Type (Aztec Code) |
The Aztec Code symbology's type affects it's finder pattern, data layers, and data values. The following options are available:
Auto. When Auto is selected, BarTender will automatically select either "Compact" or "Full" based on the number of layers and the data source used.
Compact. A Compact Aztec Code has two white and two black finder pattern rings (in addition to the center square), 1 to 4 data layers, and no reference grid.
Full. A Full Aztec Code has three white and three black finder pattern rings (in addition to the center square), 4 to 32 data layers, and a reference grid. The latter is a set of one-module wide rows of alternating one-module black and white squares. One row bisects the entire barcode (except the finder pattern area) beginning and ending at the midpoint of the outermost edge of the outermost layer. A second row is identical to, but perpendicular to, the first. In addition, there are rows immediately outside all four sides of every fourth layer (except the outermost layer). Each of these rows, however, continues completely across the barcode rather than wrapping around as the data layers do.
Rune. A Rune Aztec Code is a simplified type that supports data values between 0 and 1 byte. If the value is greater than 255, the barcode will be replaced with an error symbol.
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