Creating a Barcode
To create a Data Matrix Barcode (must have a DIB open), move to the menu item: Data Matrix > Write…
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Barcode String |
Information to be encoded. May contain alpha-numeric data up to 3,116 Digits or 2,335 ASCII characters. This information must be typed in (Text Input radio button is checked) or read from file (File Input radio button is checked). |
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Unit |
The Offset and Size can be shown in different units: pixels, millimeters or inch/100. |
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Align |
The barcode can be aligned to one of the corners of drawing area. The user can select “Left-Top”, “Right-Top”, “Left-Bottom” or “Right-Bottom” corner. |
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Offset |
Distance from the aligned corner in X and Y direction, in the chosen unit. |
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Size |
“Large”, “Medium” or “Small” barcode can be chosen, the “Width” and “Height” fields show the size in the chosen units. Other size can be set directly in a separate dialog, invoked by “Advanced Settings” button. |
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Rotation |
Orientation of the barcode (0 degree, 90 degree, 180 degree or 270 degree). |
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Preview |
This fields shows (with grey rectangle) the current position of barcode on the whole document. |
Pressing the “Advanced Settings” button, the following dialog appears:
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Cell Size |
Refers to the height and width in pixels of each segment in the barcode. |
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Logical Quiet Zone Size |
Is the buffer around the barcode. The unit of measurement is specified as the Cell Size above. |
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Add Structured Append Info box |
By checking the Add Structured Append Info box, matrices may be created to link Data Matrix barcodes. |
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Data Matrix Index |
Specifies the ID of the current Barcode and relates directly to the Total Number of Linked Matrices. |
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Total Number of Linked Matrices |
The total end number of matrices to be linked. |
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Chain (File) ID |
Numeric name for the matrix set. |
Reading a Data Matrix Barcode
To read a Data Matrix barcode, navigate to the Data Matrix > Read… menu item.
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Minimal Cell Size |
Should be no less then the smallest Cell Size value of the barcode to be read. |
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Minimal Quiet Zone Size |
Equally cannot be smaller then the smallest Quiet Zone specified during barcode creation. |