Code39 print out of parameters entered

[GCL2007]

Just trying to do something very simple. Have parameters for 2 text fields to be entered, field1 and field2. I just want to print code39 barcodes of those values.

If I just use the Stringtocode39 function STRINGTOCODE39({?field1}) and similar for field2, and set the font to a code39 font, my output looks like +F+I+E+L+D+1

What am I doing wrong?

 

[Charliy]

You don't need a function. Just add the start and end characters: "*"&{table.field1}&"*

 

[GCL2007]

Thanks Charliy,
MAybe it's the version of CR I am using (XI R2), but if I don't use a function, I don't get a readable barcode? If I put that in a formula, "*"&{table.field1}&"*" , and use a Code39 font, I don't get a readable barcode unless I use STRINGTOCODE39 or one of the other functions?

 

[Charliy]

I'm using the same version and use my method all the time. I use the font Free3of9.

If it looks right in a normal font ( *12345* ) then changing the font should not cause a problem.