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Version: 2023 R3

Add a barcode

The action allows you to add a barcode to the form attachments.
Barcodes can be added only in these file formats:

  • pdf,
  • jpg lor jpeg,
  • tiff.

In order to work properly, the action requires you to enter connection parameters with WEBCON BPS Workflow Service.

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The action is executed in "Pending in transaction" mode, i.e. its execution is postponed until the transaction is completed.
For more information, see THIS ARTICLE on our technical blog.

Add a barcode

1. Barcode configuration options​

  • Document corner – a document corner where barcodes will be added,
  • Add instance ID – specifies whether the instance ID will be added,
  • Add instance number – specifies whether the instance number will be added,
  • Add registration date – specifies whether the registration date will be added,
  • Add custom text – When this checkbox is selected, the text entered in the Text to add field will be included in the barcode,
  • Attachment name template (regex) – a regular expression defining conditions that the attachment names must meet,
  • Archive file before adding barcode – specifies if a file version without barcodes should stay in the database.

2. Barcode type​

The following types can be selected:

  • Linear (1D) and 2D,
  • Linear (1D),
  • 2D (e.g. QR or DataMatrix).

3. Variables editor​

Dynamically generated tree containing all variables that may be used in the current location of Designer Studio. Information on how to use variables in WEBCON BPS, as well as a list of variables can be found here.

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For more information, see the article "Add a barcode" action on our technical blog.