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 2013 and Windows 8.
• Supports multiple development environments including VB 6, C# and .NET.
• Available encoders include a Java Class Library, Microsoft® Windows® DLL, Crystal UFL and .NET Assembly.
• Uses IDAutomation Vertical Interleaved Technology® with the IDAutomation2D font.
• Multiple font types are included in the package, such as Digitally Signed TrueType, OpenType, PostScript and PCL fonts.
• With a purchase of the Developer License or above, Web Fonts are included in WOFF, EOT and SVG formats to easily display barcodes in any web browser.
• 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.
• Royalty Free Developer Licenses available.
• Prices start at $299 for a Single User License.

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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 alphabetic characters, numbers, text and actual bytes of data, including extended types, Unicode characters and small pictures. 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.

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.
• With a purchase of the Developer License or above, Web Fonts are included in WOFF, EOT and SVG formats to easily display barcodes in any web browser.

Multiple Encoders Provided

Feature Comparison of Encoders Provided:

Multiple encoders provide more options for application integration. It is necessary to use an encoder because of the complexity of the symbols. IDAutomation provides both font encoders and graphic encoders in these packages. 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 Tutorial. The feature chart below lists the encoders provided with the software packages.

Font Encoders:	User Suite	Developer Suite
Windows® COM DLL
Crystal Reports UFL
.NET DLL
Java Class Library
Graphic Encoders:	User Suite	Developer Suite
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 the IDAutomation SC7USB 2D Imager.

Order the Aztec Font & Encoder Suite

All orders include automatic registration and lifetime Level 1 support and include one incident of Level 2 support for a period of 60 days. Level 2 support and upgrades may be provided beyond 60 days if the Level 2 Support and Upgrade Subscription is purchased when making the order.

License Summary
Limited use of the software for (1) user.
End-user font encoders.
Silent installer with source.
Source code provision and license transfers.
All users at a single site within a single Organization.
Internal and external distribution rights.
Web fonts provided.
Developer licensed font encoders and source code.
Modification, conversion and embedding.
Custom modifications.
Your company or application name in a customized font.
Allows use for up to (1) developer and 10K users.
Up to (5) developers and 20K users.
Unlimited number of developers and users.
Unlimited indemnification and liability.
Ownership of derivative works.
Royalty free distribution rights.
Complete source code provided by request.
Software Options
Aztec Font & Encoder Suite	IDA22	$299	$1590	$1790	$3580	$5370
Multiple User Licenses are also available in various quantities. Discounts of 50% for Small and 25% for Mid-Size Companies are available on Developer and above license options. Qualifying Applicants must complete and submit the appropriate Small or Mid-Size Company Agreement prior to purchase. IDAutomation.com offers secure, encrypted online ordering by credit card and immediate delivery via download after the order is approved. Other ordering options.