Need to generate a "dynamic" QR code in PDF

[jason32094407r1lo]

OK, for clarity, we currently have a simple PDF, it allows the operator to input values and we print them on a compliance label.

One of the values is a "number", like 1A4050300020B0F000022662    They do this over and over for roughly every 20 labels.

I would like the operator to enter the number on the form (uses acrobat currently) and have it turn this number into a QR code, and having it print on the label.  My designers are having a tough time figuring out how to accomplish this task.  (The final item will be scanned at a retail point of sale)

[jane-e]

@jason32094407r1lo 

Here is the help page from Adobe. Note that it refers to outside sources for some of the steps:

https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/hub/how-to-convert-pdf-to-qr-code.html

Adobe Acrobat cannot generate a QR code out of the box, Adobe InDesign can.

Others may also step in with more ideas.

Jane

[try67]

There's a built-in Barcode field in Acrobat. Under the field's Properties, in the Options tab, you can set it as a QR Code. Then you can use the Value tab to give it a value that's dependent on other fields in the file, and it will update automatically when those fields are changed.

HOWEVER, the latter part will only work in Acrobat. Reader can display a QR code field, but if the value changes, it will become completely gray (unless a very special - and expensive - right is applied to the file).

There are workarounds to this, but they require a complicated, custom-made script. I've developed such a script, which generates a QR code that also works in Reader. So if you're interested in purchasing such a tool, feel free to contact me privately by sending me a PM, and we could discuss it further.