Every commercial product on a shelf is fitted with a unique identifier, namely a barcode. There are various types used around the world, some dedicated to particular types of products and ranges. Regardless of the case, you can create custom barcodes yourself with the help of specialized applications like Aulux Barcode Label Maker Professional.

The application quickly gets you up and running, especially because of the Ribbon menu interface which is sure to make navigation a walk in the park. The home tab is where you find most file related operations, view options, export, and canvas navigation. Elements are inserted from the second tab, whereas the last is where data is kept organized in custom tables.

You start off in a default canvas which represents a single label on a large sheet of paper. Accessing the setup panel allows you to choose from a variety of templates or create your own, adjust the output paper types, and even fine-tune page elements like margins or general layout.

The canvas can be fitted with a grid for accurate placement of items, but also with a ruler, status bar, and properties panel. A label can be fitted with a lot more than just a barcode. You can use drawing tools to create lines, rectangles, and other shapes, but also to include text, images, and the barcode, of course.

The selected object can be manipulated through the side properties panel, fitted with a whole variety of visual and behavior options. It’s also where barcode data is added. You can insert a decent variety of barcode types, such as EAN/UPC symbologies, common, postal, as well as several variations of GS1 DataBar Symbologies.

All in all, Aulux Barcode Label Maker Professional comes with a powerful tools which allows you to create custom labels suitable for any type of event or product. Drawing options let you include any small details, while the variety of barcode types make labels suitable for a wide array of items.