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    • bbildman
      bbildman last edited by

      Here is the page::

      https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864.pdf

      On this form, there should be a bar code sprawled across the bottom of each page of the form, which actively changes as you enter data in each entry box.

      In O38, the bar code is missing; whereas in O12.17 and IE it displays correctly.

      Anyone willing to offer an explanation or a work around??

      Thanks

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      • idrin
        idrin last edited by

        I've used Edge (IE tried to open the pdf file in an external application) and I don't see any barcode, but then again, I'm unable to get the form fillable. Could you please attach a screenshot (with sensitive details greyed out) to see where it should be? Thanks.

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        • bbildman
          bbildman last edited by

          I used IE 11 and also O12.17, both show the image correctly, albeit I believe each of those call external Adobe Reader within the browser. O38 has its own internal PDF reader, below are the screenshots of the images

          It is important because this technology (2D Bar Code) is being used now on many government web pages for the online ability of filling out forms which then can be downloaded with the entries intact, the bar code at the bottom changes EACH TIME a new box is filled out, you can watch this happen as you place your cursor in each fill-in box. The government can then use the bar code to electronically file the info in its computer systems.

          O38 (No Barcode)::

          https://postimg.org/image/k99h9yjnl/

          IE11/O12.17 (Has Barcode)::

          https://postimg.org/image/7tqmwtoox/

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          • leocg
            leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

            Does it work on Chrome?

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            • bbildman
              bbildman last edited by

              Have no clue, I use Opera 99.99% of the time, and IE when O38 has a problem.

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              • leocg
                leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

                Have no clue, I use Opera 99.99% of the time, and IE when O38 has a problem.

                I asked because Opera uses Chromium's PDF reader plugin so if the same problem is happening in Chrome then it may be an issue in that plugin.

                Anyway, just checked here and i couldn't see any bar-codes with Chrome too.

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                • bbildman
                  bbildman last edited by

                  Thanks for checking. I must assume then that the plugin is somewhat defective. A shame because this is an important issue.

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                  • A Former User
                    A Former User last edited by

                    Here is the page::
                    https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864.pdf
                    On this form, there should be a bar code sprawled across the bottom of each page of the form, which actively changes as you enter data in each entry box.

                    For what it's worth, opening in my Firefox, it says "filling forms not supported".
                    Guessing some extension/addon needed?

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                    • bbildman
                      bbildman last edited by

                      These online fill-in PDF documents are especially fabricated to work in all browsers without special extensions. PDF viewing online is a part of all browsers. Obviously O38's internal PDF viewer has issues in this regard.

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                      • lando242
                        lando242 last edited by

                        They work fine for me with the default plugin.

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                        • bbildman
                          bbildman last edited by

                          Using O38??

                          What then might be the problem on my laptop using O38 and Win 38?

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                          • lando242
                            lando242 last edited by

                            Win 38

                            It might be that your future technology isn't compatible with our primitive technologies. Nice to know that Windows 38 has pretty good backwards compatibility though.

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                            • bbildman
                              bbildman last edited by

                              So....are you reporting that with O38.0.2220.41, the link above DOES show a bar code at the bottom of each page?? or are you using a different version of Opera??

                              Where do I report bugs etc??

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                              • idrin
                                idrin last edited by

                                To report desktop issues, please use this one: https://bugs.opera.com/wizard/desktop

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                                • lando242
                                  lando242 last edited by

                                  Viewing that page in Edge: No bar code, no form filling.
                                  Viewing in Chrome: No bar code, has form filling.
                                  Viewing in Opera: No bar code, has form filling.
                                  Viewing in Internet Explorer: No bar code, has form filling.
                                  Viewing in FoxIt PDF reader: No bar code, has form filling.
                                  Viewing in Windows 10 PDF Reader: No bar code, has form filling.

                                  So, based on that I'm thinking the bar code thing is broken. The most I get is a couple of letters or numbers down then when I fill in fields.

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                                  • bbildman
                                    bbildman last edited by

                                    IE11 AND O12.17 have the bar code here....on each of the 12 pages.

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                                    • bbildman
                                      bbildman last edited by

                                      Just to expand the discussion, here is the documentation from the US Customs & Immigration Service page for filling out certain PDF files that include 2D bar codes::

                                      "New Data Collection Technologies: Beginning with Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, we will publish our high-volume forms with 2D barcode technology. When you complete these forms using a computer, the barcode at the bottom of the page will store the data entered on the form. We will be able to scan the information from the barcode and upload it directly to USCIS systems, allowing us to improve data quality and operational efficiency."

                                      Please visit this page which includes an image of an example of a PDF page that includes 2D bar code at the bottom.

                                      https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-updates/uscis-form-improvements-initiative

                                      With thousands of applicants using the USCIS pages that include links to on-line fill-in PDF files (downloadable AFTER filling them in with on-line for submission to the Dept of State) with 2D bar code that allows the Dept of State to scan documents, it seems remiss for ANY browser not to display these correctly...including Opera 38.0.2220.41.

                                      Thanks for putting up with my queries, but this is important.

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                                      • donq
                                        donq last edited by

                                        Viewing in Opera: No bar code, has form filling.
                                        Viewing in Internet Explorer: No bar code, has form filling.
                                        Viewing in FoxIt PDF reader (even with javascript enabled): No bar code, has form filling.

                                        Looks like I have something missing on my PC too. Some font perhaps? (PDF doesn't include any barcode fonts.) Or do I live on wrong region (non-US)?

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                                        • bbildman
                                          bbildman last edited by

                                          Don't think it's about "barcode fonts" because both my Opera 12.17 AND IE11 (Windows 7) display the barcode correctly - including form filling - on each page. Only Opera 38.0.2220.41 does not on my system. Someone here mentioned Chrome does not display the barcode.

                                          I believe this is a bug within the Chrome/Opera PDF internal extension

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                                          • donq
                                            donq last edited by

                                            My and lando242 IE doesn't display this barcode either, only few numbers are visible and changing - can't be only Chrome thing.

                                            MS Edge even didn't show these changing numbers instead of barcode.

                                            Does anyone have Adobe reader to try out? Has anyone besides original poster seen any barcodes on that PDF at all? 🙂

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