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    Code93 barcode is a barcode that uses uppercase characters and numeric characters along with some special characters ("%" , "*",  "$",  "/",  "." ,  "-",  "+"). It is used primarily by Canada Post to encode supplementary delivery information.

    The below image displays Code93 barcode in a PDF document.

    Code93

    Formula definition

    You can set Code93 in a worksheet using the following formula:

    =BC_CODE93(value, color, backgroudColor, showLabel, labelPosition, checkDigit, fullASCII, fontFamily, fontStyle, fontWeight, fontTextDecoration, fontTextAlign, fontSize, quietZoneLeft, quietZoneRight, quietZoneTop, quietZoneBottom)

    Parameter

    Name Description
    value A string that represents encode on the symbol of Code93.
    color A color that represents the barcode color. The default value is 'rgb(0,0,0)'.
    backgroundColor A color that represents the barcode backgroundcolor. The default value is 'rgb(255, 255, 255)'
    showLabel Specifies whether to show label text when the barcode has label.
    labelPosition ​A value that represents the label position when the label is shown.
    checkDigit Specifies whether the symbol needs a check digit. The default value is 'false'.
    fullASCII Specifies whether to support full ASCII for Code93. The default value is 'false'.
    fontFamily A string that represents the label text fontFamily. The default value is 'sans-serif'.
    fontStyle A string that represents the label text fontStyle. The default value is 'normal'.
    fontWeight A string that represents the label text fontWeight. The default value is 'normal'.
    fontTextDecoration A string that represents the label text fontTextDecoration. The default value is 'none'.
    fontTextAlign A string that represents the label text fontTextAlign. The default value is 'center'.
    fontSize A string that represents the label text fontSize. The default value is '12px'.
    quietZoneLeft A value that represents the size of left quiet zone.
    quietZoneRight A value that represents the size of right quiet zone.
    quietZoneTop A value that represents the size of top quiet zone.
    quietZoneBottom A value that represents the size of bottom quiet zone.

    Using Code

    This example code sets Code93 in the worksheet.

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    // Create a new workbook
var workbook = new GrapeCity.Documents.Excel.Workbook();

// Set worksheet layout and data
IWorksheet worksheet = workbook.Worksheets[0];
worksheet.Range["B:F"].ColumnWidth = 20;
worksheet.Range["4:6"].RowHeight = 60;
worksheet.Range["A:A"].ColumnWidth = 5;
worksheet.Range["B2"].Value = "Code93";
worksheet.Range["B2:F2"].Merge(true);
worksheet.Range["B3:G3"].Value = new object[,]{
    {"Name", "Number", "Defult", "Change checkDigit", "Change fullASCII"}
};
worksheet.Range["B4:C7"].HorizontalAlignment = HorizontalAlignment.Center;
worksheet.Range["B4:C7"].VerticalAlignment = VerticalAlignment.Center;
worksheet.Range["B2:F3"].HorizontalAlignment = HorizontalAlignment.Center;
worksheet.Range["B2:F3"].VerticalAlignment = VerticalAlignment.Center;
worksheet.Range["B4:C6"].Value = new object[,]
  {
    {"Pen", "6945091701532"},
    {"Book", "9787560044231"},
    {"Value can contain letters", "123abc"}
  };
worksheet.Range["B4:C6"].WrapText = true;
worksheet.Range["G6"].WrapText = true;
worksheet.PageSetup.Orientation = PageOrientation.Landscape;
worksheet.PageSetup.PrintGridlines = true;

// Set formula
for (var i = 4; i < 7; i++)
{
   worksheet.Range["D" + i].Formula = "=BC_CODE93" + "(C" + i + ")";
   worksheet.Range["E" + i].Formula = "=BC_CODE93" + "(C" + i + ",,,,,\"true\")";
   worksheet.Range["F" + i].Formula = "=BC_CODE93" + "(C" + i + ",,,,,,\"true\")";
}

// Save to a pdf file
workbook.Save("code93.pdf");