Add barcodes to your PDF files by ensuring that the product has a valid EAN-13 barcode and by activating the field in the layout via settings. In Rackbeat, you can include the barcode in the generated PDF files. These barcodes can be scanned with a barcode scanner.
Before doing this, two conditions must be met:
The product must have a valid EAN-13 barcode in Rackbeat.
The barcode must be activated in the layout you are using.
TIP: You can read more about Rackbeat layouts here.
Adding a barcode to a product in Rackbeat
Follow these instructions to add a barcode to a product:
Go to Products and find the product to which you want to add a barcode.
Click the product to open its details.
Add the barcode in the Barcode field.
Save the changes by clicking Save.
Activating the barcode field in a layout
To ensure that the barcode appears in the PDF file, the field must be activated in the layout:
Go to Company basic data and settings.
Click Layouts in the menu on the left.
Edit the layout by clicking its name.
Select the PDF type to which you want the barcode to be added.
Tick the box next to the Barcode field.
Adjust the column widths so that the percentage at the bottom of the page reaches 100%.
Save the layout changes by clicking Save changes.
Troubleshooting
What do I do if the "Barcode" column does not appear in my PDF file? This may be because the correct layout has not been selected. Make sure that:
You have selected the correct layout.
The layout has been saved after adding the barcode column.
What do I do if the "Barcode" column is visible, but there is no image for the product? If the column is visible, but the image is missing, the reason may be:
The product does not have a barcode.
The barcode is not valid.
Make sure that the product has a valid EAN-13 barcode so that the image is generated correctly.
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