Introduction of PDF-417 Barcode Generator for RDLC
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PDF-417 barcode control for RDLC is a powerful report tool lets you create robust reporting solution with barcode generation and printing capabilities. This barcode library can be used in VB.NET, C#, Managed C++ and Borland Delphi for .NET.
OnBarcode.com provides PDF-417 Barcode Control for .NET RDLC Local Report and this barcode generation SDK also supports 30+ other linear & 2D barcodes generation for RDLC Local Report.
- Linear Barcodes on RDLC Report: Code 128, EAN-8, PDF-417, GS1 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, RM4SCC etc.
- 2D Barcodes on RDLC Report: including QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF-417.
How to Generate PDF-417 in RDLC Using Barcode Generation SDK
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Firstly, download .NET RDLC Report PDF-417 Control. Then, follow the steps to insert PDF-417 barcode into RDLC project:
- 1Download OnBarcode's Barcode for .NET Windows Forms barcode Generating Control and unzip;
- Create new RDLC in Visual Studio either in C# or VB;
- In Data Source forms, select Database as the Data Source, Dataset as the Database Model then click New Connection button;
- In the following Choose Your Database Objects, choose Product table then switch back to the Report Wizard;
- Click CustomerID, TerritoryID and AccountNumber fields in Arrange Fields page;
- Double click the Report1.rdlc file and create a new column name it Barcode;
- Navigate to OnBarcode.Barcode.WinForms.dll and add it as reference;
- You can use the barcode control in your project now;
User-friendly guideline is provided on onbarcode.com, please refer to: Developer Guide for Barcode Generation in .NET RDLC Reports.
RDLC Report Barcode Generator Supporting Barcode TypesTop
TopBarcode Control for RDLC Local Report - Barcode Image Generation
- 1D / Linear Barcodes in RDLC Report:
- 2D / Matrix Barcodes in RDLC Report: Data Matrix in RDLC, PDF-417 in RDLC, QR Code in RDLC
Common Asked Questions
What is the use of PDF417 barcode?
PDF417 is a high density, 2-dimensional stacked barcode symbology.
"PDF" stands for Portable Data File, and "417" signifies that each pattern in the code consists of 4 bars and spaces in a pattern that is 17 units (modules) long.
PDF417 barcodes are used in a variety of industries and applications, such as identification cards, driver's license, airline boarding pass, transport, and inventory management.
Using RDLC Barcode Generator library, you can quickly create, print and insert PDF417 barcodes in RDLC reports in Visual Studio ASP.NET Core, WinForms projects.
Using RDLC Barcode Generator library, you can quickly create, print and insert PDF417 barcodes in RDLC reports in Visual Studio ASP.NET Core, WinForms projects.
What is the maximum capacity of a PDF417?
According to PDF standard (ISO/IEC 15438), the maximum number of characters encodable in a PDF417 barcode with lowest error correction level (0).
- Text Compaction mode: 1,850 characters
- Byte Compaction mode: 1,108 characters
- Numeric Compaction mode: 2,710 characters
What is the aspect ratio of a PDF417?
The aspect ratio of the printed PDF417 barcode shall be defined by two dimensions:
X: set the dimension width of the narrowest bar and narrowest space.Y: set the dimension height of the narrowest bar and narrowest space.
X and Y.
What is the difference between a PDF417 and a QR Code?
PDF417 and QR Code are both 2D or matrix barcode symbologies.
PDF417 is a barcode with linear rows of stacked codewords, and QR Code usually consists of black squares arranged in a square grid on a white background.
PDF417 can be scannable even if up to 50% of it is damaged. QR Code can accept up to 30% damages. RDLC Barcode library supports both PDF417 and QR Code 2d barcode generations in RDLC report designer and report viewer in Windows Forms, ASP.NET Core web and Windows applications.
PDF417 can be scannable even if up to 50% of it is damaged. QR Code can accept up to 30% damages. RDLC Barcode library supports both PDF417 and QR Code 2d barcode generations in RDLC report designer and report viewer in Windows Forms, ASP.NET Core web and Windows applications.
