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How to Generate Data Matrix in .NET WinForms

How to Generate & Print 2D Data Matrix Barcode Images in .NET WinForms with C# & VB.NET

Complete written in Visual C#.NET for .NET Framework 2.0/3.0/4.0
Generated Data Matrix compatible with ISO / IEC 16022 (2nd edition 2006-09-15)
Simple to integrate 2D Data Matrix generating DLL into .NET WinForms applications
Easy to generate and create 2D Data Matrix in .NET WinForms class and console applications
Draw high quality 2D Data Matrix barcodes in gif, jpeg, png, tiff, and bitmap files
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Professional and mature 2D Data Matrix barcode generating component extensively used

.NET WinForms Data Matrix Barcode Generator Overview

Data Matrix Barcode Encoder SDK Software for WinForms is a powerful barcode feature of KA.Barcode for .NET WinForms, which helps users easily generate and print Data Matrix and other linear & bi-dimensional barcodes in Windows Forms, C#, VB.NET class & console applications. In addition, the user-friendly interface provides easy access for customization of the generated barcode images.

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Data Matrix Barcode Overview in WinForms

Data Matrix, also known as Data Matrix ECC 200, is a kind of two-dimensional (Matrix) barcode symbology, which can hold large amount of data. DataMatrix is being used to encode product and serial number information on electrical rating plates; to mark of surgical instruments in Japan; and other items during manufacturing.

Data Matrix Encodable Data in WinForms

Standard ASCII characters: 0-127 including A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and special characters
Extended ASCII characters: 128-255

Download Data Matrix Barcode SDK in .NET WinForms

Developers are able to download KA.Barcode for .NET WinForms trial version for free. The unzipped trial package contains: "KeepAutomation.Barcode.Windows.dll", User Manual, End User License Agreement and Order Page.

As a "KA Barcode" watermark appears on the generated Data Matrix barcode images, evelopers cannot use this trial version for any commercial application.

How to Insert Data Matrix Barcode in .NET Windows Forms

Refer to the following steps to generate Data Matrix barcode image in .NET Windows Forms.

Download the trial version of .NET WinForms Data Matrix barcode SDK and unzip it.
Open your Visual Studio and add "KeepAutomation.Barcode.Windows.dll" from the unzipped package to the Toolbox.
Drag and drop "BarCodeControl" from Visual Studio Toolbox to your project form.
Select Data Matrix barcode type in the Properties window.
Reset your Data Matrix barcode properties through the "Properties" window.

How to Create Data Matrix in WinForms Using C# or VB

Add "KeepAutomation.Barcode.Windows.dll" to your .NET WinForms project reference.
Compile the following C# or VB demo code to generate Data Matrix barcode image in .NET WinForms.

C# Sample code

     BarCode datamatrix = new BarCode();
     datamatrix.Symbology = KeepAutomation.Barcode.Symbology.DataMatrix;
     datamatrix.CodeToEncode = "DataMatrix";
     datamatrix.X = 4;
     datamatrix.Y = 4;
     datamatrix.generateBarcodeToImageFile("C://barcode-datamatrix-csharp.gif");

VB Sample code

     Dim datamatrix As KeepAutomation.Barcode.Bean.BarCode = New KeepAutomation.Barcode.Bean.BarCode

     datamatrix.Symbology= KeepAutomation.Barcode.Symbology.DataMatrix
     datamatrix.CodeToEncode = "DataMatrix"
     datamatrix.X = 4
     datamatrix.Y = 4
     datamatrix.generateBarcodeToImageFile("C://barcode-datamatrix-vbnet.gif")

How to Generate GS1 compatible Data Matrix in .NET WinForms

GS1 system uses Data Matrix as a GS1 barcode because Data Matrix barcode is able to encode GS1 System data structures and offers other technical advantages. Data Matrix ISO version ECC 200 is the only version that supports GS1 System data structures, including Function 1 Symbol Character. Users may make it work using "FNC1" property and setting it to "FNC1.First", which designates data formatted in accordance with the GS1 General Specifications.

C# Sample code

     datamatrix.FNC1 = KeepAutomation.Barcode.FNC1.First;

VB Sample code

     datamatrix.FNC1 = KeepAutomation.Barcode.FNC1.First

How to Generate Data Matrix with Data Mode and Format Mode in .NET WinForms

Data Matrix has multiple data modes to encode different types of data including ASCII, C40, Text, X12, EDIFACT and Base 256. Barcode Control SDK for WinForms adds "Auto" data mode for easy generation. Users may set "DataMatrixDataMode" property to encode data. Besides, Data Matrix has different format modes size from 10*10 to 144*144 and 8*8 to 16*16 respectively. Developers may change the format mode by using "DataMatrixFormatMode" property.

C# Sample code

     datamatrix.DataMatrixDataMode = KeepAutomation.Barcode.DataMatrixDataMode.Auto;
     datamatrix.DataMatrixFormatMode = KeepAutomation.Barcode.DataMatrixFormatMode.FM_12X12;

VB Sample code

     datamatrix.DataMatrixDataMode = KeepAutomation.Barcode.DataMatrixDataMode.Auto
     datamatrix.DataMatrixFormatMode = KeepAutomation.Barcode.DataMatrixFormatMode.FM_12X12

How to Generate Data Matrix with Tilde Function in .NET WinForms

Tilde function is encoded in Barcode Generator DLL for .NET Winforms for developers to encode special characters in Data Matrix. Users may apply this function by setting "TildeEabled" to true.

C# Sample code

     datamatrix.TildeEnabled = true;

VB Sample code

     datamatrix.TildeEnabled = true

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