Each 2D barcode type supported by Barcode Xpress has its own object type. Barcode Xpress supports the creation of QR Code, Data Matrix, and PDF417 barcodes.

Although Barcode Xpress supports reading of Aztec, writing is not supported.

Basic Steps to Create a 2D Barcode

1. Instantiate the writer class for the barcode type you want to create.

2. Set the value you want to create.

   Property	Description
   BarcodeValue	Gets and sets the value of the barcode to be created.
   BarcodeData	Gets and sets the current barcode value as an array of bytes used only if non-ASCII text values are needed.

3. Call either the Create method (to create an hDib) or the CreateBitmap method (to create a System.Drawing.Bitmap) from the instanced writer class. These methods will return an image with the desired barcode.

   Method	Description
   Create	The main method for creating barcodes.
   CreateBitmap	Creates bitmap barcodes.

For guidelines on writing QR Code, Data Matrix, and PDF417 barcodes, see:

• Write a PDF417 Barcode 
• Write a Data Matrix Barcode
• Write a QR Code Barcode

See Also

Acquire an Image for Barcode Recognition

Recognize a Barcode

Access Results

Barcode Xpress Overview