The following steps explain how to configure the isometric drawing frame so that a specific pipeline attribute is output as a barcode.
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Barcode fonts are not delivered with the software. This workflow assumes that you are using your own barcode font and that it is installed on your computer. For information about where to purchase or download barcode fonts, please contact customer support. For information about how to install a new font, refer to your Windows product documentation.
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If the barcode font that you are using is not defined in the Isogen Font Information File, you must first define it as a dynamic font. See Define a dynamic font for isometric drawing extraction.
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On the Home screen, select Drawing Border > Attribute Display to display the Attribute Display panel.
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Expand Definitions, and then click Show
to open the Definitions grid.
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Specify the drawing frame attribute to output as a barcode and the barcode font to use, and then type the number that corresponds to the appropriate barcode standard. In the example, the BATCH attribute is configured to output using Bar Code 39.
Several barcode standards exist to suit different industries. However, Isogen is
standardized on three only:
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Barcode 39 (1)
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Barcode 25 (2)
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Barcode 25 interleave (3)
See Attribute Display in the Isometric Drawing Options Reference Help.
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Select Save to update the isometric style file with the new drawing option settings.
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Use the Drawing Preview window to review your changes.
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Close Isogen Configuration, and review the drawing output. For a Smart 3D model, use Update Now to update the drawing. For other models, regenerate the drawing.
The AREA attribute displays as a barcode on the isometric drawing when you generate the drawing.
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In Isogen, BATCH and AREA are the same attribute.