Question

Generating EAN codes in Mendix

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I would like to automatically generate EAN-13 barcodes (European Article Numbers). An EAN-13 barcode is a barcoding standard which is a superset of the original 12-digit Universal Product Code (UPC) system. The first two or three digits of the GTIN of any product identify the GS1 Member Organisation which the manufacturer has joined. How can I do this?

asked 2009-09-23

Fedor Klinkenberg

1 answers

Floor van Gageldonk · Accepted Answer · 2009-09-23

Fedor, an EAN is generated with numbers that are specific for your company. You should have a registration at GS1. They will give you an unique set of 5 numbers.

The other numbers can be determined by the company itself.

There are rules to check the validity. A quick research gave me this site:

http://www.gs1.org/barcodes/support/checkdigitcalculator

Good luck!