From 24bd5d0962e347747200e0e95cb103c2907f0587 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: wolflu05 <76838159+wolflu05@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:22:04 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] initial implementation of barcode generation using plugins

---
 src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers.py    | 32 ------------
 .../InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers_model.py      |  7 +--
 src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/models.py     | 26 +++++++---
 src/backend/InvenTree/build/models.py         |  5 ++
 src/backend/InvenTree/common/models.py        | 19 ++++++-
 src/backend/InvenTree/company/models.py       | 10 ++++
 src/backend/InvenTree/order/models.py         | 15 ++++++
 src/backend/InvenTree/part/models.py          |  9 +++-
 .../InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/api.py     | 50 +++++++++++++++++--
 .../InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/helper.py  | 48 ++++++++++++++++++
 .../InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/mixins.py  | 25 ++++++++++
 .../plugin/base/barcodes/serializers.py       | 30 +++++++++--
 .../builtin/barcodes/inventree_barcode.py     | 49 ++++++++++++++----
 src/backend/InvenTree/stock/models.py         | 14 +++++-
 .../templates/InvenTree/settings/barcode.html |  1 +
 .../pages/Index/Settings/SystemSettings.tsx   |  3 +-
 16 files changed, 276 insertions(+), 67 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/helper.py

diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers.py
index ae72f59578..4558594436 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers.py
@@ -396,38 +396,6 @@ def WrapWithQuotes(text, quote='"'):
     return text
 
 
-def MakeBarcode(cls_name, object_pk: int, object_data=None, **kwargs):
-    """Generate a string for a barcode. Adds some global InvenTree parameters.
-
-    Args:
-        cls_name: string describing the object type e.g. 'StockItem'
-        object_pk (int): ID (Primary Key) of the object in the database
-        object_data: Python dict object containing extra data which will be rendered to string (must only contain stringable values)
-
-    Returns:
-        json string of the supplied data plus some other data
-    """
-    if object_data is None:
-        object_data = {}
-
-    brief = kwargs.get('brief', True)
-
-    data = {}
-
-    if brief:
-        data[cls_name] = object_pk
-    else:
-        data['tool'] = 'InvenTree'
-        data['version'] = InvenTree.version.inventreeVersion()
-        data['instance'] = InvenTree.version.inventreeInstanceName()
-
-        # Ensure PK is included
-        object_data['id'] = object_pk
-        data[cls_name] = object_data
-
-    return str(json.dumps(data, sort_keys=True))
-
-
 def GetExportFormats():
     """Return a list of allowable file formats for importing or exporting tabular data."""
     return ['csv', 'xlsx', 'tsv', 'json']
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers_model.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers_model.py
index e9bbdc0b06..bf814dc12a 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers_model.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/helpers_model.py
@@ -15,9 +15,6 @@ from djmoney.contrib.exchange.models import convert_money
 from djmoney.money import Money
 from PIL import Image
 
-import InvenTree
-import InvenTree.helpers_model
-import InvenTree.version
 from common.notifications import (
     InvenTreeNotificationBodies,
     NotificationBody,
@@ -331,9 +328,7 @@ def notify_users(
         'instance': instance,
         'name': content.name.format(**content_context),
         'message': content.message.format(**content_context),
-        'link': InvenTree.helpers_model.construct_absolute_url(
-            instance.get_absolute_url()
-        ),
+        'link': construct_absolute_url(instance.get_absolute_url()),
         'template': {'subject': content.name.format(**content_context)},
     }
 
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/models.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/models.py
index 33cd1e9097..81a4fd002a 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/models.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/InvenTree/models.py
@@ -3,9 +3,7 @@
 import logging
 from datetime import datetime
 
-from django.conf import settings
 from django.contrib.auth import get_user_model
-from django.contrib.auth.models import User
 from django.contrib.contenttypes.models import ContentType
 from django.core.exceptions import ValidationError
 from django.db import models
@@ -934,6 +932,8 @@ class InvenTreeBarcodeMixin(models.Model):
 
     - barcode_data : Raw data associated with an assigned barcode
     - barcode_hash : A 'hash' of the assigned barcode data used to improve matching
+
+    The barcode_model_type_code() classmethod must be implemented in the model class.
     """
 
     class Meta:
@@ -964,11 +964,25 @@ class InvenTreeBarcodeMixin(models.Model):
         # By default, use the name of the class
         return cls.__name__.lower()
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        r"""Return a 'short' code for the model type.
+
+        This is used to generate a efficient QR code for the model type.
+        It is expected to match this pattern: [0-9A-Z $%*+-.\/:]{2}
+
+        Note: Due to the shape constrains (45**2=2025 different allowed codes)
+        this needs to be explicitly implemented in the model class to avoid collisions.
+        """
+        raise NotImplementedError(
+            'barcode_model_type_code() must be implemented in the model class'
+        )
+
     def format_barcode(self, **kwargs):
         """Return a JSON string for formatting a QR code for this model instance."""
-        return InvenTree.helpers.MakeBarcode(
-            self.__class__.barcode_model_type(), self.pk, **kwargs
-        )
+        from plugin.base.barcodes.helper import generate_barcode
+
+        return generate_barcode(self)
 
     def format_matched_response(self):
         """Format a standard response for a matched barcode."""
@@ -986,7 +1000,7 @@ class InvenTreeBarcodeMixin(models.Model):
     @property
     def barcode(self):
         """Format a minimal barcode string (e.g. for label printing)."""
-        return self.format_barcode(brief=True)
+        return self.format_barcode()
 
     @classmethod
     def lookup_barcode(cls, barcode_hash):
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/build/models.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/build/models.py
index 326e484137..bcf62710b9 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/build/models.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/build/models.py
@@ -115,6 +115,11 @@ class Build(
 
         return defaults
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        """Return the associated barcode model type code for this model."""
+        return "BO"
+
     def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
         """Custom save method for the BuildOrder model"""
         self.validate_reference_field(self.reference)
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/common/models.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/common/models.py
index a55e829cc8..8945517322 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/common/models.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/common/models.py
@@ -9,12 +9,13 @@ import hmac
 import json
 import logging
 import os
+import sys
 import uuid
 from datetime import timedelta, timezone
 from enum import Enum
 from io import BytesIO
 from secrets import compare_digest
-from typing import Any, Callable, Collection, TypedDict, Union
+from typing import Any, Callable, TypedDict, Union
 
 from django.apps import apps
 from django.conf import settings as django_settings
@@ -49,6 +50,7 @@ import InvenTree.ready
 import InvenTree.tasks
 import InvenTree.validators
 import order.validators
+import plugin.base.barcodes.helper
 import report.helpers
 import users.models
 from InvenTree.sanitizer import sanitize_svg
@@ -56,6 +58,13 @@ from plugin import registry
 
 logger = logging.getLogger('inventree')
 
+if sys.version_info >= (3, 11):
+    from typing import NotRequired
+else:
+
+    class NotRequired:
+        """NotRequired type helper is only supported with Python 3.11+."""
+
 
 class MetaMixin(models.Model):
     """A base class for InvenTree models to include shared meta fields.
@@ -1167,7 +1176,7 @@ class InvenTreeSettingsKeyType(SettingsKeyType):
         requires_restart: If True, a server restart is required after changing the setting
     """
 
-    requires_restart: bool
+    requires_restart: NotRequired[bool]
 
 
 class InvenTreeSetting(BaseInvenTreeSetting):
@@ -1402,6 +1411,12 @@ class InvenTreeSetting(BaseInvenTreeSetting):
             'default': False,
             'validator': bool,
         },
+        'BARCODE_GENERATION_PLUGIN': {
+            'name': _('Barcode Generation Plugin'),
+            'description': _('Plugin to use for internal barcode data generation'),
+            'choices': plugin.base.barcodes.helper.barcode_plugins,
+            'default': 'inventreebarcode',
+        },
         'PART_ENABLE_REVISION': {
             'name': _('Part Revisions'),
             'description': _('Enable revision field for Part'),
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/company/models.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/company/models.py
index 58b0938568..ed56fbab17 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/company/models.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/company/models.py
@@ -474,6 +474,11 @@ class ManufacturerPart(
         """Return the API URL associated with the ManufacturerPart instance."""
         return reverse('api-manufacturer-part-list')
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        """Return the associated barcode model type code for this model."""
+        return 'MP'
+
     part = models.ForeignKey(
         'part.Part',
         on_delete=models.CASCADE,
@@ -676,6 +681,11 @@ class SupplierPart(
         """Return custom API filters for this particular instance."""
         return {'manufacturer_part': {'part': self.part.pk}}
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        """Return the associated barcode model type code for this model."""
+        return 'SP'
+
     def clean(self):
         """Custom clean action for the SupplierPart model.
 
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/order/models.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/order/models.py
index 1a29a9941b..c2243184db 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/order/models.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/order/models.py
@@ -408,6 +408,11 @@ class PurchaseOrder(TotalPriceMixin, Order):
 
         return defaults
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        """Return the associated barcode model type code for this model."""
+        return 'PO'
+
     @staticmethod
     def filterByDate(queryset, min_date, max_date):
         """Filter by 'minimum and maximum date range'.
@@ -871,6 +876,11 @@ class SalesOrder(TotalPriceMixin, Order):
 
         return defaults
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        """Return the associated barcode model type code for this model."""
+        return 'SO'
+
     @staticmethod
     def filterByDate(queryset, min_date, max_date):
         """Filter by "minimum and maximum date range".
@@ -2035,6 +2045,11 @@ class ReturnOrder(TotalPriceMixin, Order):
 
         return defaults
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        """Return the associated barcode model type code for this model."""
+        return 'RO'
+
     def __str__(self):
         """Render a string representation of this ReturnOrder."""
         return f"{self.reference} - {self.customer.name if self.customer else _('no customer')}"
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/part/models.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/part/models.py
index 730cf5a270..f759241aa7 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/part/models.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/part/models.py
@@ -416,6 +416,11 @@ class Part(
         """Return API query filters for limiting field results against this instance."""
         return {'variant_of': {'exclude_tree': self.pk}}
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        """Return the associated barcode model type code for this model."""
+        return 'PA'
+
     def report_context(self):
         """Return custom report context information."""
         return {
@@ -426,11 +431,11 @@ class Part(
             'name': self.name,
             'parameters': self.parameters_map(),
             'part': self,
-            'qr_data': self.format_barcode(brief=True),
+            'qr_data': self.barcode,
             'qr_url': self.get_absolute_url(),
             'revision': self.revision,
             'test_template_list': self.getTestTemplates(),
-            'test_templates': self.getTestTemplates(),
+            'test_templates': self.getTestTemplateMap(),
         }
 
     def get_context_data(self, request, **kwargs):
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/api.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/api.py
index 8cd75cf8b6..095f6a8d4a 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/api.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/api.py
@@ -6,16 +6,17 @@ from django.db.models import F
 from django.urls import path
 from django.utils.translation import gettext_lazy as _
 
-from rest_framework import permissions
+from drf_spectacular.utils import extend_schema, extend_schema_view
+from rest_framework import permissions, status
 from rest_framework.exceptions import PermissionDenied, ValidationError
 from rest_framework.generics import CreateAPIView
 from rest_framework.response import Response
 
 import order.models
+import plugin.base.barcodes.helper
 import stock.models
 from InvenTree.helpers import hash_barcode
 from plugin import registry
-from plugin.builtin.barcodes.inventree_barcode import InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin
 from users.models import RuleSet
 
 from . import serializers as barcode_serializers
@@ -129,6 +130,45 @@ class BarcodeScan(BarcodeView):
         return Response(result)
 
 
+@extend_schema_view(
+    post=extend_schema(responses={200: barcode_serializers.BarcodeSerializer})
+)
+class BarcodeGenerate(CreateAPIView):
+    """Endpoint for generating a barcode for a database object.
+
+    The barcode is generated by the selected barcode plugin.
+    """
+
+    serializer_class = barcode_serializers.BarcodeGenerateSerializer
+
+    def queryset(self):
+        """This API view does not have a queryset."""
+        return None
+
+    # Default permission classes (can be overridden)
+    permission_classes = [permissions.IsAuthenticated]
+
+    def create(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
+        """Perform the barcode generation action."""
+        serializer = self.get_serializer(data=request.data)
+        serializer.is_valid(raise_exception=True)
+
+        model = serializer.validated_data.get('model')
+        pk = serializer.validated_data.get('pk')
+        model_cls = plugin.base.barcodes.helper.get_supported_barcode_models_map().get(
+            model, None
+        )
+
+        if model_cls is None:
+            raise ValidationError({'error': _('Model is not supported')})
+
+        model_instance = model_cls.objects.get(pk=pk)
+
+        barcode_data = plugin.base.barcodes.helper.generate_barcode(model_instance)
+
+        return Response({'barcode': barcode_data}, status=status.HTTP_200_OK)
+
+
 class BarcodeAssign(BarcodeView):
     """Endpoint for assigning a barcode to a stock item.
 
@@ -161,7 +201,7 @@ class BarcodeAssign(BarcodeView):
 
         valid_labels = []
 
-        for model in InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin.get_supported_barcode_models():
+        for model in plugin.base.barcodes.helper.get_supported_barcode_models():
             label = model.barcode_model_type()
             valid_labels.append(label)
 
@@ -203,7 +243,7 @@ class BarcodeUnassign(BarcodeView):
         serializer.is_valid(raise_exception=True)
         data = serializer.validated_data
 
-        supported_models = InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin.get_supported_barcode_models()
+        supported_models = plugin.base.barcodes.helper.get_supported_barcode_models()
 
         supported_labels = [model.barcode_model_type() for model in supported_models]
         model_names = ', '.join(supported_labels)
@@ -567,6 +607,8 @@ class BarcodeSOAllocate(BarcodeView):
 
 
 barcode_api_urls = [
+    # Generate a barcode for a database object
+    path('generate/', BarcodeGenerate.as_view(), name='api-barcode-generate'),
     # Link a third-party barcode to an item (e.g. Part / StockItem / etc)
     path('link/', BarcodeAssign.as_view(), name='api-barcode-link'),
     # Unlink a third-party barcode from an item
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/helper.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/helper.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..0daba86b2d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/helper.py
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+"""Helper functions for barcode generation."""
+
+import logging
+from typing import Type
+
+import InvenTree.helpers_model
+from InvenTree.models import InvenTreeBarcodeMixin
+
+logger = logging.getLogger('inventree')
+
+
+def barcode_plugins() -> list:
+    """Return a list of plugin choices which can be used for barcode generation."""
+    try:
+        from plugin import registry
+
+        plugins = registry.with_mixin('barcode', active=True)
+    except Exception:
+        plugins = []
+
+    return [
+        (plug.slug, plug.human_name) for plug in plugins if plug.has_barcode_generation
+    ]
+
+
+def generate_barcode(model_instance: InvenTreeBarcodeMixin):
+    """Generate a barcode for a given model instance."""
+    from common.settings import get_global_setting
+    from plugin import registry
+
+    # Find the selected barcode generation plugin
+    slug = get_global_setting('BARCODE_GENERATION_PLUGIN', create=False)
+
+    plugin = registry.get_plugin(slug)
+
+    return plugin.generate(model_instance)
+
+
+def get_supported_barcode_models() -> list[Type[InvenTreeBarcodeMixin]]:
+    """Returns a list of database models which support barcode functionality."""
+    return InvenTree.helpers_model.getModelsWithMixin(InvenTreeBarcodeMixin)
+
+
+def get_supported_barcode_models_map():
+    """Return a mapping of barcode model types to the model class."""
+    return {
+        model.barcode_model_type(): model for model in get_supported_barcode_models()
+    }
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/mixins.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/mixins.py
index 929a037115..28fb1c49a8 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/mixins.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/mixins.py
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ from django.db.models import F, Q
 from django.utils.translation import gettext_lazy as _
 
 from company.models import Company, SupplierPart
+from InvenTree.models import InvenTreeBarcodeMixin
 from order.models import PurchaseOrder, PurchaseOrderStatus
 from plugin.base.integration.SettingsMixin import SettingsMixin
 from stock.models import StockLocation
@@ -53,6 +54,30 @@ class BarcodeMixin:
         """
         return None
 
+    @property
+    def has_barcode_generation(self):
+        """Does this plugin support barcode generation."""
+        try:
+            # Attempt to call the generate method
+            self.generate(None)  # type: ignore
+        except NotImplementedError:
+            # If a NotImplementedError is raised, then barcode generation is not supported
+            return False
+        except:
+            pass
+
+        return True
+
+    def generate(self, model_instance: InvenTreeBarcodeMixin):
+        """Generate barcode data for the given model instance.
+
+        Arguments:
+            model_instance: The model instance to generate barcode data for. It is extending the InvenTreeBarcodeMixin.
+
+        Returns: The generated barcode data.
+        """
+        raise NotImplementedError('Generate must be implemented by a plugin')
+
 
 class SupplierBarcodeMixin(BarcodeMixin):
     """Mixin that provides default implementations for scan functions for supplier barcodes.
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/serializers.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/serializers.py
index 6ad15713b7..b31ab1818a 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/serializers.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/base/barcodes/serializers.py
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ from django.utils.translation import gettext_lazy as _
 from rest_framework import serializers
 
 import order.models
+import plugin.base.barcodes.helper
 import stock.models
 from order.status_codes import PurchaseOrderStatus, SalesOrderStatus
-from plugin.builtin.barcodes.inventree_barcode import InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin
 
 
 class BarcodeSerializer(serializers.Serializer):
@@ -23,6 +23,30 @@ class BarcodeSerializer(serializers.Serializer):
     )
 
 
+class BarcodeGenerateSerializer(serializers.Serializer):
+    """Serializer for generating a barcode."""
+
+    model = serializers.CharField(
+        required=True, help_text=_('Model name to generate barcode for')
+    )
+
+    pk = serializers.IntegerField(
+        required=True,
+        help_text=_('Primary key of model object to generate barcode for'),
+    )
+
+    def validate_model(self, model: str):
+        """Validate the provided model."""
+        supported_models = (
+            plugin.base.barcodes.helper.get_supported_barcode_models_map()
+        )
+
+        if model not in supported_models.keys():
+            raise ValidationError(_('Model is not supported'))
+
+        return model
+
+
 class BarcodeAssignMixin(serializers.Serializer):
     """Serializer for linking and unlinking barcode to an internal class."""
 
@@ -30,7 +54,7 @@ class BarcodeAssignMixin(serializers.Serializer):
         """Generate serializer fields for each supported model type."""
         super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
 
-        for model in InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin.get_supported_barcode_models():
+        for model in plugin.base.barcodes.helper.get_supported_barcode_models():
             self.fields[model.barcode_model_type()] = (
                 serializers.PrimaryKeyRelatedField(
                     queryset=model.objects.all(),
@@ -45,7 +69,7 @@ class BarcodeAssignMixin(serializers.Serializer):
         """Return a list of model fields."""
         fields = [
             model.barcode_model_type()
-            for model in InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin.get_supported_barcode_models()
+            for model in plugin.base.barcodes.helper.get_supported_barcode_models()
         ]
 
         return fields
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/builtin/barcodes/inventree_barcode.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/builtin/barcodes/inventree_barcode.py
index 78f694424d..d3d463d61d 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/builtin/barcodes/inventree_barcode.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/plugin/builtin/barcodes/inventree_barcode.py
@@ -9,28 +9,44 @@ references model objects actually exist in the database.
 
 import json
 
+from django.core.validators import MaxLengthValidator, MinLengthValidator
 from django.utils.translation import gettext_lazy as _
 
+import plugin.base.barcodes.helper
 from InvenTree.helpers import hash_barcode
-from InvenTree.helpers_model import getModelsWithMixin
 from InvenTree.models import InvenTreeBarcodeMixin
 from plugin import InvenTreePlugin
-from plugin.mixins import BarcodeMixin
+from plugin.mixins import BarcodeMixin, SettingsMixin
 
 
-class InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin(BarcodeMixin, InvenTreePlugin):
+class InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin(SettingsMixin, BarcodeMixin, InvenTreePlugin):
     """Builtin BarcodePlugin for matching and generating internal barcodes."""
 
     NAME = 'InvenTreeBarcode'
     TITLE = _('InvenTree Barcodes')
     DESCRIPTION = _('Provides native support for barcodes')
-    VERSION = '2.0.0'
+    VERSION = '2.1.0'
     AUTHOR = _('InvenTree contributors')
 
-    @staticmethod
-    def get_supported_barcode_models():
-        """Returns a list of database models which support barcode functionality."""
-        return getModelsWithMixin(InvenTreeBarcodeMixin)
+    SETTINGS = {
+        'INTERNAL_BARCODE_FORMAT': {
+            'name': _('Internal Barcode Format'),
+            'description': _('Select an internal barcode format'),
+            'choices': [
+                ('json', _('JSON barcodes (require more space)')),
+                ('short', _('Short barcodes (made for optimized space)')),
+            ],
+            'default': 'json',
+        },
+        'SHORT_BARCODE_PREFIX': {
+            'name': _('Short Barcode Prefix'),
+            'description': _(
+                'Customize the prefix used for short barcodes, may be useful for environments with multiple InvenTree instances'
+            ),
+            'validator': [str, MinLengthValidator(4), MaxLengthValidator(4)],
+            'default': 'INV-',
+        },
+    }
 
     def format_matched_response(self, label, model, instance):
         """Format a response for the scanned data."""
@@ -53,7 +69,7 @@ class InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin(BarcodeMixin, InvenTreePlugin):
             except json.JSONDecodeError:
                 pass
 
-        supported_models = self.get_supported_barcode_models()
+        supported_models = plugin.base.barcodes.helper.get_supported_barcode_models()
 
         if barcode_dict is not None and type(barcode_dict) is dict:
             # Look for various matches. First good match will be returned
@@ -79,3 +95,18 @@ class InvenTreeInternalBarcodePlugin(BarcodeMixin, InvenTreePlugin):
 
             if instance is not None:
                 return self.format_matched_response(label, model, instance)
+
+    def generate(self, model_instance: InvenTreeBarcodeMixin):
+        """Generate a barcode for a given model instance."""
+        barcode_format = self.get_setting('INTERNAL_BARCODE_FORMAT')
+
+        if barcode_format == 'json':
+            return json.dumps({model_instance.barcode_model_type(): model_instance.pk})
+
+        if barcode_format == 'short':
+            prefix = self.get_setting('SHORT_BARCODE_PREFIX')
+            model_type_code = model_instance.barcode_model_type_code()
+
+            return f'{prefix}{model_type_code}{model_instance.pk}'
+
+        return None
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/stock/models.py b/src/backend/InvenTree/stock/models.py
index 3a65f2c2f6..e0fa3d3c6f 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/stock/models.py
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/stock/models.py
@@ -142,11 +142,16 @@ class StockLocation(
         """Return API url."""
         return reverse('api-location-list')
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        """Return the associated barcode model type code for this model."""
+        return 'SL'
+
     def report_context(self):
         """Return report context data for this StockLocation."""
         return {
             'location': self,
-            'qr_data': self.format_barcode(brief=True),
+            'qr_data': self.barcode,
             'parent': self.parent,
             'stock_location': self,
             'stock_items': self.get_stock_items(),
@@ -367,6 +372,11 @@ class StockItem(
         """Custom API instance filters."""
         return {'parent': {'exclude_tree': self.pk}}
 
+    @classmethod
+    def barcode_model_type_code(cls):
+        """Return the associated barcode model type code for this model."""
+        return 'SI'
+
     def get_test_keys(self, include_installed=True):
         """Construct a flattened list of test 'keys' for this StockItem."""
         keys = []
@@ -397,7 +407,7 @@ class StockItem(
             'item': self,
             'name': self.part.full_name,
             'part': self.part,
-            'qr_data': self.format_barcode(brief=True),
+            'qr_data': self.barcode,
             'qr_url': self.get_absolute_url(),
             'parameters': self.part.parameters_map(),
             'quantity': InvenTree.helpers.normalize(self.quantity),
diff --git a/src/backend/InvenTree/templates/InvenTree/settings/barcode.html b/src/backend/InvenTree/templates/InvenTree/settings/barcode.html
index 982548a58c..8da99c0a9a 100644
--- a/src/backend/InvenTree/templates/InvenTree/settings/barcode.html
+++ b/src/backend/InvenTree/templates/InvenTree/settings/barcode.html
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
         {% include "InvenTree/settings/setting.html" with key="BARCODE_INPUT_DELAY" icon="fa-hourglass-half" %}
         {% include "InvenTree/settings/setting.html" with key="BARCODE_WEBCAM_SUPPORT" icon="fa-video" %}
         {% include "InvenTree/settings/setting.html" with key="BARCODE_SHOW_TEXT" icon="fa-closed-captioning" %}
+        {% include "InvenTree/settings/setting.html" with key="BARCODE_GENERATION_PLUGIN" icon="fa-qrcode" %}
     </tbody>
 </table>
 
diff --git a/src/frontend/src/pages/Index/Settings/SystemSettings.tsx b/src/frontend/src/pages/Index/Settings/SystemSettings.tsx
index 59bec1ab13..66ea306e68 100644
--- a/src/frontend/src/pages/Index/Settings/SystemSettings.tsx
+++ b/src/frontend/src/pages/Index/Settings/SystemSettings.tsx
@@ -98,7 +98,8 @@ export default function SystemSettings() {
               'BARCODE_ENABLE',
               'BARCODE_INPUT_DELAY',
               'BARCODE_WEBCAM_SUPPORT',
-              'BARCODE_SHOW_TEXT'
+              'BARCODE_SHOW_TEXT',
+              'BARCODE_GENERATION_PLUGIN'
             ]}
           />
         )