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@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ +Zint and libzint +---------------- +Zint is a suite of programs to allow easy encoding of data in any of the +wide range of public domain barcode standards and to allow integration of +this capability into your own programs. + +Zint is able to encode data in the following formats: + +Code 11, Standard Code 2 of 5, IATA Code 2 of 5, Industrial Code 2 of 5, +Interleaved Code 2 of 5, Code 2 of 5 Data Logic, ITF-14, Deutche Post +Leitcode, Deutche Post Identcode, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-2, EAN-5, EAN-8, +EAN-13, UK Plessey, MSI Plessey, Telepen Alpha, Telepen Numeric, Code 39, +Extended Code 39, Code 93, PZN, Code 23, LOGMARS, Codabar, Pharmacode, Code +128, EAN-128, NVE-18, Code 16k, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Two-Track Pharmacode, +PostNet, PLANET, Australia Post 4-State Symbols, RM4SCC, USPS OneCode, GS1 +DataBar, DataBar-14, DataBar Limited, DataBar Extended, DataBar Stacked, +Composite Symbology, Data Matrix, QR Code, Maxicode, Aztec Code, EAN-13, +Micro QR, Korea Post Barcode, HIBC Code 128, HIBC Code 39, HIBC Data Matrix, +HIBC PDF417, HIBC MicroPDF417, HIBC QR Code, HIBC Aztec Code, Japanese Postal +Code, Code 49, Channel Code, Code One, Grid Matrix, FIM and Flattermarken. + + +PROJECT STATUS +-------------- +Version 2.3.0: +This release features a complete rebuild of QR Code and Micro QR Code +functionality which now: + +* Automatically detects and adjusts to Japanese characters +* Supports GS1 encoding +* Does not require the qrencode library. + +Also new in this release is Grid Matrix support which similarly supports +Chinese character encoding. + +Version 2.3.1: +Correction of some minor bugs in Code 128 and Data Matrix, addition of +--notext option to CLI and better operation of --scale option which now +scales human readable text and MaxiCode. + +SPECIAL NOTE: Codablock-F has now been REMOVED from this project because of +problems implimenting this standard. For full details see the project website. + +Version 2.3.2: +More bug corrections including important corrections to RSS Expanded, +Maxicode and ISBN. + +Version 2.4: +Simplified GUI. Addition of "render" functions provides an API for +glabels. Corrections to 4-state codes. Simplification in QR code. Added +--dump option and support for reading from stdin. + +Version 2.4.1: +Contains bugfixes for Data Matrix and QR Code. Add option to produce multiple +files from the command line. Add option to change font size in PNG images. +Tidy up information for creating Debian packages and for compiling on MS +Visual Studio. Correct bug preventing compilation without PNG support. + +Version 2.4.2: +Fix bugs in batch processing - this now works from the command line. + +CONTACT ME +---------- +The home of libzint is: + + <http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/zint> + +and the home for Zint documentation is: + + <http://www.zint.org.uk> + +For feature requests or bug reports please join the mailing list at + + <https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/zint-barcode> + +or send an e-mail to + + <zint-barcode@lists.sourceforge.net> + +BEFORE POSTING TO THIS LIST +--------------------------- +Please note the following points... +* You do not need to join the list to post messages, although joining + the list will usually mean your request is answered more promptly. +* Zint is primarily developed for Linux. If you are using another platform + then we will be less able to help you, although we will do so if we can. + We cannot provide support for commercial packages such as MS Office or + Crystal Reports. +* Always ensure you are using the latest version of Zint before posting bug + reports - the bug you are reporting may have been fixed already. +* Please remember to state what operating system you are using and include + enough information to allow us to reproduce the error - including input + data if appropriate. +* Please DO NOT post messages asking for us to change the license + arrangements. You will be ignored. If you want a barcode encoder with a + different license then please look elsewhere. +* Please remember that Zint is developed by volunteers - don't be surprised + if we are unable to help you or if it takes a long time to answer your + questions. + +Thanks for your interest in libzint. +Happy encoding. + +Robin. |