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 ***   Delphi component for USPS Postnet barcodes.

 ***   Written by Fergus (c) 1998.

 ***   Version 0.1 - Wednesday, April 22, 1998.

 ***   Freeware component - along with source
       as long as these initial comment lines are saved along.

 ***   Feel free to modify as per your requirements.

 ***   Please communicate any bugs/emails to 'sinha@purdue.edu'.

 ***   Let me know if you use/like this component thru email.

 ***   Please check http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/~suvinay
       for updates and new components.      

 ***   About the component:

   * Uses the ZIP Code and the number in House Address to
          generate the USPS Postnet bar code. For example,
          the address is: 214, Hollywood St. IN 47907-2614.
        Use  Postnet.Zipcode := '47907-2614';
             Postnet.StreetAddress := '412' ;
          to generate the postnet barcodes.

   * The StreetAddress is optional. When not supplied,
           only 52 bars are generated. If supplied 62 bars
           are generated.

   * Blanks and characters other than 0 to 9 and a hyphen
           in Zipcode are not allowed. They will be substituted
           by zero when generating barcodes.
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FILES INCLUDED

      The zipped file contains two directories - 
              please use PKZIP with -d option. 

      The SRC directory contains source for POSTNET and the
      EXAMPLE directory contains an example program using
      Postnet. 

      You will have to install Postnet component
      in Delphi before compiling the examples. See Delphi
      manual for installation of new components. The source
      of postnet registers Postnet as "FRGTools" in the Delphi
      component bar (You might have to tweak the frgtools.dpk 
      and postnet.pas files, if you wish to register as something
      else).

      I have also included a compiled version of example so that
      you can test it before actually installing the component.
      My crib:
        I wish people who write/create components would do that - 
        I have lost count how many times I have installed a component
        and then had to go thru all the trouble removing it when the
        component doesnot do/perform as I would like it to.

Development  
              Developed in Delphi v3.0 (Pro). Did not test in
              other Delphi versions or C++ Builder version.

Standard disclaimer
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The POSTNET component is supplied on an as-is basis. The author 
offers no warranty of its fitness for any purpose whatsoever, and 
accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage 
incurred by its use.

POSTNET component is not a supported product. The author accepts
no  commitment or liability to address any problems that may be 
encountered in using it; however, POSTNET component is continually 
being developed and improved, so he is always interested to hear 
about any bugs or deficiencies.

POSTNET component may be freely copied (freeware).
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(c) Fergus, 1998
