There are several requirements you must have correctly set to populate the work order database with horizontal boring (HBORE) barcode data. They are listed below with clarifying screenshots.
Settings > Toolfile Machine Type: Horizontal Boring Machine.
Settings > Machine Type: Select your machine type, but do not leave the selection "None."
Settings > Barcode Format: Select your barcode format, but do not leave the selection "None."
Tools > Horizontal Drills: Set the tool diameter and face as shown in the screenshots below, or as needed by your company: