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Possible to read barcode data?

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Description

Hi!

I am struggling with a requirement and just like to know if there's a chance to extract barcode data from a pdf-file (ean13 & data matrix).

Relating to the pdf library I've to address these kind of object(s):
PDF::Builder::Resource::XObject::Form::BarCode::ean13

My inbox is always open - hope you've some time.

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Start by locating how the library handles PDF::Builder::Resource::XObject::Form::BarCode::ean13 objects and where PDF content extraction begins. Investigate whether EAN13 and Data Matrix values are available from the parsed PDF; done means the supported extraction path and scope are established, with relevant behavior documented or implemented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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