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BCT_MSI

 

Field of Application

MSI is a universal barcode with many applications in the industry.

 

Charset / Number of Characters

The charset comprises the digits 0..9. The number of characters is not limited.

 

Checkdigit

The use of a checkdigit is optional. The barcode library can generate the checkdigit automatically.

 

Characteristics

•The code is a modified verion of the "Plessey" barcode.

•The aspect ratio between thin and thick modules can be adjusted using the properties BarcodeThinBar and BarcodeThickBar. To adjust for example a ratio of 1 : 2,5 set BarcodeThinBar = 2 and BarcodeThickBar = 5.