Aztec Code
Aztec is one of the types of barcodes that can be added to a template; see Barcode.
The barcode can be added either using the Barcode toolbar button or through selecting Insert > Barcode on the menu; see Adding a Barcode.
Initially the barcode will have the barcode type's default properties. To change those properties, such as the scale and color, open the Barcode properties dialog: right-click the barcode (on the Design tab in the Workspace) and select the barcode type on the shortcut menu.
Barcode properties
This topic lists the properties of the barcode type Aztec. For the properties of other barcode types, see Barcode properties.
Module size
Enter the
size of the square modules in pixels
Configuration type
Use
the drop-down to select the format type used when creating the barcode: only full range format, only compact formats, or any format.
Preferred configuration
Use the drop-down to select the preferred format
for the barcode. Note that the barcode generator may choose a different format if the
data cannot be represented by the preferred format.
Encoding
Use the drop-down
to select the encoding type:
- Normal can encode
any character but is not very efficient for encoding binary values
(above 128)
- Binary is to be used only if the data contains many bytes/characters above 128.
Error Correction Level
This option reserves a percentage of the symbol capacity for error correction. The recommended percentage for this type of barcode is 23.
Rune
When set to
a value between 0 and 255, an Aztec Rune corresponding to the selected
value is created. Set the Rune to -1 to disable this feature.
Scale
Defines if and how
the rendered barcode is scaled in relation to the parent element:
- None: The barcode is rendered
based on the module width.
- Fit to box: The barcode
is stretched to fit the parent box in both width and height.
- Proportionally: The barcode
is stretched up to where it fits either the width or height of the parent box, whichever
requires the less stretching.
Color
The Color property allows you to choose a different Barcode color (instead of black) and Background color (instead of white), by typing a hexadecimal color value (see for example w3school's color picker).
Output format
Defines how
the barcode is output on the page. There are two possible formats:
- SVG: Vector format. This is
smaller in size, but not compatible with Email output.
- PNG: Binary rasterized
format. This is slightly larger than SVG but will display properly
in Email output.
|