GS1 DataMatrix Rectangular

GS1 DataMatrix Rectangular

GS1 DataMatrix Rectangular is the rectangular variant of GS1 DataMatrix, equivalent to using format=rectangle.

Uses:

• Marking narrow areas with GS1 data, such as the edge of a part or a narrow label, for data that fits the largest rectangular symbol of 98 digits.

Variants:

• GS1 DataMatrix is the square variant.

Data syntax: GS1 Application Identifiers.

Standards: ISO/IEC 16022, ANSI/AIM BC11 - ISS Data Matrix, GS1 General Specifications.

Data and Options

• The data field input is provided in GS1 Application Identifier standard format.
• Note that it is not necessary to specify FNC1 characters since the encoder will insert these automatically where necessary.
• Deprecated. The dontlint option disables GS1 Application Identifier syntax validation allowing images to be generated for input that does not comply with GS1 standards.
• The columns and rows options are used to specify the size of the symbol.
• The version option can also be used to specify the symbol size, as version=RxC. Valid options are 8x18, 8x32, 12x26, 12x36, 16x36, 16x48.
• If columns, rows and version are unspecified the encoder will default to creating a symbol that is the minimum size to represent the given data.
• With strictspec, the ast option sizes the symbol to a GS1 application standard, such as:
  • ast=gs1.sst6 - healthcare primary packaging, such as a blister or vial
  • ast=gs1.sst8 - healthcare packs also scanned in general distribution
  • ast=gs1.sst10 - healthcare packs dispensed to the patient, such as an outer pack carrying the EU Falsified Medicines Directive's unique identifier
  • ast=gs1.sst7.dpm.a - direct part marking with a connected finder pattern, such as by laser or chemical etching
  • ast=gs1.sst7.dpm.b - direct part marking with separate modules, such as by dot peen
  • ast=gs1.sst12.trade, ast=gs1.sst12.group - tobacco unit packets, and aggregated packaging

Examples

GTIN 9521234543213; Expiration date; Batch; Ship to location:

Data:    (01)09521234543213(17)120508(10)ABCD1234(410)9501101020917
Options:
Encoder: gs1datamatrixrectangular