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AJITH's avatar
AJITH
Contributing Cover User
5 days ago

How to embed invoice number as a scannable barcode in MYOB invoice form

Hi MYOB Community,

I’m trying to add a barcode of the invoice number inside my MYOB invoice form so our delivery partners can simply scan the invoice when the delivery is completed.

Goal:

  • Show the invoice number normally (e.g., INV‑000123)
  • Convert the same invoice number into a barcode
  • Embed that barcode inside the invoice form
  • Delivery partner scans → our system receives the invoice number → delivery marked complete

Question: Is there a supported method in MYOB to dynamically generate a barcode image based on the invoice number inside a customised invoice form?

If not, is there any workaround (API, script, external barcode generator, or form trick) that other users have successfully implemented?

Any guidance from MYOB experts or users who have solved this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

1 Reply

  • Princess_R's avatar
    Princess_R
    MYOB Moderator
    4 days ago

    Hi AJITH,

     

    A smoother process would definitely make things easier, especially with managing invoices. At this stage, MYOB doesn’t have a native tool that automatically converts text fields into barcode graphics.

     

    AccountRight does support customised invoice forms and invoice-number fields, but barcode fonts and dynamically generated barcode images aren’t documented as supported form elements. You could explore a third-party integration that supports what you’re trying to add to your invoice form. I’d also recommend posting this as a feature suggestion on our Ideas Board so other users can vote and show their support.

     

    Hopefully, other members of the community can share what’s worked for them, including any helpful workarounds for adding barcodes to invoices.

     

    Cheers,

    Princess