Barcode Studio Changelog

What's new in Barcode Studio 16.6.3 Build 28858

Mar 22, 2024
  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Command Line:
  • Fixed multiline input when reading configuration files with UTF-16 encoding.
  • Fixed a problem that occurred when the output list file contained empty lines.
  • Data Matrix:
  • Changed the default method for encoding 144x144 symbols to comply with the ISO/IEC16022 standard.
  • TBarCode Library 11.17.1
  • Using TBarCode library 11.17.1.

New in Barcode Studio 16.6.2 Build 28593 (Jan 26, 2024)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Command Line
  • Fixed a potential crash when reading configuration files with UTF-16 encoding.
  • EAN + Composite
  • Fixed a bug with barcode size calculation.

New in Barcode Studio 16.6.1 Build 28231 (Oct 10, 2023)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Command Line:
  • Added multiline support for the input data list file. Each line must be enclosed in double quotes and multiline support must be enabled.
  • vCard 2.1 / 3.0 Custom:
  • Fixed an issue with reading additional fields defined by the custom vCard format. This issue occurred on macOS.
  • TBarCode Library 11.15.2:
  • Using TBarCode library 11.15.2.

New in Barcode Studio 16.5.1 Build 27690 (Feb 27, 2023)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Command Line:
  • Fixed a problem with a possibly wrong barcode size for first barcode.
  • Fixed a problem with different barcode sizes when generating single or multiple

New in Barcode Studio 16.5.0 Build 27557 (Jan 24, 2023)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Command Line:
  • Fixed an inconsistency in the command line if neither the module width nor the barcode width was set.
  • Taskbar icon is not displayed when Barcode Studio runs in the background.
  • Extensions for HP® SmartStream Designer Integration:
  • Improved the efficiency of the System Attributes task.
  • Serial Export / CSV Export:
  • CSV export and serial export now handle absolute filenames correctly.
  • TBarCode Library 11.15.1:
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.15.1.

New in Barcode Studio 16.4.1 Build 27361 (Nov 18, 2022)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • GS1 Application Identifiers
  • Updated the Application Identifier support to version 22.0 (2022) of the GS1 specification ( see GS1 Application Identifiers).
  • Barcode Rotation
  • - Fixed the creation of rotated barcodes (90° and 270°) in the PDF export.
  • - Fixed the dimension check for rotated barcodes when printing labels.
  • vCard Templates
  • Updated the vCard templates to vCard 3.0.
  • Command Line
  • Fixed performance issues in the command line mode.
  • Korean Postal Code
  • The new Korean Postal Codes with five digits (instead of 6) are now supported.
  • Pharmacode One-Track
  • Fixed a crash with Pharmacode One-Track when using custom colors.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ Runtimes
  • Updated the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtimes from version v140 to version v142.
  • TBarCode Library 11.15.0
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.15.0.

New in Barcode Studio 16.4.0 Build 27302 (Sep 29, 2022)

  • GS1 Application Identifiers:
  • Updated the Application Identifier support to version 22.0 (2022) of the GS1 specification ( see GS1 Application Identifiers).
  • Barcode Rotation:
  • Fixed the creation of rotated barcodes (90° and 270°) in the PDF export.
  • Fixed the dimension check for rotated barcodes when printing labels.
  • vCard Templates:
  • Updated the vCard templates to vCard 3.0.
  • Command Line:
  • Fixed performance issues in the command line mode.
  • Korean Postal Code:
  • The new Korean Postal Codes with five digits (instead of 6) are now supported.
  • Pharmacode One-Track:
  • Fixed a crash with Pharmacode One-Track when using custom colors.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ Runtimes:
  • Updated the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtimes from version v140 to version v142.
  • TBarCode Library 11.15.0:
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.15.0.

New in Barcode Studio 16.3.1 Build 26700 (Apr 13, 2022)

  • Security Hotfix: zlib 1.2.12
  • The updated zlib version 1.2.12 fixes security issue CVE-2018-25032.
  • Auto-Sized Fonts:
  • Fixed the calculation of text distances and character spacings.
  • Error Messages:
  • Error messages are now shown correctly if the Windows default code page is set to UTF-8.
  • Data Assistant:
  • Fixed the input correction for several data formats (problem occured only in 16.3.0).
  • TBarCode Library 11.14.0
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.14.0.

New in Barcode Studio 16.3.0 Build 26683 (Apr 11, 2022)

  • Security Hotfix: zlib 1.2.12:
  • The updated zlib version 1.2.12 fixes security issue CVE-2018-25032.
  • Auto-Sized Fonts:
  • Fixed the calculation of text distances and character spacings.
  • Error Messages:
  • Error messages are now shown correctly if the Windows default code page is set to UTF-8.
  • TBarCode Library 11.14.0:
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.14.0.

New in Barcode Studio 16.2.0 Build 26037 (Oct 23, 2021)

  • New Barcode Types:
  • GS1 Data Matrix
  • GS1 QR Code
  • Check Digits:
  • Added Mod10 and EAN14 as new check digits methods for QR Code and Data Matrix.
  • Default Barcode Sizes
  • Barcode Studio now supports a default symbol size for each barcode type.
  • Total Size / Symbol Size:
  • The user is now allowed to change/watch both the total barcode size (including text and quiet zones) and the symbol size (barcode only).
  • Status View:
  • Added total and symbol size to the status view.
  • Rotation and deviation were removed.
  • Barcode Export:
  • Fixed rounding issues in PDF export.
  • Fixed rounding issues in exports using non-integer resolutions (e.g812.8 DPI).
  • Fonts:
  • Changed the default font to Arial.
  • Improved the base size settings for several barcode types when using auto-sized fonts.
  • Fonts unknown on the current PC are replaced automatically by Arial.
  • Main view now shows the font styles.
  • Text distance and character spacing are now handled correctly when zoom is enabled.
  • On macOS, some issues with bold fonts were resolved.
  • GS1 Application Identifiers:
  • Updated the Application Identifier list to version 21.1 (2021) of the GS1 specification (see GS1 Application Identifiers).
  • Localized Error Messages:
  • The error messages are now also available in French.
  • Command Line:
  • Improve the syntax of the spot colors parameter.
  • Allow the user to override colors via command line parameters.
  • New Barcode Templates:
  • Added templates for ITF-14.
  • Swiss QR Code:
  • Change the Swiss QR Code default data to match standard V2.0.
  • Data Import:
  • Fixed data import issues when using space as field separator.
  • Data List Export:
  • Allow export of calculated check digits as an extra column.
  • Extensions for HP SmartStream Designer Integration:
  • Added several command line parameters for using Barcode Studio with HP SmartStream DesignerCall BCStudio -x? from the command prompt to see the complete list of arguments and commands.
  • TBarCode Library 11.13.0:
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.13.0.

New in Barcode Studio 16.1.0 Build 25135 (Feb 1, 2021)

  • Auto-Sized Fonts:
  • Added support for auto-sized fonts inclusive character spacing and text distance. If auto-sizing is activated, the font size increases and shrinks automatically with the module width.
  • Localized Error Messages:
  • The error messages are now translated to several languages (Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Polish, and Chinese).
  • Command Line:
  • Spot Colors Support for PDF files:
  • Via command line, it is now possible to overwrite the barcode colors with spot colors. Currently only PDF files are supported.
  • Bar Width Reduction:
  • new Unit Micrometers
  • Added the new unit "micrometers" to bar width reduction.
  • Barcode Rotation:
  • It is now allowed to pass the barcode rotation via command line also in GUI mode.
  • Default Font Size:
  • Corrected the default font size to exactly 8.
  • SEPA Barcode Format:
  • Added support for SEPA Barcode Format version 2.
  • JSON output files:
  • JSON output files (result file, log file, etc.) are now written in UTF-8 encoding.
  • Barwidth Reduction:
  • Barwidth reduction was fixed for 2- and 4-state barcodes.
  • Aztec Code:
  • Error correction range was changed to [0..95%]. This is the suggested range in the Aztec Code barcode symbology specification ISO/IEC 24778.
  • Image Export:
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when exporting GIFs which were too large.
  • Quiet Zone:
  • Barcodes containing quiet zones with unit modules are now loaded with the correct size.
  • Label Templates:
  • Label templates containing sizes in inches are now loaded with the correct page dimensions.

New in Barcode Studio 16.0.0 Build 24566 (Jul 8, 2020)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes
  • vCard 3.0
  • Format vCard 3.0 is now supported by the data assistant.
  • Support for dark mode.
  • Fixed appearance of color dialogs.
  • High DPI Display Support
  • The user interface was adapted to support high DPI displays.
  • Label Printing:
  • Loading of page settings fixed when unit is inch.
  • QR Code - Mask Selection
  • Updated the mask pattern selection algorithm to the QR Code standard from 2015 (see ISO/IEC 18004:2015).
  • DotCode Revision 4.0
  • Updated the DotCode implementation to revision 4.0 (see AIM International Symbology Specification DotCode Rev. 4.0).
  • UPC-A / UPC-E
  • Show check digits also when add-on digits are used.
  • Australia Post Barcodes
  • The naming of the Australia Post barcodes was updated to the latest specifications.
  • Support for N Encoding Table to allow 8 or 15 digits to be encoded.
  • Support for zero value 4-state barcodes.
  • PDF417:
  • Changed the default character set to Latin-1 (ISO 8859-1).
  • Command Line
  • Improve error message format.
  • Generate result file for barcode generation on request.
  • EPS Export - Font Substitution
  • It is now possible to use the font size from the barcode design view by choosing Default.
  • Remove URL-Shortening
  • URL-Shortening is not supported anymore and was removed.
  • Data List - Hex Data
  • Fixed a bug when loading a data list in hex data format from a bc file.
  • Data Import:
  • Fixed a bug when loading import information, like column mapping, from a bc file.
  • Extra Texts:
  • Fixed size calculation when loading a barcode with extra texts from a bc file.
  • Licenses:
  • Support for an automatic license update if the license allows this.
  • TBarCode Library 11.11.2
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.11.2.

New in Barcode Studio 15.14.1 Build 23788 (Sep 16, 2019)

  • GS1 Application Identifiers
  • Updated the Application Identifier list to version 19.1 (2019) of the GS1 specification (see https://www.gs1.org/standards/barcodes/application-identifiers).
  • macOS: Export of Adobe Illustrator Files (.ai)
  • Added human readable text support for Adobe Illustrator Files (.ai) on macOS.
  • GS1 DataBar Composite
  • Fixed the encoding of the composite part. The encoding was wrong if it contained a sequence of zeros.
  • TBarCode Library 11.10.2
  • Using TBarCode library 11.10.2.

New in Barcode Studio 15.14.0 Build 23754 (Jul 11, 2019)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Command Line
  • Added parameter -logformat. The user can now choose between text and JSON.
  • TBarCode Library 11.10.0
  • Using TBarCode library 11.10.0

New in Barcode Studio 15.13.1 Build 23595 (May 7, 2019)

  • Command Line:
  • Added a parameter (-parseempty) that enables parsing of empty lines in the data list
  • TBarCode Library 11.9.1:
  • Using TBarCode library 11.9.1

New in Barcode Studio 15.13.0 Build 23539 (Mar 29, 2019)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Swiss QR Code 2.0
  • Implemented version 2.0 of the Swiss QR Code Standards 2018 (see https://www.paymentstandards.ch/dam/downloads/ig-qr-bill-de.pdf).
  • Data Matrix DRME
  • Updated the size calculation for rectangular Data Matrix symbols and the documentation to the latest version of the Data Matrix DRME standard (ISO/IEC 21471).
  • GS1 Application Identifiers
  • Updated the Application Identifier list to version 19 (2019) of the GS1 specification (see https://www.gs1.org/standards/barcodes/application-identifiers).
  • MacOS Appearance
  • Improved appearance of "..."-buttons.
  • TBarCode Library 11.9.0
  • Using TBarCode library 11.9.0.

New in Barcode Studio 15.12.1 Build 23422 (Feb 28, 2019)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Activation on macOS
  • Fixed problem 'TLS initialization failed' on macOS
  • TBarCode Library 11.8.2
  • Using TBarCode library 11.8.2

New in Barcode Studio 15.12.0 Build 23385 (Feb 12, 2019)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • CMYK Support for PDF Export
  • PDF documents can now be exported in CMYK color format
  • Color overprinting is now supported
  • macOS
  • Fixed missing JPEG export
  • Fixed a display problem with bold fonts on macOS Mojave
  • Partially improved dark mode support on macOS Mojave (full support will be added in upcoming releases)
  • Command Line
  • Improved error messages in the log file
  • Auto Zoom
  • Auto-zoom setting is now saved when the application is closed
  • Labels
  • Fixed a bug that prevented the user from choosing a custom paper size
  • TBarCode Library 11.8.1
  • Using TBarCode library 11.8.1

New in Barcode Studio 15.11.1 Build 23277 (Dec 17, 2018)

  • Enhancements:
  • Performance and Stability Improvements

New in Barcode Studio 15.10.0 Build 23069 (Aug 3, 2018)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Privacy Information:
  • Due to the GDPR, the user is now asked to accept to transfer his license information.
  • EPS Images with TIFF preview:
  • EPS images with included TIFF preview are now exported in the correct size.
  • GS1 DataBar Barcodes:
  • Invalid check digit methods for these symbologies were removed.
  • USPS IM Package Barcodes:
  • Barcode data containing FNC1 is now encoded correctly.
  • Usage Dialog:
  • The command line usage dialog was beautified.
  • CMYK Color Format:
  • CMYK colors are now used for exporting Adobe Illustrator files (.ai).
  • Mac OS: Fixed color selection in color dialog.
  • Labels - Page Settings:
  • The page size can now be extended to 9999 mm.
  • Assistant - GS1 Application Identifiers:
  • The display text for the AIs with a variable decimal point position was improved.
  • TBarCode Library 11.7.3:
  • Using TBarCode library 11.7.3.

New in Barcode Studio 15.9.3 Build 22924 (Jul 10, 2018)

  • Command Line Mode:
  • Possibility to generate multiple barcodes into a single PDF file
  • Quiet zones in command line mode are now handled correctly
  • New Page Setup Dialog:
  • The usability has been improved and a new page setup dialog was implemented in the label view.

New in Barcode Studio 15.9.1 Build 22858 (Jun 7, 2018)

  • Command Line Mode:
  • Improved performance of barcode generation.
  • Added a new command line argument measuring unit.
  • Apply additional command line parameters like barcode data, width and height in graphics mode.
  • Let user generate multiple barcodes into a single PDF file.
  • Handle quiet zones in command line mode correctly. The barcode size was calculated wrong if quiet zone was given in number of modules.
  • New Page Setup Dialog:
  • New implementation of page setup dialog in label view. The re-implementation was necessary because custom page settings were not handled correctly on Mac OS. Also the usability was improved.
  • macOS: Bug Fix:
  • Avoid showing of dialog Save changes on startup.
  • TBarCode Library 11.7.1:
  • Using TBarCode library 11.7.1.

New in Barcode Studio 15.8.0 Build 22655 (Apr 10, 2018)

  • ENHANCEMENTS / BUG FIXES:
  • New Barcode Types:
  • PPN Code (Pharmacy Product Number) - a Data Matrix based code used in the pharmaceutical industry
  • NTIN Code (National Trade Item Number) - a Data Matrix based code used in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Swiss QR Code - a QR code variant used for Swiss banking and payment services
  • QR Code:
  • Rename QR Code to QR Code (JIS)
  • Uses Shift-JIS encoding by default. This code name is deprecated, we recommend to use QR Code (see next line) in combination with the required encoding.
  • Rename QR Code 2005 to QR Code (due to ISO/IEC 18004:2015)
  • Uses Latin-1 encoding by default.
  • Mode Switches:
  • New mode switches for QR Code (binary, alphanumeric - adjustable via options) and enhanced automatic mode switching.
  • Data Matrix:
  • Fix Input string too long error message for symbol size 20x44.
  • Fixed Base256 encoding on Linux.
  • Code 128:
  • Fixed a crash in Code 128 that occurred when encoding an extended ASCII character in code subset C.
  • Aztec Code:
  • Improved automatic mode switching.
  • GS1 Application Identifier:
  • Updated the list of application identifiers (AIs).
  • SVG Export:
  • Position caption texts in SVG files correctly. Disable anti-aliasing for barcodes.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Empty lines in import files are now ignored.
  • The actual version contains several additional minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
  • TBarCode Library 11.7.0:
  • Using TBarCode library 11.7.0.

New in Barcode Studio 15.7.0 Build 22527 (Jan 23, 2018)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Health Industry Bar Code (HIBC):
  • Updated the HIBC implementation to comply with the current standards:
  • HIBC LIC V2.6 (Supplier Labeling Standard)
  • HIBC PAS V1.3 (Provider Applications Standard)
  • Royal Mail Mailmark® 2D:
  • Renamed the barcode type Royal Mail CMDM Mailmark to Royal Mail Mailmark® 2D.
  • Data Matrix Rectangular Extensions (DMRE):
  • Added support for new Data Matrix rectangular sizes (ISO/IEC AWI 21471).
  • Code Pages ISO 8859-x:
  • Added all available ISO 8859 code pages to the predefined code page list. The availability of the code pages depends on the operating system.
  • Control Characters in SVG Output:
  • Control characters (like form feed) in the human readable text are now replaced by spaces when generating SVG output.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • The actual version contains several minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
  • TBarCode Library 11.6.0:
  • Using TBarCode library 11.6.0.

New in Barcode Studio 15.6.0 Build 22007 (Sep 22, 2017)

  • Enhancements:
  • New Barcode Type: Royal Mail 4-State Mailmark™
  • The Royal Mail 4-state Mailmark™ is used for identifying post items.
  • ISO 8859-1 Support for Code 128
  • Code 128 now supports the whole character set defined by ISO 8859-1.
  • New Check Digit Method
  • Added the ISO 7064 modulus 37,2 check digit method, which is used by the ISBT 128 standard.
  • Bar Width Reduction
  • The bar width reduction algorithm was improved. Bars are now reduced on all sides, gaps between adjacent dots in matrix codes are now avoided.
  • Color Dialog
  • The CMYK colors dialog was improved. The color values can now be entered in percent.
  • TBarCode Library 11.5.0
  • Using TBarCode library 11.5.0.

New in Barcode Studio 15.5.1 Build 21848 (Sep 22, 2017)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Changing Barcode Types:
  • Fixed a crash when changing the barcode type from Data Matrix to a 1D code.
  • Label Templates on Mac OS X:
  • The label template file is now searched for in the correct directory.
  • TBarCode Library 11.3.1:
  • Using TBarCode library 11.3.1.
  • New Icon:
  • Barcode Studio now uses a new application icon.

New in Barcode Studio 15.1.4.20022 (Jun 12, 2014)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Aztec Code:
  • Fixed problems with code switching that might lead to an unoptimzied symbol or to error message "input string too long".
  • OpenSSL:
  • Update OpenSSL to version 1.0.1h. The heartbleed and other security related bugs got fixed. Due to the nature of Barcode Studio the security risk is almost irrelevant, an update is recommended anyway.
  • TBarCode Library 11.1.4:
  • Using TBarCode library 11.1.4.

New in Barcode Studio 15.1.3.19677 (Jan 16, 2014)

  • Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Aztec Code - Fixed a problem with code switching that led to the error message "input string to long".
  • PDF417 - Allow the use of ECI/GLI also at the begin of binary compression mode.
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.1.2

New in Barcode Studio 15.1.1.19375 (Sep 25, 2013)

  • Bug Fixes for GS1 GCN Format (Global Coupon Number, AI 255):
  • Fixed some bugs in the context of editing the amount value
  • TBarCode Library 11.0.4

New in Barcode Studio 15.1.0.19302 (Aug 6, 2013)

  • Enhancements:
  • New Data Format: GS1 GCN Format (Global Coupon Number, AI 255)
  • GS1 uses the GCN as key for identifying coupons.
  • New Data Format: BCD Format
  • The BCD format (also called Stuzza or SEPA format) is used for encoding payment order assignments in QR-Codes.
  • CSV Export of Data List
  • The data list can now be exported as CSV file.
  • GS1 DataBar Limited
  • TEC-IT changed the implementation of the barcode type GS1 DataBar Limited to comply with the newest specification (5X quiet zone left).
  • DotCode
  • Improved drawing of symbols with very small dot sizes.
  • Sequence Dialog
  • The "Format" field was renamed to "Mask".
  • Negative Bar Width Reduction
  • Negative bar width reduction values are now allowed (useful for inverted printing).
  • EPS Output: Embedded TIFF
  • In order to decrease the image size the embedded TIFF is now exported with a fixed resolution of 96 DPI.
  • TBarCode Library 11.0.3
  • Using TBarCode library 11.0.3.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • EPS Output: Improved Warning Message
  • Improved the warning message when exporting a barcode containing Cyrillic characters to an EPS file (which is currently not supported).
  • Mac OS X: Color Dialog
  • The color dialog on Mac OS X now displays the correct color type (RGB, CMYK, etc.).
  • Mac OS X: Double-Clicking bc-Files
  • Barcode Studio loads a double-clicked bc-file now correctly.
  • Mac OS X: Licensing in Spanish Speaking Locales
  • Fixed a licensing bug that might occur on systems using the Spanish language.
  • Mac OS X: Licensing with Multiple Users
  • Fixed a licensing bug when a second user updates the license.
  • Data Format: Wi-Fi Access Point
  • The input field 'Authentication' is now initialized correctly.

New in Barcode Studio 15.0.0.18727 (Feb 28, 2013)

  • New Barcode Types:
  • Han Xin Code - A 2D matrix code with special support for Chinese multibyte characteras.
  • DotCode - A rectangular 2D code intended for Direct Part Marking (DPM) with ink-jet and laser. The data is encoded in an array of nominally disconnected dots. DotCode supports data formats like GS1 Application Identifiers, several industry formats end data envelops.
  • USPS Intelligent Mail Package - Is a GS1-128-based, linear barcode, which is used by United States Postal Service for delivering packages. It is split into routing and tracking information but only the tracking information is printed in the human readable text. The code uses a special Modulo-10 check digit.
  • Features / Enhancements:
  • EPS Output / Overprinting:
  • EPS export now supports custom drawing modes (circles, rounded rectangles, and images instead of rectangular bars).
  • Overprinting is now supported.
  • The user is now warned that logos are not included in the EPS output.
  • Cyrillic Support for non EPS output:
  • Cyrillic characters are now allowed in captions.
  • New Localizations for Russian and Polish:
  • Russian (Добро пожаловать!) and Polish (Powitanie!) are now available in addition to German, English, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese.
  • Faster Startup:
  • The startup time of Barcode Studio was reduced.
  • TBarCode Library 11.0.0:
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.0.0.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Goo.gl URL Shortener - Fixed a problem with the Goo.gl URL shortener.
  • Multicolored JPG Export - Fixed a crash when exporting the barcode as multicolored JPG.
  • License Activation / Temporary Licenses - Fixed a crash during license activation without a network connection.
  • GUI / Spin Boxes - The behavior of most spin boxes was improved.
  • Preview - The preview is now updated immediately after changing the license data.
  • Empty Pages in Output are Avoided - Barcode Studio now prevents the user from printing empty label pages.

New in Barcode Studio 14.0.0.17843 (Jul 28, 2012)

  • Features / Enhancements:
  • Logos
  • Barcode Studio now supports logos in front of, behind and merged into the barcodes.
  • Zooming
  • The barcode view can now be zoomed in design and data list.
  • Drawing Mode / EPS export
  • EPS-export now supports custom drawing modes (circles, rounded rectangles, and images instead of rectangular bars).
  • TBarCode Library 11.0.0
  • Using TBarCode Library 11.0.0.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Label Printing
  • Fixed a crash when changing the label layout.
  • EPS Export
  • Fixed a crash when exporting EPS images containing captions with non-ANSI characters.
  • Custom Resolution
  • A bug handling custom resolutions was fixed.
  • Import of VCards
  • User may now choose custom fields to be imported with the Custom VCard format.
  • Barcode specific flags are set correctly after import.
  • JPG Export
  • Multi-colored barcodes are now saved with the correct resolution when exported as JPGs.
  • Barcode Color Dialog
  • Resizing of barcode color dialog was fixed.

New in Barcode Studio 12.3.0.17046 (May 16, 2012)

  • Features / Enhancements:
  • Barcode Rotation
  • Barcodes can now be rotated by 90°, 180°, and 270°. Rotated bar codes can also be used when printing labels.
  • Label Printing
  • The user may now specifiy starting row and starting column when printing labels.
  • Custom Barcode Drawing
  • The settings for the custom drawing mode (e.g. creating a QR-Code with circles instead of squares) are now stored in the BC file.
  • Barcode Settings View
  • Rarely used barcode properties were moved to a separate dialog.
  • TBarCode Library 10.2.5
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.2.5 - see TBarCode History.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Aztec Code
  • Fixed an Aztec encoding bug.
  • Quiet Zones
  • Quiet zones specified in "Modules" are now resized correctly.
  • Stepwise Resizing
  • Corrected the resizing algorithm in combination with optimized barcode resolution and non-integer resolutions.
  • Serial Export
  • The file names of the exported images are no longer truncated when they contain dots.

New in Barcode Studio 12.2.1.16552 (Feb 1, 2012)

  • Features / Enhancements:
  • TBarCode Library 10.2.4
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.2.4.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Command Line Mode
  • No bar codes: A crash that occurred in command line mode when drawing bars was fixed.
  • Licensing
  • Windows x64: Fixed a problem concerning locating license data in the registry.

New in Barcode Studio 12.0.1.16.133 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • The new offers some real time-savers: Barcode Studio V12 shortens URLs automated using Google™ or Bitly™. The SPARQCode support enhances the compatibility of 2D codes with reader apps. New templates for vCard and EAN-13 price tags are included. More details are listed in the version history.

New in Barcode Studio 12.0.1 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Bug Fixes
  • Windows XP Crash
  • Fixed a crash on Windows XP when quitting the programm.

New in Barcode Studio 12.0.0 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Features / Enhancements
  • Automatic URL Shortening
  • On request, Barcode Studio shortens URLs (web-site addresses) using either Google™ or bitly™ URL shortener services.
  • Barcode Filter
  • Barcode types may be filtered by a search text or by encodable barcode data.
  • Improved CSV Import
  • Empty lines in the CSV files are skipped. The proposed file encoding (ANSI, UTF-8, UTF-16) can be specified. Text qualifiers can be imported as plain text.
  • SPARQCode Support
  • The category SPARQCode was added to the data assistant.
  • Additional Emails Formats
  • The category Mobile Tagging was extended with 2 new barcode formats for sending emails (MATMSG, MAILTO).
  • Application State
  • The size and position of the application window and toolbars are now saved automatically and applied when Barcode Studio is started the next time.
  • Barcode Templates
  • New barcode templates like vCard and simple price tags were added.
  • Label Dimensions in Millimeter and Inches
  • The size of the label templates can be specified in mm or in inches.
  • TBarCode Library 10.2.2
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.2.2 - see TBarCode History.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Image Resolution
  • The image resolution is loaded correctly from the .bc file.
  • Substitution Font for EPS Export
  • Barcode Studio ensures that the substition font name does not contain spaces.
  • Image Export
  • Barcodes are now exported with the correct height.
  • Data List
  • After editing a data list entry the input focus is set correctly.
  • Label Printing
  • Solved a problem where the application did not recognize a valid printer.
  • Removed Features
  • Power PC Support
  • PowerPC support for Mac OS X was removed.

New in Barcode Studio 11.6.1 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Features / Enhancements
  • Aztec Code
  • Improved the encoding efficiency to minimize the bar code size.
  • Check Digit Calculation
  • Added the new check digit method Modulo 23 (PPSN), which is available for Code 128. The user can now use Code 39 and CodaBar together with the Luhn check digit algorithm.
  • TBarCode Library 10.2.1
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.2.1 - see TBarCode History.

New in Barcode Studio 11.6 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Features / Enhancements
  • Intelligent Data Import
  • Now it is possible to import predefined data formats like vCard, vCalendar, etc. in a structured way.
  • Mobile Tagging - Use Lowest Error Correction Level
  • Now using the lowest possible error correction level with mobile tagging to minimize the barcode size.
  • New Barcode Type: Code 32
  • Implemented the barcode type Code 32 (also called Italian Pharmacode).
  • ISBN / ISSN / ISMN
  • The data assistant now makes it easier to enter codes in ISBN, ISSN, and ISMN format.
  • Options - Save Paths
  • The paths of the last saved document, the last exported image, and the last imported file are now saved in the options file and is loaded automatically when Barcode Studio is started the next time.
  • Data List: Select more than one data row at once
  • It is now possible to select/deselect more than one data row at once.
  • Record Set Copies
  • Data list items can now be printed multiple times.
  • Check Digit Calculation
  • The user can now use Code 39 and Codabar together with Luhn check digit algorithm.
  • Pixel Shaving
  • For 2D codes like QR-Code, the pixel shaving algorithm was improved.
  • Appearance
  • Appearance of several dialogs and tabbed pages was improved.
  • TBarCode Library 10.2.0
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.2.0 - see TBarCode History.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Label Preview - Crash
  • A potential crash has been fixed in the label preview.
  • Barcode Size Check
  • Corrected the inaccurate barcode height checking in the preview.
  • Data List - Error Count
  • Fixed the error count of the data list.
  • EPS Export
  • Wrong color mode (RGB instead of CMYK) was selected due to a bug in the CMYK color selection dialog.

New in Barcode Studio 11.5.0 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Features / Enhancements
  • Data Input Assistant
  • An intelligent data input assistant was added, which makes it easy to enter data in various data formats. Supported dataformats are business card formats like vCard and meCard, event formats like vCalendar, GS1 Application Identifiers, several kinds of mobile tagging, etc.
  • New Barcode Type: PZN8
  • Implemented the barcode type PZN8.
  • EPS Export - Color Formats
  • An assistant supports the user to choose the correct color settings/format when exporting barcodes in EPS format.
  • EPS Export - Font Substitution
  • The surrogate font for exporting EPS images can now be edited manually.
  • Preview
  • Removed dispensable tool bar buttons.
  • TBarCode Library 10.2.0
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.2.0.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Captions - Character Sets
  • The captions are now able to display any character sets.
  • Captions - Text Color
  • The text color is now also applied to the caption texts.
  • Label Printing
  • Printer settings like Page From/To are now considered.
  • Label Printing - No Printer
  • Fixed crash that occurs if no printer is installed.
  • Licensing on Mac OS
  • A problem generating the system id was fixed.
  • License data containing special characters can be now written and read correctly.
  • Image Export - Sizing
  • Several minor sizing problems that occurred when exporting images were eliminated.
  • Screen Update
  • Several minor problems with screen updates were solved.
  • Activation Dialog - Country List
  • The country list in the activation dialog is now sorted correctly for all supported languages.
  • License Dialog - Spanish
  • The Spanish texts of the license dialogs were revised to avoid misunderstandings.
  • Options
  • The application options are now loaded before anything else is loaded.

New in Barcode Studio 11.0.2 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Bug Fixes
  • EPS Images
  • Fixed a bug drawing 2D codes in EPS images.

New in Barcode Studio 11.0.1 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Features / Enhancements
  • Application Update Check
  • The user is now notified whether an available update is a major update.
  • Label Printing
  • The maximum number of label columns and rows was incremented.
  • New Barcode Types
  • The barcode types Brazilian CEPNet and VIN / FIN (Vehicle Identification Number) were implemented.
  • TBarCode Library 10.1.0
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.1.0
  • Bug Fixes
  • Command Line
  • Fixed a potential crash when starting Barcode Studio via command line.
  • Windows: Options File
  • A bug concerning saving the options file on Windows was fixed.
  • Windows: Activation
  • The Spanish texts were corrected.
  • Windows: Licensing
  • Fixed a problem when generating the system ID number.

New in Barcode Studio 11.0.0 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Features / Enhancements
  • Captions
  • The user is now able to add additional captions above and below the barcode. The captions can either be entered via keyboard or imported from text files.
  • Simple Label Printing
  • Barcode Studio now supports simple label printing. The user may choose from predefined label templates or define custom labels.
  • Temporary Licenses
  • Temporary License Data is issued automatically for a period of 10 days.
  • Input of Mils
  • Mils can now be entered with one digit behind the decimal point.
  • Menus
  • The export menus were combined to one menu.
  • CMYK Colors
  • Mac OS: CMYK color settings are now saved in the settings files (.bc), when the color was entered in CMYK format.
  • TBarCode Library 10.0.5
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.0.5.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Shrunk Dialogs
  • Shrunk views problem was fixed (Page General, Import Dialog, etc).
  • Preview in Import Dialog
  • The data preview in the import dialog now always shows the actual file content.
  • Lost Cursor Position
  • The cursor position in the data edit box was lost after typing the first character. This problem was fixed.
  • Data List: New Data Row in Hex Mode
  • New data rows are now added correctly if hexadecimal character input mode is turned on.

New in Barcode Studio 10.0.3 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Enhancements
  • TBarCode Library
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.0.3 (see TBarCode History).
  • Bug Fixes
  • Transparent Barcodes
  • Barcode images of the formats PNG, GIF, and TIF (multi-colored) can now be saved with a transparent background. The default back style was changed to opaque.
  • Images / Optimized / Barcode Size
  • Barcode images are now always exported with the correct barcode size, even with the Optimized flag set.
  • Barcode Data Containing 0-Bytes
  • Barcode Data is no longer cut off if it contains 0-bytes (affects barcode content and human readable text).
  • Templates - Postmatrix
  • Improved and corrected the settings of the Postmatrix templates.
  • Error Texts
  • Error texts are now printed in the correct locale character set.

New in Barcode Studio 10.0.2 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Enhancements
  • HP SmartStream
  • The registry path for HP SmartStream Designer for CS5 and newer was made version independent. Barcode Studio 9.x should still be used with HP SmartStream Designer for CS4.
  • TBarCode Library
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.0.2.

New in Barcode Studio 10.0.1 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Enhancements
  • Data Matrix - New Format: DP Postmatrix
  • Added a new format to Data Matrix: Deutsche Post Postmatrix.
  • TBarCode Library 10.0.2
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.0.2.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Command Line Mode
  • Fixed a crash that occurred in command line mode when closing the application.
  • Editing File Names (Mac OS / Linux)
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when the user edited file-names by hand.

New in Barcode Studio 10.0 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • New Features
  • Barcode Templates
  • This version of Barcode Studio supports preconfigured barcode settings (templates) for GS1 bar codes (EAN, UPC) and Deutsche Post Premiumadress® (Data Matrix). In these templates the bar codes are predefined according to their specification and ready to use with one single click.
  • Save as Template
  • The current settings can be saved as template by using File -> Save As Template....
  • New Barcode Types
  • Barcode Studio now supports QR-Code 2005. This code is similar to QR-Code but uses the code page Latin1 (instead of Japanese Shift JIS) for character conversions. In addition, the two barcode-types SCANPAY Service-ID and SCANPAY Transaction-ID were implemented.
  • Barcode Studio Options
  • Options (Menu: Tools -> Options) are now saved in (and loaded from) an options file.
  • Improved Character Conversion
  • Now Barcode Studio displays an error message if the data to be encoded cannot be converted to the specified code page. This is especially useful for encoding Simplified Chinese (or similar languages) in barcodes.
  • Default Output Resolution
  • The default output resolution was changed to 600 dpi.
  • Custom Values for Output Resolution and Code Page
  • Using custom values for output resolution and code page was simplified.
  • Check for Updates
  • Barcode Studio can now check for newer version. Use the following menu command: Help -> Check for Updates....
  • TBarCode Library 10.0.1
  • Using TBarCode Library 10.0.1.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Hex Data
  • The number of characters is now displayed correctly.
  • Template "Deutsche Post - Pressepost Randbeschriftung 16x48
  • The adjusted module width was corrected.
  • Loading/Saving
  • Fixed some bugs during saving or loading of setting files (BarWidthReduction as double value, typo in EncodingMode, QR-Code settings are now loaded correctly).
  • MaxiCode
  • The length of the ZIP code (Mode SCM Alphanumeric) is now displayed correctly.
  • Command Line - Module Width
  • If set, the module width is now used to calculate the barcode size.
  • Human Readable Text
  • The human readable text is now drawn over the quiet zone.
  • License Activation
  • The activation dialog now refuses special characters.

New in Barcode Studio 9.5 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Fixed
  • Unicode and UTF-8 CSV files are now imported correctly.
  • Import data files may now be located in paths containing UNICODE characters.
  • Shortcut Ctrl-B (Copy as Image) does now work.

New in Barcode Studio 9.4.6 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • Enhancements
  • Added a link to a file that contains hints about how to improve the bar code font quality on Mac OS X.
  • Fixed
  • Fixed a bug concerning the check digit calculation in Telepen / Telepen Alpha.
  • Known Bug
  • Barcode Studio for Mac OS X: GIF Export on the command line does not work (crash).

New in Barcode Studio 9.4.4 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • EAN13: Depending on input data the EAN13 symbol was generated uncompleted. In special cases an access violation occurred.

New in Barcode Studio 9.4.3 (Nov 1, 2011)

  • EAN/UPC Codes: Improved the printing quality of the digits 1, 2, 7, and 8 (enlarge or reduce bar width about 1/13 of module width).

New in Barcode Studio 9.4.2 (Jan 20, 2010)

  • New Features and Enhancements
  • New Licensing - Activation: Licensing has been improved and simplified.
  • Bug Fixes
  • HIBC Codes - EPS Export: Fixed a problem with missing zeros in the human readable text.
  • Code 128: Improved mode switching in context with the FNC1 character.

New in Barcode Studio 9.4.1 (Sep 10, 2009)

  • New Features and Enhancements:
  • Barcode Studio now supports the Spanish language.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • A multi threading problem in conjunction with PostScript generation was fixed.

New in Barcode Studio 9.4.0 (Sep 10, 2009)

  • New Features and Enhancements:
  • Improved error message for incorrect check digits.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • CSV/TXT import with files containing just a sinlge line.

New in Barcode Studio 9.3.1 (Sep 10, 2009)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Loading of .bc files from command line fixed.
  • FNC1 encoding bug fixed (Data Matrix/GS1).

New in Barcode Studio 9.3.0 (Jun 10, 2009)

  • It is now possible to include TIFF previews into EPS files.

New in Barcode Studio 9.0.3 (Mar 6, 2009)

  • Micro QR-Code, HIBC Bar Codes, PDF Export!

New in Barcode Studio 9.0.1 (Dec 16, 2008)

  • New Barcode Types
  • Micro QR-Code
  • 2D symbology, a small variant of QR-Code
  • HIBC Codes
  • Several symbologies (Code 128, Code 39, Data Matrix, QR-Code, PDF417, Micro PDF417, CODABLOCK-F) with HIBC format support.
  • RSS and GS1 DataBar
  • Changed the naming of 'RSS' barcodes to 'GS1 DataBar'.
  • BarCode Studio Features/Enhancements
  • Sample Data
  • Sample data for each symbology.
  • Resolutions / DPI
  • More predefined resolutions. Possibility to add custom resolutions.
  • Info Text
  • The user has the possibility to provide an information text.
  • Encoding Mode / Code Page
  • Support for encoding modes and code pages.
  • Command Line
  • New arguments -datalist and -outlist for multiple bar code generation.
  • BarCode Features/Enhancements
  • Aztec Code
  • Aztec Code now supports all encoding types.
  • Data Matrix
  • Added the possibility to enforce binary encoding.
  • Improved Quiet Zone Adjustment
  • The quiet zone works for all barcodes now. It can be specified in mm, mils and pixels. All four sides may be adjusted separately.
  • Improved Bar Width Reduction Adjustment
  • The bar width reduction uses decimals and lets the user choose between several units.
  • Image Export: PDF
  • Barcodes can be exported as PDF documents.
  • Quiet Zone Markers for EAN and UPC Codes
  • EAN8/13, UPCA/E and their derivations support quiet zone markers ().
  • Bugfixes
  • Data Matrix
  • Fixed problem with symbols of maximum size (144x144) - alternative implementations to support different reader types.
  • MaxiCode
  • Bug in mode switching was fixed.
  • Image export
  • Fixed bug with colors.
  • Pharmacode
  • Fixed a problem related to the encoding of color sequences.
  • KIX Barcode
  • Right aligned text is now properly aligned.
  • Composite Component
  • Fixed an issue with the adjustment of composite components in the standard property list (Microsoft Word, Excel, …).