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Install TrueType Fonts
Locate all TrueType Font files (*.ttf) in your download package and copy them to your system directory: C:\Windows\Fonts.
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Register Font Utility (DLL)
Open the Command Prompt (DOS) as Administrator and execute the following commands to register the encoder component:
# Navigate to directory
CD C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Barcodesoft\FontUtil
# Register DLL
regsvr32 crUFLbcs.dll
If registration fails, use the .NET utility:
Regtlibv12 _cruflbcs.tlb
3
Configure Microsoft Excel Macros
Launch Excel and adjust security settings to allow the barcode generator to run:
Excel 2000 / 2003
Set Security to "Low"
Excel 2007+
Choose "Enable all macros" in Trust Center
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Initialize Visual Basic Editor
Press ALT + F11 to open the VBA Editor.
Adding Reference
Go to Tools > References. Click Browse and select cruflbcs.dll (found in C:\Program Files\CommonFiles\Barcodesoft\Fontutil). Ensure the checkbox is checked.
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Import Barcodesoft Module
Press Ctrl + M and import barcodesoft.bas.
Missing the file? Download it here: Barcode Software Module
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Encoding & Formatting Data
You can now use custom formulas to encode your data. Use cell references (e.g., A1) inside the following functions:
- =Code128A(A1)
- =Code128B(A1)
- =Code128C(A1)
- =uccean128(A1)
Final Step: Apply the Font
Right-click the encoded cell > Format Cell > Font. Select a Barcodesoft typeface like Code128aMHr.
