Create GS1 Data Matrix Barcodes in MS Access
How to create GS1 Data Matrix Barcodes in Access
- This tutorial shows how to add GS1 Data Matrix barcodes to your MS Access reports. BarCodeWiz Data Matrix Fonts are being used to create the barcodes.
- See the video or follow the steps below.
Step 1. Import module with barcode functions
- Click on the Database Tools tab > Visual Basic (or press Alt + F11).
- Right-click the database and Import File....
- Select BarCodeWizDataMatrix.bas.
- The default location of the file is:
Program Files\BarCodeWiz\BarCodeWiz Data Matrix Fonts\BarCodeWizDataMatrix.bas
- The following module should now be part of the Access file.
Step 2. Create a new Table
- Create a new table with barcode data. Name the table ItemsGs1 (or simply use an existing table). Our table has the following data:
Step 3. Create a new report
- Click on Create tab > Report Design
Step 4. Set Record Source of the report
- Go to the report Properties window and set the Record Source property to ItemsGs1 (the name of our table from step 2).
Important: Never use the same name for text box as your table field's name.
Step 5. Insert a TextBox for Barcode into the report. Set these properties:
- Control Source: =GS1DataMatrixEncode([item_barcode],1,True,4)
- Border Style: Transparent
- Font Name: BCW_DM
- Font Size: 2
Step 7. Print or Print Preview the report.
