Macros, Code Samples and DDE Information

Dynamic Data Exchange is a feature of Windows that allows two programs to share data or send commands directly to each other. DDE can be thought of as a direct conversation between two programs. In the case of B-Coder, it allows our customers to generate and paste barcodes into other applications without manually copying and pasting. Something like perform huge mail merges and generating individual barcode labels might take someone hours or even days, while a user of B-Coder would only need seconds or minutes.

Understanding DDE B-Coder DDE Commands

Code Samples

These Macro Examples permit other Windows applications to create professional grade barcodes.

Microsoft Excel

Convert a Cell’s Value into a Barcode

Microsoft Access

Convert an Access Field in a Table to Barcodes

Microsoft Word

Insert Barcodes into the Header or Footer of a Document Convert Selected Text to a Barcode (B-Coder and Word) Add Barcodes to Word Labels or a Mail Merge Document Merge Barcode (B-Coder and Word)

Other Applications

Prompt for a Barcode Message in WordPerfect