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When using print merge, you should be able to import data to populate QR codes and barcodes. Tech support answer has always been - change it manually.
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With the new September 2023 Subscriber Update the Print Merge functionality in CorelDRAW has been significantly enhanced and now supports QR codes as well as images (paths) for Variable Data Print (VDP).
The latest update includes two new variable data types, images and QR codes, enabling you to integrate diverse data into your projects and produce richer outputs with ease. In addition to columns holding text and numeric values, you can now create path columns and specify file paths. This allows you to seamlessly incorporate image assets such as logos, icons, or photographs into your merged documents. By merging unique QR codes for each record, you can supply customized experiences for your audience. Enhanced alignment and scaling options for images and QR codes give you complete control over the position and size of the visuals in the final output.
The update can be downloaded from the Patches & Updates page.
Note that the enhanced Print Merge functionality is exclusively available to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite subscribers.
There is a separate suggestion for Barcode support in Print Merge posted in the Ideas Portal. To show your interest in such an enhancement you may vote for this idea post: https://coreldraw.ideas.aha.io/ideas/CDGS-I-499
The September 2023 Subscriber Update adds support for QR codes and bitmap images to the Print Merge tools.
Barcodes are not supported with Print Merge at this time. You can find a detailed description of the subscriber-exclusive enhancements in the release notes for the update on the Patches & Updates page.
Note that QR code and bitmap image support in Print Merge are available exclusively to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite subscribers. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2023 purchased for perpetual use does not include these enhancements.
Dear Sir/Madam
Please note that I have installed the patches & updates as per below mail reg. the variable barcodes & QR code data.
But they have not worked. I have send the print preview screen shot of the print merge barcode variable data for your ref.
Please take a look in the screen shot the other variable datas changed except barcode nos. Barcode lines are missing in the print merge preview.
Awaiting your valuable reply.
Best regards,
Manimaran
Chief Design Officer
Knitcity Graphics Pvt Ltd.
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has there been any update on this?
Hallo Thomas,
regarding barcodes, if you happen to also do VDP (Variable Data Printing), you can enter the number string for the barcode in the Excel file you'll be using as the data source. When you send it to the RIP, you just need to swap the font for a barcode font, and all the strings will be converted to barcodes. This video might also help you further, there's an example in there on creating barcodes:
https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/creating-variable-data-printing-files/
Hope this helps.
Suzanne