AL Barcode

Overview

AL Barcode is an application for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that enables complete barcode management directly within the ERP, without relying on external solutions or complex integrations. The app is designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual errors, and speed up logistics, warehouse, and administrative processes.

AL Barcode integrates natively with Business Central, adhering to Microsoft standards, security, and best practices, and is suitable for companies of all sizes that require reliable and flexible barcode management.

App Objectives

• Automate barcode generation and printing
• Reduce data entry errors
• Accelerate warehouse and sales operations
• Centralize barcode management in Business Central
• Ensure Microsoft AppSource compatibility

Key Features

Barcode Generation

• Generate image files of barcodes in PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, and HTML formats
• Support for various barcode standards including EAN-13, Code 128, QR Code, ITF-14, and others
• Barcode types defined via extensible enum, providing maximum flexibility and future scalability
• Generated barcodes are returned as TempBlob, ready to be used in reports, layouts, integrations, or custom processes
• Image generation is performed via an external rendering service on the Internet, ensuring quality and format compatibility

Item Integration

• Standard extension of the Items table
• Associate barcodes with items via GTIN
• Centralized and consistent barcode management at the master data level

Printing and Usage

• Use barcode files in Business Central reports and documents
• Support for labels, sales, purchase, and logistics documents
• Compatible with standard and thermal printers

Native Integration with Business Central

• No changes to the core application
• Built with AL extensions and standard objects

Business Benefits

• Operational efficiency: faster, automated processes
• Error reduction: fewer manual entries
• Scalability: suitable for SMEs and large organizations
• Microsoft compliance: AppSource-ready
• Reduced time-to-value: quick and easy installation

Architecture and Technology

• Developed in AL language
• Barcode generation via external Internet-based rendering service
• Service usage options:
  • Cloud (via Internet)
  • On-premises if integrated with AL Bridge
• Generated files are returned to the app via TempBlob
• Based on event subscribers and standard objects
• No modifications to the Business Central core

Security and Compliance

• Complies with Microsoft security policies
• Customer data is not stored on the external service
• Permissions managed via Business Central roles

Target Audience

• Manufacturing companies
• Distribution and logistics
• Retail and wholesale
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partners

Distribution

• Available on Microsoft AppSource
• Easy installation
• Automatic updates

Support and Customization

• Dedicated technical support
• Possibility of extensions and customizations
• Includes technical and functional documentation

Summary

AL Barcode is the ideal solution for companies looking to integrate barcode management directly into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, improving productivity, reliability, and control over business processes.