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Adding a QR Code

Adding a Barcode

Adding a Variable to a Barcode

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How to?

Open the barcode menu, and select the type you need.

The barcode is added to the document, and will be selected. Because it's selected, the properties for this barcode will be visible.

Set the properties for your barcodes.

Some properties will not be visible, because the definition of this barcode don't allow changes for this specific property.

Some properties can be found under the "..." (three dots) menu

Adding a barcode from the Resources panel of an empty A4 print document and setting its properties

Values in barcodes

Static value

By default, you can enter a static value in the barcode properties. (Set value)

QR code frame with Set value chosen and a fixed URL typed into the QR code properties

Variable value

To unleash the power of real Creative Automation, you can link a value to a variable.

Start by defining your variable. See Variables

Single line text variable MyURL holding a web address, with the QR code frame selected on the page

Link the variable to your Bar- or QR code.

QR code properties with Link to variable selected and MyURL picked from the dropdown

Personalize QR Code

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