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qr (2D Barcode Generator) BB Code

BirdOPrey5

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This is a nifty BB Code to generate QR compatible 2D "Barcodes" that getting more popular due to their compatibility with Android, iPhone, and other smart-phone devices. You can encode any text you want in a 2D Barcode up to 250 characters. The most likely use you will have for this is to encode a URL someone will then scan and follow.

These barcodes are generated and hosted by this site:
http://api.qrcode.kaywa.com/services/qr

Barcodes are for NON COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

They reserve the right to alter or cancel this project at any time so I strongly urge you to save important barcodes locally so you have a copy. While there will always be free barcode generators out there it is less likely there will always be free ones that allow hosting of the code and a public API to interface with.

Using this BB Code is simple, put the data you want between [qr] [/qr] tags. Usually this will be a URL but it could also be plain text. In this implementation the encoded text will appear in a small font below the image. Also since I expect most will be URL's clicking on the image will open the URL in a new browser tab or window. If the data encoded isn't a URL though you will get a "404 Page Not Found" error.

Example:
[QR]https://www.juot.net/forums/[/QR] =
[QR]https://www.juot.net/forums/[/QR]

Note you MUST include the "http://" to be compatible with most smart phones and for the link to work properly.
 

BirdOPrey5

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So putting "Pepsi 12.0 oz 355ml" wouldn't be good?
You could if you want it just wouldn't link to it. Oh you mean "non-commercial"? I doubt they care/check plus if YOU use it, it's not for commercial use so it's OK.
 

BirdOPrey5

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To install this BB Code on your vBulletin forum:

Go to the Admin CP...

Add a New BB Code

Title: QR 2D Barcode
BB Code Tag Name: qr
Replacement:
Code:
<div style="font-size:8pt;"><a href="{param}" target="_blank"><img src="http://qrcode.kaywa.com/code/{param}" border="0"></a><br />{param}</div>
Example:[qr]https://www.juot.net/forums/[/qr]
Description: Embed QR Formatted 2D Barcodes
Use Option: No
Button Image: (optional) (attached)
Remove Tag If Empty: Yes
All Disable Options: Yes
 

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