Aztec Barcode Font & Encoder

• Generates 2D Aztec matrix barcode symbols from a font.
• Easily integrates with Crystal Reports, Microsoft® Access® and Microsoft® Word mail-merge versions 2003 thru 2010.
• Compatible with both 32 and 64 bit systems, including Microsoft Office 2010 and Windows 7.
• Supports multiple development environments including VB 6, C# and .NET.
• Royalty Free Developer Licenses available.
• Available encoders include a Java Class Library, Microsoft® Windows® DLL, Crystal UFL and .NET Assembly.
• Uses IDAutomation Vertical Interleaved Technology™ with the IDAutomation2D font.
• The Aztec Fonts require special formatting so that the data, when the barcode font is applied, will be scannable. Font encoders and graphic encoders are provided to complete this automatically.
• Prices start at $199 for a Single User License. CAD GPB

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Aztec Barcode Overview

The IDAutomation Aztec Barcode Font and Encoder is a collection of components that generate Aztec barcode symbols with fonts and graphics.

Aztec is an area efficient two-dimensional (2D) barcode symbology capable of encoding large amounts of data. The data encoded may include letters, numbers, text and actual bytes of data, including extended characters, Unicode characters and small photos. IDAutomation recommends limiting the data encoded in each symbol to 800 characters or less if possible because many barcode scanners do not decode large symbols.

User Manual | Aztec FAQ | Support | Download Demo | Font Encoder Tutorial

The encoding and decoding process of the Aztec symbology is very complex. To print Aztec barcodes as a font, the encoded data must first be formatted with one of IDAutomation's Aztec Font Encoders. The encoder will return a text string, that when combined with the 2D font, will create a proper Aztec symbol. The example in Figure 1 encodes the text of "IDAUTOMATION Aztec Font and Encoder".

Figure 1.  Example of the 2-step process used to create Aztec symbols from a font.

Step 1: The "matrix" of characters is obtained from any of the Aztec Font Encoders:	Step 2: The Aztec symbol is created by applying the 2D font to the matrix of characters:
JOIFOFONKKDCJONADPPBCOP FIPDFEAAIKCAAGMCAEFJFKL PODDNKBAPILKLIPAEOJPKAK PNEEGIBAOCKKKCOAIGKJNIL CPLNNFLMNPKOKPPJIBDLDLO HNNJLDDNHHJFHLLLLDLDHDH

Aztec Barcode Features

In addition to the advantages mentioned above, the following features are provided in this barcode font package:

• The advanced Aztec font uses IDAutomation Vertical Interleaved Technology™ which allows increased throughput and printing at small X dimensions. For example, the IDAutomation SC7USB 2D Imager scans symbols printed with IDAutomation's Aztec barcode font as small as 3 points, which is an X dimension of .025CM or 10 mils.
• Compatible with Crystal Reports 9 and above.
• Custom tilde functions allow easy methods to encode tab and returns between fields in a single symbol.
• The COM DLL was created in C++ ATL and has no dependencies.
• The source code for any single encoder may be provided with the purchase of the Unlimited Developer License and a signed source code license agreement.
• Multiple fonts are provided - When a license is purchased for this font, the customer will receive all versions in a single ZIP file. The manual is also supplied in a file named "readme" in the ZIP file. The following fonts are included:
  • TrueType fonts are supplied in PC and Macintosh format. The TrueType TTF fonts are compatible with Macintosh OS X and all versions of Microsoft Windows, including Pocket PC. Macintosh formatted MTT TrueType fonts are compatible with Macintosh System 7.1 and above.
  • OpenType OTF fonts with PostScript outlines are provided. These are compatible with Windows®, Macintosh OS X and other systems supporting the OpenType format.
  • PostScript Type 1 fonts are supplied in binary, ASCII and Macintosh versions.
  • Also included in this package are PCL 5 LaserJet soft fonts from 2-14 points.
  • The Developer License grants the right to convert IDAutomation fonts to other formats as necessary including TrueDoc and OpenType.

Multiple Encoders Provided

Feature Comparison of Encoders Provided:

Multiple encoders provide more application integration options. It is necessary to use an encoder because of the complexity of the symbols. IDAutomation provides both font encoders and graphic encoders in this package. Font encoders return a text string, that when printed or displayed with the Aztec barcode font, create the Aztec symbol, as demonstrated in the Aztec Encoder for Windows Tutorial. The feature chart below lists the encoders provided with the packages.

Font Encoders:	Font and Encoder for Windows	Advantage Package
Windows® COM DLL
Crystal Reports UFL
.NET DLL		*
Java Class Library		*
Graphic Encoders:	Font and Encoder for Windows	Advantage Package
ActiveX Control
Signed ActiveX CAB File
.NET Forms Control		*
ASP.NET Web Server Control		*
Java Applet and Servlet		*

* The .NET DLL, Java Class Library, .NET Forms Control, ASP.NET Web Server Control and Java Applet & Servlet encoders require a Developer License.

Additional features and implementation tutorials are provided in the User Manual. If it is necessary to verify printed symbols, consider purchasing a Barcode Verifier or Hand-Held Imager.

Order the Aztec Font & Encoder

All orders include free, automatic registration for technical support and product upgrades for a period of 30 days. Support and upgrades may be provided beyond 30 days if the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription is purchased when making the order.

License Summary: (Choose the appropriate link to obtain more details about the license type.)

• The Developer License allows one (1) developer royalty-free distribution up to 10,000 user licenses.
• The 5 Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for up to five (5) developers and 20,000 user licenses.
• The Unlimited Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for an unlimited number of developers and an unlimited number of user licenses. (Includes Source**)
• Highly discounted Small and Mid-Size Company Developer Licenses grant the rights of the Developer License to qualifying organizations.
• The Single User License allows use of the Software for one (1) user in your organization. However, if the Software is used in connection with a high speed printer that prints over 55 pages per minute or a system (including all hardware, printer and software) having a cost totaling over $50,000 USD or equivalent in a foreign currency, a Developer License is required. Multiple User Licenses are also available in various quantities.

Aztec Font & Encoder for Windows Feature List	$199	$595*	$1190	$2380	$3570
Aztec Font & Encoder Advantage Package Feature List	$299	$895*	$1790	$3580	$5370

The .NET DLL, Java Class Library, .NET Forms Control, ASP.NET Web Server Control and Java Applet & Servlet encoders require a Developer License.

* The applicable Small or Mid-Size Company Agreement must be completed prior to purchase.

** The source code for any single encoder may be provided with the purchase of the Unlimited Developer License and a signed source code license agreement.

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