| PDF417 Encoder, a FileMaker
plug-in, provides the ability to print PDF417 bar codes
from any FileMaker database. PDF417 stands for "Portable
Data File 4-17", a public-domain two-dimensional bar code
symbology developed by Symbol Technologies.
A single PDF417 barcode can
carry 1100-2000 characters of machine-readable data in a
space no larger than a standard bar code. Unlike traditional
one-dimensional bar codes which depend on real-time links
to records in a separate database, the PDF417 symbol contains
the record itself. PDF417 answers the need to print, transfer,
and re-capture large amounts of data inexpensively.
It can exchange complete
data files (such as text, numerics or binary) and encode
graphics, fingerprints, shipping manifests, electronic data
interchange (EDI) messages, equipment calibration instructions,
medical information, and much more. It is used to document
and label assets, inventory, parts (engineering history),
hazardous materials (safety data). It provides a powerful
communications capability - without the need to access an
external database. And, for virtually no incremental cost,
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