Barcode and QR Code Generator

This is a desktop application built with WPF (.NET) that generates barcodes and QR codes using the Spire.Barcode NuGet package. The application provides a simple user interface for generating and previewing barcode or QR code images based on user input.

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Screenshot

Below is a preview of the application displaying a generated barcode:

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Features

• Barcode Generation: Generate barcodes using Code39 format.
• QR Code Generation: Generate QR codes for any text input.
• Preview Images: Display the generated barcode/QR code in the application.
• Save to File: Automatically save the generated images to an output folder.
• Error Handling: Prevents overwriting files with duplicate names.

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Prerequisites

1. Windows Operating System (for WPF applications).
2. .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher / .NET Core 3.1 or higher.
3. Spire.Barcode NuGet Package:
   • Install via NuGet Package Manager:

     Install-Package Spire.Barcode

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How to Use

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/biswajitpanday/BarcodeGenerator.git
cd BarcodeGenerator

2. Open the Solution

• Open the .sln file in Visual Studio.

3. Run the Application

• Press F5 to build and run the application.

4. Generate Barcode/QR Code

• Enter text in the input field.
• Select either "Barcode" or "QR Code" using the radio buttons.
• Click the "Generate" button.
• The generated image will be previewed in the application.
• The file is saved in the outputs folder within the application directory.

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File Structure

|-- BarcodeGenerator
|   |-- MainWindow.xaml       # UI layout
|   |-- MainWindow.xaml.cs    # Code-behind logic
|   |-- App.xaml              # Application startup configuration
|   |-- outputs/              # Folder to store generated images
|-- BarcodeGenerator.sln      # Solution file
|-- README.md                 # Project documentation

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Error Handling

• If the application encounters an existing file with the same name, it will prompt the user with an error message.
• Ensure the input field is not empty before clicking "Generate." Blank input will result in an error.

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Dependencies

• Spire.Barcode: A comprehensive library for generating barcodes and QR codes.

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Future Enhancements

• Allow users to customize the appearance of barcodes and QR codes (e.g., size, colors).
• Add support for additional barcode formats.
• Provide an option to select output folder.
• Implement drag-and-drop functionality for input.

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License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request or create an issue for any suggestions or bugs.

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Contact

For any queries, please contact [biswajitmailid@gmail.com].