WriterSetting.MinWidth for DataMatrix

[Document Partner]

Hi,

I am using the BarcodeWriter for DataMatrix barcodes.
Why is the MinWidth minimum value (as also stated in the documentation) 2.
When I am setting this to 1 it seems to be ignored and 2 is used instead.
Are there any technical restrictions that require MinWidth to be greater than or equal to 2?

kind regards,
Roman

[Alex]

Hello Roman,

It's a limitation in our SDK. We do not recommend to use barcodes with cell width 1.

You can generate barcode with a cell width equal to 1 as follows:

• Generate barcode in vector form (as graphical path)
• Scale barcode (graphical path)
• Print *

Best regards, Alexander

[Document Partner]

hi,

thanks for your quick answer!
could you state, why it is not recommended?
are there any common pitfalls in using barcodes with a low cell width?

kind regards

[Alex]

Hello,

could you state, why it is not recommended?
are there any common pitfalls in using barcodes with a low cell width?

Barcode reading algorithm works as follows:

• Recognition algorithm reads information about cells of barcode. In most cases recognition algorithm can correctly read information about a cell of barcode if the cell has 2-3 pixels and 1-2 pixels of cell are lost.
• Error correction algorithm is used to verify/restore barcode data.

Barcode with a low cell width has more chances to "lose cell" and in this case the error correction algorithm can only be used to read/restore data of barcode.

Best regards, Alexander