EAN/UPC Add On 5 Barcode

This Symbology is also known as EAN Supplement 5/Five-digit Add-On, EAN+5, UPC Supplement 5/Five-digit Add-On, UPC+5

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

GS1The EAN/UPC Add-On Symbols were designed to encode information supplementary to that in the main barcode symbol on periodicals, hardback, and paperback books. Because they provide reduced security, use of Add-On Symbols shall be limited to applications where rules in the application specification governing data format and content provide appropriate safeguards.

A five-digit Add-On Symbol may be used in specific applications to accompany an EAN-13, UPC-A, or UPC-E Barcodes. In general, the five-digit Add-On barcode is positioned following the right Quiet Zone of the main symbol but can be drawn without requiring the presence of the mail symbol.

Sample of an EAN/UPC Add On 5 Barcode
Sample of an EAN/UPC Add On 5 Barcode

How to create EAN/UPC Add On 5 barcodes using Barcode Professional for

Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get an EAN/UPC Add On 5 barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to EanUpcAddOn5
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarHeight property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with a 5-digit value
Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get an EAN/UPC Add On 5 barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to EanUpcAddOn5
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    All values for barcode dimensions are expressed in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils. For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit property as needed.
    • Set the BarWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarHeight property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with a 5-digit value