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BCT_2OF5MATRIX

 

Field of Application

Code 2 of 5 matrix is a universal barcode with many applications in the industry.

 

Charset / Number of Characters

The charset comprises the digits 0..9. The number of digits is not limited.

 

Checkdigit

The use of a checkdigit is optional. The barcode library can generate it automatically.

 

Characteristics

•The aspect ratio between thin and thick modules can be adjusted using the properties BarcodeThinBar and BarcodeThickBar. To adjust for example a ratio of 1 : 2,5 set BarcodeThinBar = 2 and BarcodeThickBar = 5.

•The Code 2 of 5 matrix is with the exception of the very broad bars in the start- and stop characters a two-width-code. In the barcode library the width of the start / stop bars is adjusted fix to the double width of the BarcodeThickBar.