Using Textmerg Field and Code128 Macro

Question

I am trying to create a Code 128 barcode in a LaTeX document, and want to create it based on one of the fields I am using in the textmerg package,

code{MailId}

but am receiving

The input token "MailId" is not included in Code 128 table, will ignored.

And, true to its word, I get an empty barcode. I can't figure out if I need to “escape” it somehow? Just a line or two before, I use this same field to grab an image by that name, so I know (believe?) it isn’t null.

user198905 · Answer

No matter how much you search, you always find the answer just after posting a question:

expandaftercodeexpandafter{MailId}

ISBN barcodes using labels and textmerg

robitex · Answer

You can use barracuda, a Lua-Based package:

% !TeX program = LuaLaTeX
begin{filecontents*}{jobname.dat}
gigi@mail.com
luca@mailbox.com
geronimo@mailbox.com
end{filecontents*}

documentclass{article}
usepackage{barracuda}
usepackage{textmerg}
begin{document}
Fields{MailId}
Merge{jobname.dat}{barracuda{code128}{MailId}}
end{document}

Remember to compile with lualatex or any other LaTeX format with any of Lua-Based typesetting TeX engine. barracuda does not have dependences and can be used directly with no specific format. Is also possible to save barcode graphics in SVG.

Using Textmerg Field and Code128 Macro

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