Cannot see barcode in powerbi Report Builder when uploaded to server

[elnabeleon]

I can see the Bar code locally but when i run the report on server, I cannot see the bar code displaying in the report. Please help!.

[v-deddai1-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @elnabeleon ,

Please refer to support barcode formats:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/transform-model/desktop-mobile-barcodes#supported-barcode-...

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Best Regards,

Dedmon Dai

[dubeyneeraj · Accepted solution]

i was able to get this done.

used the online barcode api https://github.com/metafloor/bwip-js/wiki/Online-Barcode-API 
i used image and in the expression used the URL 
="https://bwipjs-api.metafloor.com/?bcid=code128&includetext&text="&Fields!barcode.Value

[dubeyneeraj]

Are you able to see the Barcode in Report when Run on Server ?

[elnabeleon]

I can't. I've research and found out API option but need to dig in more.

[dubeyneeraj · Accepted solution]

i was able to get this done.

used the online barcode api https://github.com/metafloor/bwip-js/wiki/Online-Barcode-API 
i used image and in the expression used the URL 
="https://bwipjs-api.metafloor.com/?bcid=code128&includetext&text="&Fields!barcode.Value

[elnabeleon]

I am looking into Printing QR Code instead of Bar code. Do you know that part?

[elnabeleon · Accepted solution]

For QR CODE It is "https://bwipjs-api.metafloor.com/?bcid=qrcode&includetext&text="&Fields!barcode.Value

[dpFr33]

Hi,

How do you generate the bar code? With a font?
If yes, the font file must be on the Power BI Report Server too.

Regards,

Denis

[elnabeleon]

Do you have a way to install bar code font on server?

[v-deddai1-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @elnabeleon ,

Please refer to support barcode formats:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/transform-model/desktop-mobile-barcodes#supported-barcode-...

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Best Regards,

Dedmon Dai