Managing QR Code Definitions

Prerequisites for Managing QR Code Definitions

QR (Quick Response) Codes are a type of matrix barcode; a barcode being a machine-readable optical label. A QR code consists of black squares arranged in a square grid on a white background and can be read by devices such as a camera on tablet or smartphone. The amount of data that can be stored in the QR code depends on the version (1, ..., 40, indicating the overall dimensions of the symbol, i.e. 4 × version number + 17 dots on each side), and the error correction level. You can setup QR codes to convert text and selected data elements (merge codes) into a QR code image for output in a selected location in a stationery template. For more information, see About Stationery Editor.

Table 9-14 QR Code Versions

QR Code Version	Modules	Max Alphanumeric Characters Held
1	21x21	25
2	25x25	47
3	29x29	77
4	33x3	114
5	37x37	154
6	41x41	195
7	45x45	224
8	49x49	279
9	53x53	335
10	57x57	395
11	61x61	468
12	65x65	535
13	69x69	619
14	73x73	667
15	77x77	758
16	81x81	854
17	85x85	938
18	89x89	1046
19	93x93	1153
20	97x97	1249
21	101x101	1352
22	105x105	1460
23	109x109	1588
24	113x113	1704
25	117x117	1853
26	121x121	1990
27	125x125	2132
28	129x129	2223
29	133x133	2369
30	137x137	2520
31	141x141	2677
32	145x145	2840
33	149x149	3009
34	153x153	3183
35	157x157	3351
36	161x161	3537
37	165x165	3729
38	169x169	3927
39	173x173	4087
40	177x177	4296

Adding QR Code Definitions

1. From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Reports, select Configure Reports, and then select QR Code Configuration.

2. Click New and complete the following:

   1. Property: Enter or select the property

   2. Code: Enter a code for the QR code. This code is referenced in the customized RTF template, to generate the QR code image at runtime.

   3. Description: Enter a description for the QR code.

   4. Stationery (Template) Type: Select a stationery template type from the list

      1. Stationery (Template) Section: Select a template section from the list. List is based on the template type selected.

   5. QR Code Version: Select a version from the list.

   6. QR Code Quiet Zone: Enter a value for the margin on left and right side. Default is 6.

   7. QR Code Size: Select a QR code size from the list.

      1. Select Custom to define a size.

         1. QR Code Dimensions: Enter a value to specify the custom size.

   8. Add Logo to QR Code: Select check box to add a logo overlaid on the QR code.

      1. QR Code Error Correction: Select a value from the list.

      2. Image.

         1. Click Choose File to select and upload an image from your workstation.

         2. To replace the selected image, click Replace File then select and upload an image.

         3. To remove the selected image, click Clear.

   9. QR Code Configuration.

      1. For more information, see Using the Rich Text Editor.

      2. Click Merge Codes to open a panel listing all merge codes that can be added to the QR Code definition. The merge codes available are based on the Stationery (Template) Type selected.

   10. Click Preview to generate a test QR Code.

   11. Click Save.

Editing QR Code Definitions

1. From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Reports, select Configure Reports, and then select QR Code Configuration.

2. Enter search criteria, then click Search

3. From search results, select the QR Code definition, then click the vertical ellipsis Actions menu and select Edit.

   1. Update the configuration. For more information, see Using the Rich Text Editor

   2. Add Logo to QR Code.

      1. To replace the selected image, click Replace File then select and upload an image.

      2. To remove the selected image, click Clear.

   3. Click Save.

Deleting QR Code Definitions

1. From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Reports, select Configure Reports, and then select QR Code Configuration.

2. Enter search criteria, then click Search

3. From search results, select the QR Code definition, then click the vertical ellipsis Actions menu and select Delete.

4. Click Delete to confirm.