Setting up the Barcode Fonts for other Mac applications

The OpenType barcode fonts included with ConnectCode Barcode Software or Barcode & Label are compatible with a wide range of document-editing and design applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Apple iWork. Installing the fonts in your macOS Fonts folder, using the steps below, ensures they are readily available for use across other applications.

Exporting Barcode Fonts from ConnectCode Barcode Software

You can export the barcode fonts directly from the ConnectCode Barcode Software (v4.0 or later) or ConnectCode Barcode Lite app. Click the ellipsis (…) button in the top-right corner of the app, select Export Barcode Fonts, and choose the folder where you want the fonts to be saved.

If you are using an earlier version of the app, open Finder and select Applications under Favourites. Hold the Control key, click ConnectCode Barcode Software, and choose Show Package Contents.

Navigate to the Contents → Resources → BarcodeFontsSource folder, where the barcode fonts are located.

Exporting Barcode Fonts from Barcode & Label

Barcode & Label is a professional label design and printing application that uses ConnectCode Barcode Fonts. With a Lifetime Access license, users can export the barcode fonts in macOS for use in third-party applications. The Free version provides a limited set of fonts for evaluation.

To export the barcode fonts, launch Barcode & Label and go to Toolbar → Settings → Barcode Fonts → Export Barcode Fonts. Then, choose a folder where you want the fonts to be saved.

Installing Barcode Fonts

Copy all the .otf files (OpenType fonts) from the folder above to your ~/Library/Fonts folder. Please note that the Library folder may be hidden. To access it, use Finder → Go → Go to Folder, enter ~/Library/Fonts, and click Go.

The barcode fonts are now available for use in other macOS applications. For example, in TextEdit, create a new document, then go to Format → Font → Show Fonts → All Fonts to view the barcode fonts (e.g., “CCode…”). The fonts can also be used in applications such as Apple iWork, Microsoft Office, or Adobe Creative Suite.

Using Barcode Fonts

Both ConnectCode Barcode Software and Barcode & Label include an encoder to help you generate barcodes using fonts. The encoder automatically adds all necessary start, stop, and check characters to ensure the barcodes meet the strictest ISO/GS1 standards.

In Barcode & Label, the Barcode Fonts Encoder can be accessed from the toolbar. Simply go to Toolbar → Settings → Barcode Fonts → Barcode Fonts Encoder. After generating a barcode, click Copy Barcode and paste it into the application where you need it.

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