CODESOFT 8
Advanced Label Design and Integration Software Offering Unmatched Flexibility, Power, and Worldwide Support

With TEKLYNX CODESOFT's bar code label design software, you can easily integrate bar code label printing into your business environment, dramatically enhancing both efficiency and control. Whether your goal is managing assets and resources, controlling distribution channels and stock levels, tracking documents, or managing data records, CODESOFT 8 barcode label design software provides a powerful solution for your organization's most advanced labeling projects.

With CODESOFT 8 you can design RFID Labels in a user-friendly interface. CODESOFT prints and programs RF Labels simultaneously and complies with all RFID market standards, such as EPC (SSC, SGTIN, DOD, etc.), Philips I-code and TI Tag-IT. Add new standards and tag support with simple online updates -CODESOFT 8 is ready for the future.

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 QUICK SPECS

• Microsoft "Works with Windows Server 2008" Designation
• For Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 or Windows Vista
• Drag-and-drop label design
• Data connectivity, security and interoperability for Enterprise-wide label printing
• Printer support for 1750+ thermal and thermal transfer printers, plus any Windows printer
• Advanced RFID tag support
• Graphic support for over 45 formats including BMP, EPS, GIF, IMG, JPEG, MAC, PCX, TIFF, WPG and more
• Available in network & print-only versions; no security key required

Most Advanced Label Design and Integration Software
CODESOFT offers the most powerful solution for data connectivity, security and interoperability for Enterprise-wide label printing. CODESOFT is the best choice for advanced label design today, and allows your company to grow into more sophisticated and automated applications in the future.

Speaks Your Language
If you need to print labels in foreign countries, CODESOFT allows you to connect the label to any UNICODE data including text files, databases, etc. to print labels. CODESOFT is available and supported in 22 languages.  

Powerful Integration
Whether you need a simple front-end or complex printing integration, CODESOFT is the best choice. Utilize its WYSIWYG interface for front-end label design when printing on other operating systems. With CODESOFT, developers can create and print labels dynamically from their own applications or use CODESOFT as the designer for printing on the server or mobile side.  

Unparalleled Printer Support
CODESOFT supports over 1,750 thermal/thermal transfer printers as well as any Windows based printer. With CODESOFT's high-speed, bi-directional drivers you can take advantage of every feature of your printer to print large runs of labels in a very short time. With its intuitive interface, operators can easily specify printer options including print speed, cut settings, real-date/time stamps (ISO), etc.

System Requirements 

Bar Code Symbologies
Linear Support: Codabar, Codablock, Code 39 (3 of 9), Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8 and -13, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF 14, Plessey, POSTNET, UCC/EAN 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, SSCC-14, SSCC-18 and others .

2D/Multi-Dimensional Support: Aztec, Code 16K, Composite Symbol, Data Matrix, MaxiCode,
MicroPDF 417, PDF 417, QR Code, RSS, TLC39 and others

Database Support (OLE DB/ODBC/ASCII)
Access all popular database types including ASCII (comma, tab and quote delimited), DB2, dBase,
FoxPro, Informix, Lotus Smart Suite, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Paradox, SQL and others

Language Support
Arabic, Chinese (2), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Printer Support
CODESOFT supports over 1750 specialized thermal and thermal-transfer label printers as well as
any Windows-based printer. CODESOFT allows you to take advantage of your printer's capabilities
to print large runs of labels in a very short time. With its intuitive interface, operators can easily specify
printer options including print speed, cut settings and more.

Native CODESOFT printer drivers provide you with full control and optimum performance to take
advantage of your printer's capabilities regardless of whether you're using a local (COM, LPT, USB)
or network (IP, UNC) connection. And with TEKLYNX' free web-based Driver Service Pack (DSP) utility, you can upgrade new printers as soon as they become available to the marketplace.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Support
CODESOFT features advanced RFID printing abilities that provide complete coverage for all RFID compliance applications today and in the future.

It supports bi-directional communication that enables read/write RFID printers to read the data back from the label at print time to log and print the exact information programmed on each label.

CODESOFT supports the most popular RFID tags - visit www.teklynx.com/printers for the latest list of supported RFID printers and tags.

Powerful Add-Ons
Command File Interpreter (Pro & Enterprise) - A utility for printing labels automatically.
POF Manager (Enterprise) - Create and modify printer object files through a user-friendly interface.
Form Designer (Enterprise) - Quickly build front-end data entry and label printing applications.

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Case Studies

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Label Templates

Manuals & Guides

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Supported Printers 

Supported RFID Printers 

Sample Active X Applications 

Training Guide 

Why should I buy CODESOFT?
CODESOFT offers the most powerful solution for data connectivity, security and interoperability for Enterprise-wide label printing. CODESOFT is the best choice for advanced label design today, and allows your company to grow into more sophisticated and automated applications in the future.

CODESOFT is available in 22 languages and supports UNICODE, providing the best possible labeling solution for global companies.  

Can I try CODESOFT before I buy it?
Yes, you can download a full demo of CODESOFT Enterprise to see the full functionality of the product.  The demo is good for 30 days, or 100 executions of the program.  

The only limitations of the demo include:

• Print to File (output printer code to a file)
• Print to Picture (output a label format as a graphic)
• ActiveX (automating printing from another application)  

If these features are needed for comprehensive preproduction testing, TEKLYNX does offer a 30 day return policy.  

When you decide to purchase CODESOFT, you will receive an activation code that will allow you to unlock your free demo into a fully licensed product.  You do not need to reinstall the program.  

Where can I buy CODESOFT?
CODESOFT is sold through a global network of over 1500 resellers and integrators.  To find a reseller in your area contact us online or call 414-535-6200.    

What bar codes does CODESOFT support?
CODESOFT supports over 50 linear and multi-dimensional codes including:  

Linear Support: Codabar, Codablock, Code 39 (3 of 9), Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8 and -13, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF 14, Plessey, POSTNET, UCC/EAN 128, UPC-A, UPC-E,  SSCC-14, SSCC-18 and others.  

2D/Multi-Dimensional Support: Aztec, Code 16K, Composite Symbol, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF 417, PDF 417, QR Code, RSS, TLC39 and others.   Complete list of supported bar codes               

What Edition of CODESOFT do I need?
CODESOFT Pro is a great starting point to meet your immediate labeling needs.  As your business grows, CODESOFT is completely scalable to move to the server room.  

Browse to the CODESOFT product editions comparison to help you determine which edition you need based on its features.

CODESOFT Pro is only available as a single user license and is limited to 3 printers.  

CODESOFT Enterprise has unlimited printer support and is available in a Network (Multi-user) licenses.   If you still need help, let our experienced representatives assist you in identifying your needs and requirements.  Call us at 414-535-6200.  

How is CODESOFT licensed?
CODESOFT Pro and Enterprise single user installations are licensed on a design station basis.  

The Network version of CODESOFT Enterprise is licensed by concurrent users, and not per seat.  This means you can install the software on as many PCs as you need, however, the licensing will limit how many users can access it at the same time.  

CODESOFT RunTime (Print Only) licensing options are available with the Enterprise version.  RunTime is limited to only opening and printing labels; you cannot add, move, delete or edit fields on a label.  

There are three powerful add-ons available for CODESOFT Enterprise:

• Form Designer - Quickly build front-end data entry and label printing applications
• Command File Interpreter - A utility for printing labels automatically
• POF Manager - Create and modify printer object files through a user-friendly interface 

What languages is CODESOFT available in?
CODESOFT is available in 22 languages : Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish 

Can CODESOFT run in a Citrix or Terminal Server environment?
Yes, CODESOFT Network (required) is fully compatible with Citrix or Terminal Server environments.   

Can CODESOFT printing be triggered by multiple serial devices or scales?
Yes, CODESOFT Enterprise includes a tool called COMet which can be configured to retrieve data from peripheral devices - such as bar code readers, weighing machines, and thermometers.  COMet allows a label to include inputs from multiple devices and COM (serial) ports.        

Can I integrate label printing into my existing ERP, MRP or Host applications?
Yes, CODESOFT Enterprise is the perfect label design software to connect thermal printers to mainframes through any Enterprise network.  It allows the integration of data, whatever the data source.  This connectivity can be achieved through a comprehensive list of integration options to link to the most popular Enterprise software packages or through a middleware solution such as SENTINEL Data Exchange Server.  

Can CODESOFT print from my Mobile Device?
Using IDEAM data collection application development software along with CODESOFT label design software, you can collect data in the field and instantly print labels.