smartParse (Smart Parse)

The smartParse property controls the parsing of Bar Code Boxes.

In the Properties view, this property is the Smart Parse property in the Bar Code category.

Specifies that the codeValue property for Bar Code Boxes is parsed in "smart" mode. By default it is parsed in raw mode.

In "smart" mode the codeValue is interpreted literally. An attempt is made to map the characters contained in the string to one or more codes choosing the shortest possible representation. Control characters cannot be displayed in this mode. Currently the functionality is only available for code-39-extended and code-128.

Type: Boolean. The default value is false.