Create New Barcode

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Overview

Create and configure barcodes based on coupon lists, custom attributes, or a fixed value. Customize layout, format, fallback, and display settings to suit your messages.

  1. Content > Voucher Manager > Barcodes

  2. Click Create.

Settings

Setting

Description

Name

Name of the barcode. Must be unique in the system.

Description

Optional text to describe the barcode, useful when multiple barcodes exist.

Domain

Domain of the barcode. Select one if several domains are available in your system.

Barcode Type

Defines the barcode format. Options include linear (for example EAN, Code 128) and 2D (for example QR Code, PDF417). See Barcode Types.

Data Source

Determines where the encoded data comes from:

  • Single Input: Uses a fixed value. The barcode is the same for all recipients and is not tracked. Only barcodes with this data source can be saved as a content element (see Use a Content Store Element in an Email).

  • Coupon List: Uses codes from a selected list. If no codes are available, the Alternative Barcode is used. The behavior follows the list settings (see Create New Coupon List). You can search coupon lists by name, ID, description, owner, or last updated date.

  • Attributes: Uses the value of a custom attribute of the contact. If the value is missing, the Alternative Barcode is used. If that is empty, the message is skipped for this contact. You can search attributes by name.

Data to Encode

The data for the barcode. Depending on the data source, enter the fixed value or select the coupon list or the attribute.

Alternative Barcode

Fallback value used when the coupon list has no codes left or the attribute is empty.

Display Text

Shows human-readable text on the barcode. Options: None, Top, Bottom. Only shown for compatible types.

Font Size

Font size for the displayed text (8 to 20 px).

Font

Font used for the human-readable text.

Bar Height

Height of each bar in linear barcodes (min. 1 px).

Bar Width

Width of each bar in linear barcodes (min. 1 px).

Module Size

Size of individual modules in 2D barcodes (min. 1 px).

Bar Ratio

Ratio of short to tall bars for POSTNET barcodes. Default: 0.4.

Quiet Zone

Margin around the barcode for scan accuracy. Default: 5 px (min. 1 px).

Format

Image file format: GIF, JPG, or PNG.

Preview Text

Shown in preview and test messages instead of the actual barcode. Can be customized in the Preview view.

Actions

Action

Description

Preview

Opens the preview window with editable preview text.

Save

Generates and saves the barcode. The barcode appears in the Barcodes Overview and in the Barcode category of Mapp Engage Variables (see Add a Barcode to a Message).

Save as Content Element

Available for the data source Single Input only. Saves the barcode to the Content Store (see Use a Content Store Element in an Email).

Cancel

Discards changes and returns to the overview.