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Insert Code 128 Barcode in RDLC Reports

Code 128 Barcode Creation in RDLC Reports with C# and VB Programming

Fully compatible with Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010
Support Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, etc
Entirely support Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and greater
Create 20+ linear & 2D barcodes (including Code 128) in RDLC Reports
Provide flexible Code 128 size setting to get customized barcode image
Easy to adjust Code 128 barcode properties with C# or VB class

Code 128 Barcode Library for RDLC Reports Overview

With this Code 128 Barcode Library for RDLC Reports, developers are able to generate high-quality Code 128 barcode image in RDLC Reports. A detailed tutorial with C# and VB sample code is provided online to realize easy barcode creation.

Code 128 Barcode Description

Code 128 provides excellent density for all-numeric data and good density for alphanumeric data. It is often selected over Code 39 in new applications because of its density and because it offers a larger scope of character selection.

Code 128 Barcode Library for RDLC Reports Download

You are entitled to download Code 128 Barcode Library for RDLC Reports Trial without charge. After the trial package is downloaded and unzipped, you will find:

KeepAutomation.Barcode.RDLC.dll
User Manual & Order Page
End User License Agreement

As a "KA Barcode" watermark may be visible on Code 128 barcode image created with the above trial version, it only can be used for demo or testing purposes. To apply to commercial applications, an applicable license should be bought.

Code 128 Creation in RDLC Reports with WinForms Project

Open your Visual Studio and create a new DataSet with the name "AdventureWorks.xsd".
Select "Pointer" in the "Toolbox" and drag "TableAdapter" to the new "DataSet".
Create or select a connection to SQL Server AdvantureWorks Sample Database.
Input "SELECT ProductID, Name FROM Production.vProductDescription WHERE (CultureID = N'en') as SQL Statements.
Establish a new column by right clicking "vProductAndDescription" on the dataset, then name the column.
Change the data type to "System.Byte[]".
Switch to "Solution Explorer" and add a new "Report" item.
Create a new "Report" item and insert a table to the report.
Add three columns in the dataset to the report table details section.
Drag and drop "Image" item to the last column and name it "Barcode".
Go to "Properties" window and change "Source", "MIMEType", "Value" to "Database", "image/jpeg", "=Fields!Barcode.Value" respectively.
Then select "Form1.cs[Design]", drag "ReportViewer" to Form1, and bind the data collection.
Add reference "KeepAutomation.Barcode.RDLC.dll" to your project.
Compile the following C# & VB sample codes into the method Form1_Load.
Use "KeepAutomation.Barcode.RDLC" namespace and run your project.

C# Sample code

     private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
     {
     // load data to the data table this.vProductAndDescriptionTableAdapter.Fill 
     this.vProductAndDescriptionTableAdapter.Fill(this.AdventureWorks.vProductAndDescription);
     // create a linear barcode object 
     BarCode barcode = new BarCode();
     // set barcode type 
     barcode.Symbology = KeepAutomation.Barcode.Symbology.Code128Auto;
    // draw barcodes for each data row 
     foreach (AdventureWorks.vProductAndDescriptionRow
     row in this.AdventureWorks.vProductAndDescription.Rows)
     {// set barcode encoding data value 
     barcode.CodeToEncode = row.ProductID.ToString();
     // set drawing barcode image format 
     barcode.ImageFormat = System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.Png;

     row.Barcode = barcode.generateBarcodeToByteArray();
     }
     this.reportViewer1.RefreshReport();
     }

VB Sample code

     Private Sub Form1_Load(sender As Object, e As EventArgs)
     ' load data to the data table this.vProductAndDescriptionTableAdapter.Fill 
      Me.vProductAndDescriptionTableAdapter.Fill(Me.AdventureWorks.vProductAndDescription)
     ' create a linear barcode object 
     Dim barcode As New BarCode()
     ' set barcode type 
     barcode.Symbology = KeepAutomation.Barcode.Symbology.Code128Auto
     ' draw barcodes for each data row 
     For Each row As AdventureWorks.vProductAndDescriptionRow In Me.AdventureWorks.vProductAndDescription.Rows
     ' set barcode encoding data value 
     barcode.CodeToEncode = row.ProductID.ToString()
     ' set drawing barcode image format 
     barcode.ImageFormat = System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.Png

     row.Barcode = barcode.generateBarcodeToByteArray()
     Next
     Me.reportViewer1.RefreshReport()
     End Sub

With this Code 128 Creation Guide in RDLC Reports with WinForms Project, users can complete barcode creation with this barcode generator easily.

Code 128 Barcode Properties

To get user-defined Code 128 barcode image in RDLC Reports, read properties of Code128 barcode carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Code 128's text coding capability?

Code 128 is a high-density linear barcode that encodes text. It encodes numbers, text, control characters, and all 128 ASCII characters.

What is Code 128 used for in practice?

Code 128 is a common linear barcode, used across: supply chain and packaging, food and retail goods, and identification systems in healthcare and the public sector.

What is the check digit for Code 128?

Code 128 has a mandatory check digit (checksum). This value is derived from a Modulus 103 algorithm applied to all the preceding data characters.

What's Code 128 barcode's maximum character length?

The ISO Code 128 standard doesn't specify a maximum character limit. GS1-128, a related standard, has a 48-character maximum for its data content.

How do you scan and read Code 128?

Scan Code 128 via free barcode scanner software, a dedicated scanner device, or third-party mobile apps, handheld barcode scanners, or dedicated software on your computer.

Which is better: Code 128 or Code 39?

Compared to Code 39, Code 128 is more compact. It can encode more data in a smaller space than Code 39.

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