Generate UPC-A Barcodes
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Generate Upc-a Barcode in Crystal Reports
How to generate a Upc-a barcode in Crystal Reports?
To generate a Upc-a barcode in Crystal Reports, create a new formula field using the BCSLinearUPCA function from the Barcodesoft UFL library. Pass your database fields as arguments, place the formula field on your design canvas, and apply the UpcEanM font family.
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Step 1: Determine SAP Crystal Reports Bitness and Register DLL
Determine the bitness of your SAP Crystal Reports version. SAP Crystal Reports 2008 through 2016 are 32-bit, while SAP Crystal Reports 2020 and 2025 are 64-bit.
For 64-bit Crystal Reports (2020 / 2025):
Run Command Prompt as Administrator and execute:
cd "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Barcodesoft\FontUtil"
%systemroot%\System32\regsvr32.exe cruflbcs_x64.dll
For 32-bit Crystal Reports (2008–2016):
Run Command Prompt as Administrator and execute:
cd "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Barcodesoft\FontUtil"
regsvr32.exe cruflbcs.dll
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Step 2: Create a New Upca Formula Field
Open your Crystal Report layout. Right-click Formula Fields in the Field Explorer pane and select New... from the context menu. Type "UpcEanM" in the Name textbox, then click the Use Editor button.
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Step 3: Locate the Barcodesoft Upca Function
In the Formula Workshop, navigate to the Additional Functions directory and double-click the
BCSLinearUPCAfunction listing located under the Visual Basic UFLs node.
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Step 4: Use Your Database Field as a Parameter for Upca formula
Provide your target database field as the primary string parameter inside the formula brackets. Click the Save button to validate and preserve your new formula logic configuration.
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Step 5: Insert Upca Formula Field Into Your Report Canvas
Drag your newly saved
Upcaformula field out of the Field Explorer and drop it onto the design view grid canvas area where you want Upca barcode to appear.
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Step 6: Apply the UpcEanM Font Typeface
Right-click the placed formula text block object on your canvas and choose Format Field from the context menu. In the Font customization tab pane, select "UpcEanM" from the font family drop-down menu selection list.
The package includes six TrueType fonts: UpcEanXXL, UpcEanXL, UpcEanL, UpcEanM, UpcEanS, and UpcEanXS. Each font is designed with a different aspect ratio, allowing you to select the one that best suits your application requirements.
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Step 7: Verify Upc-A Barcode Generation
Click the OK button to apply changes. The text string placeholders will immediately transform and render as an active, readable Upc-a barcode inside your report template preview layout.
