IDAutomation Data Matrix Barcode Font & Encoder
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 Generate 2D Data Matrix ECC200 barcode symbols from a font.
- Compatible with many operating systems and development environments.
- Easily integrates with Crystal Reports, Access, Word, VB, .NET
and Java.
- Uses IDAutomation Vertical Interleaved Technology™ for improved
performance over competing solutions.
- Royalty-free, perpetual use Developer Licenses are available.
- Compatible with the IDAutomation
Universal 2D Barcode Font, which creates several barcode types
from a single font.
- Many different DataMatrix barcode
font encoders and
graphic encoders are available in
a single package.
- Includes Signed ActiveX Control with CAB file, and optional
ASP.NET Web Control, .NET Forms Control DLL and Java Library for
compatibility with many applications and operating systems including
Macintosh, Linux and Unix.
- Native formulas for Access, JavaScript and Crystal Reports allow
distribution without any DLLs.
- The mature code base used in this product has been in use since
2001.
- NEW -
C++ .H Header File now available.
Data Matrix Font & Encoder Overview
The IDAutomation DataMatrix Barcode Font & Encoder is a collection
of components that generate ECC200 Data Matrix barcode symbols with
fonts and graphics.
DataMatrix is a popular,
area efficient 2D (two-dimensional) barcode symbology similar to
Aztec and
QR Code 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 because it
can often be
difficult to decode large symbols.
The encoding and decoding process of DataMatrix is very complex.
To print DataMatrix barcodes as a font, the data will need to be formatted
with the IDAutomation DataMatrix encoder. The encoder will return a
character string that, when combined with the Data Matrix Font, will
create a proper barcode symbol. For example, by sending the text of
"IDAUTOMATION DataMatrix Font and Encoder" to the encoder, it
returns the string of characters as shown below. These characters will
create the correct symbol when the font is applied.
| The "matrix" of characters returned from the
Data Matrix Encoder: |
The 2D Data Matrix symbol created by applying
the font to the matrix of characters: |
AOBPCPGJAJDJFKAPHOFLBKHMGK
AJEBFLCLMAODGAJBDHMFAOOCKK
ALNPEAIDLKDFOOGLDLBNNDBKAK
AFANFPALPAEGOPDKHJADJBADHK
AFBLFPBCJEMKFPJLDAHKLOAAAK
AIKFJNGIFNILEHLCLKFONJLEKK
DLDLLDDLDDLDDDDDLDLDDLLDLL
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Multiple Encoders Provided:
Multiple encoders provide more options for application integration.
It is necessary to use an encoder because of the complexity of the 2D
Data Matrix barcode symbology. In this package, IDAutomation provides
both font encoders and graphic encoders. Barcode font encoders return
a text string, that when printed or displayed with the DataMatrix font,
create the DataMatrix symbol. The
Data Matrix Barcode Encoder for Windows Tutorial provides an example
of how this works.
Creating Data Matrix Barcodes in Microsoft Word Video Tutorial
The following chart summarizes how each type of encoder works:
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Font Encoder |
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Data sent to font encoder: |
Text string from encoder: |
Text string combined with the font on a report
field: |
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Created with the IDAutomation DataMatrix Barcode
Font and Encoder |
A text string is retrieved from encoder |
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Graphic Encoder |
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Data sent to encoder: |
Image returned from encoder: |
Image displayed on a report: |
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Created with the IDAutomation DataMatrix Barcode
Font and Encoder |
Image is retrieved from encoder and prepared
for display or printing |
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IDAutomation provides different packages of this DataMatrix barcode
product to suit various needs. The feature chart below lists the encoders
provided with the packages. Source code for any single encoder may be
provided with the purchase of the Unlimited Developer License and a
signed source
code agreement.
* The .NET DLL, Native JavaScript Font Encoder, Java Class Library,
.NET Forms Control, ASP.NET Web Server Control, Java Applet and Servlet
and Data Matrix C++ Header Files require a Developer License.
 IDAutomation also offers several Native Barcode Generators for
Crystal Reports,
JavaScript and
Microsoft Access
that create DataMatrix barcodes without any fonts or plug-ins, which
are not part of this package.
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.
Data Matrix Font & Encoder Features
In addition to the advantages mentioned above, the following features
are provided in this package:
- The advanced 2D Data Matrix font uses IDAutomation Vertical
Interleaved Technology™, which allows increased throughput and
printing at small X dimensions. For example, the
Hand Held Products
2D Imager scans symbols printed with the IDAutomation DataMatrix
barcode font as small as 3 points, which is an X dimension of .025CM
or 10 mils.
- Compatible with Crystal Reports.
- Can be used in a
Word mail-merge with Windows and the Macintosh.
- Custom tilde functions allow an easy method to encode tab and
returns between fields in a single symbol.
- Complies with ECC200, ANSI/AIM BC11,
ISO/IEC
16022,
ISO/IEC 15434,
Department of Defense UID,
MIL-STD-130 and other specifications that require ECC200.
- Automatic square symbol size selection from 10x10 to 144x144.
- Supports rectangular symbols from 8x18 to 16x48.
- Supports Encoding Modes BASE256, C40, TEXT and ASCII.
- The COM DLL was created in C++ ATL and has no dependencies.
- The Java Class Library is compatible with JDK 1.1 and above.
- All font encoders provided are compatible with the
Universal 2D Font, which creates several barcode types from
a single font.
- Source code for any single encoder may be provided with
the purchase of the Unlimited Developer License and a signed
source
code agreement. Available source code includes:
- C++ .H Header File (compatible with G++, Visual C++ and
other C++ compilers)
- C# .NET (compatible with Visual Studio 2003 and up)
- Crystal Reports VB formula (for Crystal 9 and up)
- JavaScript
- VB 6 and VBA for Access and Excel 2000 and up
- MAC VBA (compatible with Excel 2004 for MAC)
- Java (compatible with JDK 1.1 and up)
- Multiple barcode 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.
 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.
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after the order is approved.
Other ordering options.
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License Summary: (Choose the appropriate link to obtain
more details about the license type.)
- The
Developer License
allows one (1) developer royalty-free, perpetual use 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**
- The
Small Company Developer License grants 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. Highly discounted
Multiple User Licenses are also available in various quantities.
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$199 |
$595* |
$1190 |
$2380 |
$3570** |
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$299 |
$895* |
$1790 |
$3580 |
$5370** |
The .NET DLL, Native JavaScript Font Encoder, Java Class Library,
.NET Forms Control, ASP.NET Web Server Control, Java Applet and Servlet
and Data Matrix C++ Header Files require a Developer License.
* The Small 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
agreement.
If there are any questions, please
contact IDAutomation.
The following IDAutomation products also support Data
Matrix: ActiveX Controls,
.NET Forms Controls,
ASP.NET Server
Controls, Java Applets
and Servlets and
Data Matrix Readers & Imagers. For creating Data Matrix symbols
on web pages, IDAutomation recommends one of the following products:
ASP Barcode Server
for IIS, ASP.NET
Server Control or the
Java Servlet.
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