Matrix 2 of 5

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Matrix 2 of 5

Matrix 2 of 5

Matrix 2 of 5 is a linear one-dimensional barcode. Matrix 2 of 5 is a self-checking numerical-only barcode.

Unlike the Interleaved 2 of 5, all of the information is encoded in the bars; the spaces are of a fixed width and used only to separate the bars. Matrix 2 of 5 is used primarily for warehouse sorting, photo finishing, and airline ticket marking.

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Add the Barcode to a Report

1.Drag the Barcode item from the report controls toolbox tab and drop it onto the report.

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2.Set the control’s Symbology property to Matrix2of5.

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3.Specify common barcode properties and properties specific to Matrix 2 of 5.

Specific Properties

In the property grid, expand the Symbology list and specify the following properties specific to Matrix 2 of 5:

Calculate a Checksum

Specifies whether to calculate a checksum for the barcode.

Wide Narrow Ratio

Specifies the density of a barcode's bars.