Transport ticket

Overview

Learn how to generate professional e-tickets with these essential features:

• Custom layout design
• Formatted dates
• Currency formatting
• QR code/barcode integration

Step-by-Step Solution

Follow these steps to create your e-ticket template with Carbone:

1. Set Up the Document Layout

• Open the File menu and select Page Setup
• Choose your preferred paper size
• For custom dimensions, use the Custom Sizes option
• Set the orientation (portrait or landscape)

2. Create the Ticket Structure

• Design your layout using tables for consistent alignment
• Add Carbone tags to display dynamic data
• Format text and adjust spacing for optimal readability
• Ensure proper cell alignment for professional results

3. Add QR Code Support

• Insert a temporary placeholder image
• Right-click the image and select View Alt Text
• Use the :barcode formatter to generate a QR code
• Example syntax: {d[i].travel.ticket:barcode(qrcode)}

4. Format Numbers and Dates

Currency Formatting:

• Use the :formatC formatter
• Example: {d[i].travel.price:formatC}

Date Formatting:

• Use the :formatD formatter
• For full date: {d[i].travel.departure:formatD(LL)}
• For time: {d[i].travel.departure:formatD(LT)}
• Default format follows ISO 8601 standard

Tip: Add spaces within Carbone tags to improve readability and text wrapping

5. Enable Multiple Ticket Generation

• Add the iteration marker {d[i+1]} on the next page
• This allows generating multiple tickets in sequence

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