Bar Code Manager and API

[Koush]

http://hosted.koushikdutta.com/barcode.png

So this isn't really a "Diamond" application, but this is the only forum I post in, and I wanted to share this so maybe other people can find it useful. :)

While I was checking out of the grocery store tonight, I realized I had left my "preferred savings" card in my car's glove compartment as usual. Naturally, my train of thought derailed into Windows Mobile development and how I could make my life easier. The answer was simple: why can't I save all my card bar codes on my Windows Mobile Device and have the cashier scan the image from my cell phone? It would save wallet space and be really cool to boot!

So obviously, I came home and whipped up a program to do just that. Any cards that you scan with a bar code reader can now easily be imported and stored on your phone!

Click here to read more about the Bar Code Manager and the Bar Code API (http://www.koushikdutta.com/search/label/Bar%20Code).

[rumpleforeskin]

does this work,

I thought due the the polarised nature of LCD screens they would be unreadable by most barcode readers!

[Koush]

I hope so! I'm going to check tomorrow when I head into the office. We have a couple bar code readers laying around.

[njpollard]

Good idea! Unfortunately, most bar code readers won't read backlit displays :(

[Sergio PC]

Glad you boys mentioned this!

Ive beennn doing this ever since my Nokia 7710. I caried my "ID" on my 7710. When ever I was asked fo ID i just pulled put my 7710.

Sooo yes this can be done on any Barcode-ID app.

Boys time to leave that ID home!
They wont even know the Difference with that GORGEous VGA Screen!!!!:D

Cheers Bradas!!!

[espenfjo]

This doesnt seem to work with my norwegian bar codes, dunno if we use another standard than you, or not.

2912340005882
157100395
2 983061310951

When entering these i get a NullReferenceException in RefreshBarCode()
WindowsLessControls.StandardBitmap.get_Width()

[Koush]

Weird, the first and the third number worked for me (try redownloading the CAB). The program really only supports 12 digit bar codes though (UPC). I haven't written in support for other formats yet (Code 39, etc).

[jentech]

Weird, the first and the third number worked for me (try redownloading the CAB). The program really only supports 12 digit bar codes though (UPC). I haven't written in support for other formats yet (Code 39, etc).

Doesn't seem to want to work with my cooked ROM. I get 'An unexpected error has occurred in WMBarCode.exe. Select Quit and then restart this program.'
And when I restart, I get the screen in the image.

Anyone else confirm this?

[sandeman684]

A nice next step would be to scan the barcodes with the onboard camera.

[carhigh]

Doesn't seem to want to work with my cooked ROM. I get 'An unexpected error has occurred in WMBarCode.exe. Select Quit and then restart this program.'
And when I restart, I get the screen in the image.

Anyone else confirm this?

I have the SAME problem as this. Running Tilt 2 with 6.5 stock rom

[carhigh]

Does this require anything other than the cab for download at the link?
says "Download the Bar Code Manager and API here"
What is the API? I REALLY want to use this app

[syale]

I have installed this and typed the number from a store card. Where do I type the name for the card? After typing in the number in the one edit box the barcode, on screen, does not resemble the barcode on the card. If I type any text in the edit box I get "An unexpected error has occured in WMBaeCode.exe" NullReferenceException

Help!

[carhigh]

Same stuff happening here on ever rom ive tried. I really want sometihng like this

[crazycruiser]

Can someone post a mirror? The website linked is not working.

[Charles:]

Do you think you can provide a slightly better tutorial on how to set up your cards. I can't get any of mine to work, and not all grocery store cards are 12 digits. Any way you can add support for those?

[singreale]

Great program, I've been using it for a long time now and I don't know if there's any development on this, but it would be great for it to support 2D codes too. Thanks