Aztec Code Barcode

This Symbology is also known as Aztec Barcode, ANSI/AIM BC13 ITS/97/002

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

Aztec Code BarcodeAztec Code is a two-dimensional matrix symbology containing dark and light square data modules. It has a finder pattern of concentric square rings centered on a single dark module located in the center of the symbol. A two-dimensional imaging device such as a CCD camera is necessary to scan the symbology. Aztec Code can encode all 8-bit values (0-127 ASCII and 128-255 ISO 8859-1, Latin Alphabet No.1) and performs Reed Solomon Error Correction based on user-selectable percentages (5% to 95%). Aztec Code is used for small item marking applications using a wide variety of printing and marking technologies.

Aztec Code implementation in Barcode Professional supports FNC1, Extended Channel Interpretation (ECI) and "Aztec Runes" which is a series of 256 small machine-readable marks compatible with Aztec Code, available for special applications.

Aztec Code Barcode
Aztec Code Barcode

How to create Aztec Code barcodes using Barcode Professional

Note: Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get an Aztec Code barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to AztecCode.
  • Set the AztecCodeFormat property.
  • Set the AztecCodeErrorCorrection property.
  • Set the AztecCodeRune property if needed to a value from 0 up to 255.
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the AztecCodeModuleSize property (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the QuietZoneWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode.
  • If desired, you can use the tilde character "~" to specify special characters in the input data. To do that you must set the AztecCodeProcessTilde property to True. Read more about how it works.
Note: Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get an Aztec Code barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to AztecCode.
  • Set the AztecCodeFormat property.
  • Set the AztecCodeErrorCorrection property.
  • Set the AztecCodeRune property if needed to a value from 0 up to 255.
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    All values for barcode dimensions are expressed in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils. For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit property as needed.
    • Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode.
  • If desired, you can use the tilde character "~" to specify special characters in the input data. To do that you must set the AztecCodeProcessTilde property to True. Read more about how it works.

How Actec Code tilde processing works

When working with Aztec Code tilde processing keep in mind the following rules:
  • ~1: is used to represent the FNC1 code
  • ~7NNNNNN: is used to specify the Extended Channel Interpretation (ECI) and NNNNNN is a value between 000000 and 999999. Default is ECI 000003 which represents the ISO 8859-1 Latin Alphabet No. 1
  • ~dNNN: is used to represent a byte value in decimal notation. NNN must be a numeric value ranging from 000 to 255
  • ~hXX: is used to represent a byte value in hexadecimal notation. XX must be a hexadecimal value ranging from 00 to FF
Example of Aztec Code barcode images

Code property = ABC 123456789 will produce the following barcode image:

Aztec Code Barcode - Code property = ABC 123456789

Code property = My Tradermak® and Copyright© will produce the following barcode image:

Aztec Code Barcode - Code property = My Tradermak® and Copyright©



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