activePDF Toolkit 2011 API Reference
Aztec Code

Glossary Item Box


Overview

Aztec Code is a 2D matrix symbology that encodes large amounts of data. It is especially useful for small objects. The size of the barcode adjusts automatically depending on input data. 

 

Encoding

Codeable characters: Alphanumeric characters and/or bytes

 

Structure

  • Variable amount of data up to 1914 Bytes or 3067 alphanumeric characters
  • Check digit: The check digit is internally calculated.
  • Error correction is automatically included in the code.

NOTE: Toolkit analyzes the input data to determine the most suitable compaction method.