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TL Ashford

TL Ashford produces software to generate bar code labels and forms from IBM Power Systems running IBM i.


TLAForms converts IBM i spool files into full-color, professional forms that are simple to design and manage. Barcode400, trusted by thousands of companies, generates bar code labels across myriad industries. Both solutions are feature-rich, designed to maximize productivity and ROI.  Our reputation and exceptional technical support ensure your peace of mind that you made the right decisions.


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Barcode400 provides a simple design tool to create labels. Add text, bar codes including 2-D bar codes, images and more while utilizing data directly from your IBM i files and applications. Labels can be printed to hundreds of thermal transfer printers as well as HP and compatible models. Labels can even be generated as PDF documents. Barcode400 has been integrated with nearly every ERP and WMS application software on IBM i, as well as thousands of in-house written applications. We also provide compliance labels at no additional charge for more than 500 companies in automotive, retail, healthcare and more.

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TLAForms allows you to use data from existing IBM i spool files to create professional forms with no programming. Create fields from IBM i spool file data. Place data on a form as text, bar codes or images. Use SQL to retrieve data from your IBM i files. Use actions to condition objects on the form to easily create a header page, detail page(s) and last page. Or use actions to condition output. For instance, email the form when an email is available. If an email is not available, print the form. The Form Design Interface makes designing forms easy and no programming is required to generate forms.

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