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Appendix C - Encoding 225
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Appendix C - Encoding
The multiple types of encoding available in Bodno provides the best flexibility
when working with multiple card types.
To ensure a good knowledge base, in this chapter we will further develop the
topic of encoding, addressing each type of encoding and how to perform it
within Bodno.
For testing purposes, we recommend disabling Front and Back printing on the print
window (menu File>Print) before printing.
Appendix C.1 - Magnetic Stripe
Magnetic encoding is a contactless type of encoding performed on the
magnetic stripe (Magstripe) of a magnetic card. Bodno supports both High
Coercivity (HiCo) and Low Coercivity (LoCo) magnetic cards.
There are up to 3 tracks on magnetic cards: Track 1, Track 2 and Track 3
Each Track supports a specific data type and size.
Track 1 - 80 Alphanumeric Characters
Track 2 - 40 Numeric Characters
Track 3 - 110 Numeric Characters
When a magnetic card type is created, Bodno displays a visual representation
of the Magstripe on the Card Back view. This allows you to individually select
each Track and edit the data to be encoded directly through the card design
view.
You can access it by clicking the View Card Back button, or through the menu
View > Card Back.