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mapgroup
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March 27, 2023
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Importing or placing multiple sequentially numbered 2d matrix bar codes into pre defined template

  • March 27, 2023
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Hi all, I am creating sequential labels with both numerical and 2d matrix barcode data.

The numerical data can be imported by copying and pasting into a threaded text template directly from Excel, is there a way to do a similar thing with the barcodes. I have been using Bar Tender to create them both but its expensive and very time consuming especially if using demo and removing watermarks?

Thanks in advance of any help or advice.

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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March 27, 2023

You want to paste your barcodes into text objects? That's not possible.

You might want to look at variables for automation.

 

You might want to read about the Variable Import script https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/illustrator-variable-data-bringing-editable-assets-vasily-hall

 

If you post screenshots of what you have and a detailed desription of what exactly needs to be put where, then maybe someone might be able to help you.

 

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mapgroupAuthor
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April 12, 2023

Thanks for your response.

No I am not looking to paste barcodes into text objects, maybe I didnt explain clearly.

I have sequential numbered 2d matrix barcodes which I am looking to place into a template in batches, in the attached example 100.

I can generate these barcodes externally but is there a way of batch importing and populating the template so they are placed correctly?

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