This version gives a better support for parallel processing of print jobs by SAPsprint. We recommend all SAP users that they should update to this service release.

The TBarCode Toolkit is now available as native 64-bit version for the x64 Editions of Microsoft Windows.

The use of ActiveX Controls in 64-bit applications is only possible if the ActiveX component is supplied as pure 64-bit application (the 32-bit compatibility mode can't be used with ActiveX technology). Fields of operation for "TBarCode x64" are barcode-enabled internet applications (IIS on x64 systems) or intranet solutions for Microsoft Word (barcode server).

The complete TBarCode Toolkit, that includes TBarCode OCX, TBarCode DLL and TBarCode .NET is available in a separate setup as x64 edition (follow the link above).

The new version 7 of the well-known barcode toolkit TBarCode was released. The major improvements are

• .NET support
• Ready for Microsoft Office2007 and Windows Vista
• Improved Chinese/Japanese character support
• Added US Postal Code (OneCode)
• Automatic multiple barcode generation (structured append for 2D symbologies)

The internal code-base of TBarCode was unified. TBarCode is now available with a completely identical feature-set for virtually all operating systems. Check out the details for more information.

Barcode technology is used for connecting paper based documents with electronic information.

The new TEC-IT solution TBarCode InForm offers barcode printing and barcode decoding functionality for Microsoft Office InfoPath and Microsoft SharePoint. TBarCode InForm applies barcodes to SharePoint or InfoPath forms. When printing or faxing such documents TBarCode InForm is able to restore the complete form in its original electronic counterpart (e.g. XML).

CodeGuru - one of the best-known developer sites - shortly reviewed TBarCode DLL, our sophisticated bar code library for software developers.

The article was written by Victor Volkman and published under the title "TBarCode DLL -- Board the Barcode Bandwagon". It contains a short product overview about TEC-IT bar code solutions as well as a detailed C/C++ code sample demonstrating how you quickly generate a Code-128 bar code with the DLL and save it in JPG format to your hard drive. The review gives a short and interesting introduction in bar-coding as well.

Please check out the link above to read the full article...

The new Microsoft Word Plug-In for TBarCode OCX offers convenient generation of bar codes directly from the tool bar. Now all bar code parameters can be reached with only one mouse-click (as well as the built-in help function).

Time consuming navigation in Word sub menus is omitted completely. Hereby working with TBarCode OCX in Microsoft Word will be even easier.

Run the setup of TBarCode OCX, then install the new Plug-In. Next time you start Word you will see the new tool bar for bar code generation activated!

TBarCode/Direct, the PostScript based barcode solution for SAP R/3, supports now Eastern European character sets. This will be possible through a SAP provided device type for Latin-2, which can be integrated into TBarCode/Direct very easily.

The big advantage: all fonts available in POST2 can be used without curtailment. These fonts, extended with Latin-2, are supported by most HP printers. Interested? For details, please contact our support!

Siemens Energy and Automation (Georgia, Atlanta) uses TBarCode/Direct for device independent bar code generation in SAP R/3. Check out the success story!

The brand new version 6.0 of TEC-IT's Barcode DLL for SAP is now named TBarCode/SAPwin and supports the recently introduced "SAPsprint", the successor of SAPlpd. SAPsprint can be used on Print Servers and processes the SAPWIN data format, which is used by SAP to provide Windows printer driver support.

Printing through SAPlpd will be still possible also with the new version. In addition TBarCode/SAPwin comes with a bunch of new bar code symbologies.

The new features summarized:

• RSS - Reduced Space Symbology (all sub variants)
• EAN UCC Composite Symbology (all sub variants)
• MicroPDF417
• Enhanced error messages for non-encodable characters
• Demo text instead of horizontal line in unlicensed mode.
• Shift parameter (barcode.ini) for vertical baseline adjustment
• Print control parameter M for convenient module width adjustment
• Tested SAPsprint and SAPWIN.dll support (access method G)
• Bar code generator is based on new TBarCodeLib V6

TEC-IT releases the new Barcode Studio Version 6, which is ready for download. The brand new version supports all variations of the EAN UCC Composite Symbology together with MicroPDF and all codes of the Reduced Space Symbology (RSS).

In addition, the user gets a new "intelligent" help text making the user interface more friendly than ever. To facilitate bar code generation all relevant information about the adjusted bar code symbology is displayed on mouse-click.

Vector based EPS (Postscript) Output in highest quality makes Barcode Studio to the best classified tool for pre-press applications, artwork studios and print shops.

TFORMer Release 4.5 is ready for Download - here are the new features:

Major Enhancements

• Integrated native PDF Output for all kinds of purposes: Now you can use TFORMer within your web application and create PDF documents dynamically for download - with individual data and integrated bar codes! Or email PDF reports (or invoices...) created by TFORMer to your customers - fully automated if you use the programmable Runtime Module.
• Native Postscript Output: with the built-in Postscript Generator you can create all output - including graphics and bar codes - in the best possible output quality for your Postscript Printer. More efficient and with higher speed than any Printer Driver could do (especially useful for Linux or Unix).
• Html Generator and ASCII Text Output
• ODBC Support (Database Connectivity)

More New Features

• Tabbed Property Window (incl. Description) - simplifies the user-interface
• RSS Barcodes are supported
• Watermarking of documents (background pictures)

TEC-IT announces the new version 5.3 of TBarCode OCX and TBarCode DLL. It has support for all sub types in the EAN UCC RSS Family (alias GS1 DataBar):

• RSS-14 Standard + Truncated + RSS Limited
• RSS-14 Stacked + Stacked Omnidirectional
• RSS Expanded + Expanded Stacked

TEC-IT introduces the long-desired version TWedgeCE - Data acquisition for Pocket-PCs and Handhelds. TWedge-CE operates under Windows-CE and supports beside serial devices also the wireless communication standard Bluetooth. Incoming data is passed to the target application via key stroke simulation. The new software offers completely new application fields - now you can use data from external devices (e.g. a bar code reader) directly in Pocket-Word oder Excel or any other CE application.

Interested? For more details and a demo version contact us now! Here we have first screen shots: Main Application Window and debug mode with Hex representation.

The new setup includes more templates in the area of automotive industry: the Invoice Form according to VDA 4906, Bill of Lading (VDA 4994), Packing Data Sheet (VDA 4931), AIAG B10 / B15 Shipping Labels and GTL Master / Mixed Load Details Label. With these additional templates you avoid time-consuming design work and minimize costs. All of the templates are part of TFORMer and can be used without additional charge.

TEC-IT introduces a new bar code solution: TBarCode/Direct is a completely platform independent software for printing bar codes on all Postscript printers without SAPscript or ABAP programming. Therefore this solution works with all platforms (e.g. Windows, Unix, AIX, Solaris, HP-UX...) and is perfectly suited for high throughput. TBarCode/Direct even works with third party output management or messaging systems. It integrates itself seamlessly into the printing process. No unwanted side-effects like disturbed duplex printing are to be expected.

TEC-IT releases TWedge - a universal software for data acquisition without programming. TWedge can simulate key strokes from incoming data and therefore integrates data acquisition into almost all existing applications - e.g. Into SAP R/3. Data can be read from RS-232 (e.g. from a bar code reader) or through TCP/IP. But it's also a logging tool - because you can create log files from incoming data (time period and destination path is adjustable). For better integration into form input and application workflow, TWedge offers automation features like activating windows, pressing control keys/ function keys before or after data entry (or based on input data).

Version 2.02 of TBarCode for SAPLPD now supports the powerful Data Matrix symbology. Now supported: enhanced debugging functions and extended print controls for PDF417 and MaxiCode.

TEC-IT introduces the new TConnector ActiveX. This powerful communication tool simplifies data transfer from various interfaces like serial port, parallel port, TCP/IP (and many more...) to an application.
TConnector includes all these interfaces in one control and offers access to them through one common API. TConnector is perfect suited for data acquisition - e. g from reading devices like bar code scanners (but is not limited to these applications).

Version 2.0 of TBarCode for SAPLPD now supports two-dimensional Bar Code Symbologies like PDF417 and MaxiCode - additional to the numerous linear types of Bar Codes. TBarCode for SAPLPD is an Add-On for SAP R/3 Clients for printing Bar Codes with all (!) printers (supported by Microsoft Windows) without the need of special hardware or cartridges.