How to display a 1-D barcode from string in Android?

Question

I am using ZXing via intent to scan 1D bar-codes. ZXing sends me back the type of 1D barcode that was scanned (UPC-A, Code 39, etc...) and the string that is encoded in the barcode. I would like to take the type and string and generate and image of the 1D barcode and display it in an ImageView in an activity.

I am also open to displaying the barcode in a TextView using a font similar to "Free 3 of 9", but I cannot figure out how to do this.

I noticed that there is an activity in ZXing called EncodeActivity that can perform what I need, but only for QR codes.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Could you solved?. I have to do the same and I can't understand how to do?? — Mark Comix, Jul 26 '11 at 18:21
Nope, sorry, I had to generate it on the server and save the barcode image on the phone. I wasn't able to generate it on the phone. — Matt Wear, Jul 26 '11 at 20:56
Thanks for the suggestion. I couldn't find an example on their site that did import something from awt though. — Matt Wear, Feb 01 '11 at 19:53
Anyway, some implementation details can be taken from that library (encoding details, etc...) — Olegas, Feb 01 '11 at 19:59
True, I've given you the point because that definitely is possible, but I was hoping to implement a solution that might take less effort. Thanks, but I'm still looking for an easier solution. — Matt Wear, Feb 01 '11 at 20:05
If online variant is suitable you can try this one: http://www.bcgen.com/linear-barcode-creator.html — Olegas, Feb 01 '11 at 20:15
Also, check this question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1700597/barcode-image-generator-in-java — Olegas, Feb 01 '11 at 20:19

score 4 · Accepted Answer · edited Feb 21 '13 at 15:29

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Using ZXing IntentIntegrator and IntentResult classes!

    String data = "123456789";

    Intent intent = new Intent("com.google.zxing.client.android.ENCODE");  

    intent.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_DEFAULT); 

    intent.putExtra("ENCODE_FORMAT", "CODE_128");  

    intent.putExtra("ENCODE_DATA", data);  

    startActivity(intent);

It only works if you have the Barcode reader installed on your Android

If you need help, ask me!

edited Feb 21 '13 at 15:29

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answered Jul 27 '11 at 16:59

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What if I want to encode data to and display barcode as a bitmap on imageview? – Zubair Ahmed Nov 05 '15 at 05:09

score 3 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 30 '12 at 11:25

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Display Barcode using Google barcode reader

Intent intent = new Intent("com.google.zxing.client.android.ENCODE");   
intent.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_DEFAULT);
intent.putExtra("ENCODE_TYPE", "TEXT_TYPE"); 
intent.putExtra("ENCODE_DATA",scan_code_main); // content part
intent.putExtra("ENCODE_FORMAT",scan_code_2); // format part

startActivity(intent);

edited Jun 30 '12 at 11:25

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answered Jun 30 '12 at 08:37

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How to display a 1-D barcode from string in Android?

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