Introduction of Data Matrix Barcode Generator for RDLC
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Data Matrix barcode control for RDLC is a powerful report tool lets you create robust reporting solution with barcode generation and printing capabilities. This barcode library can be used in VB.NET, C#, Managed C++ and Borland Delphi for .NET.
OnBarcode.com provides Data Matrix Barcode Generator for .NET RDLC Local Report which also supports 30+ other linear & 2d barcodes generation for RDLC Report.
- Linear Barcodes on RDLC Report: Code 128, EAN-8, Data Matrix, GS1 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, RM4SCC etc.
- 2D Barcodes on RDLC Report: including QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF-417.
How to Generate Data Matrix in RDLC Using Barcode Generation SDK
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Firstly, please download .NET RDLC Report Data Matrix Generator SDK. Then, follow the steps to insert Data Matrix barcode into RDLC project:
- Download OnBarcode's Barcode for .NET Windows Forms barcode Generating Control and unzip;
- Create new RDLC in Visual Studio either in C# or VB;
- In Data Source forms, select Database as the Data Source, Dataset as the Database Model then click New Connection button;
- In the following Choose Your Database Objects, choose Product table then switch back to the Report Wizard;
- Click CustomerID, TerritoryID and AccountNumber fields in Arrange Fields page;
- Double click the Report1.rdlc file and create a new column name it Barcode;
- Navigate to OnBarcode.Barcode.WinForms.dll and add it as reference;
- You can use the barcode control in your project now;
User-friendly guideline is provided on onbarcode.com, please refer to: Developer Guide for Barcode Generation in .NET RDLC Reports.
RDLC Report Barcode Generator Supporting Barcode Types
TopBarcode Control for RDLC Local Report - Barcode Image Generation
- 1D / Linear Barcodes in RDLC Report:
- 2D / Matrix Barcodes in RDLC Report: Data Matrix in RDLC, PDF-417 in RDLC, QR Code in RDLC
Common Asked Questions
What is data matrix?
Data Matrix barcode is one of the 2d or matrix barcode symbologies that is made of black (bar) and white (space) modules that are usually arranged in a square pattern.
Data Matrix barcodes are capable of storage of both text and binary data, and are smaller and more compact than QR codes.
Using OnBarcode RDLC Barcode Generator SDK, you can easily create, encode, print and insert Data Matrix barcodes into RDLC report designer and report viewer.
How much data can a Data Matrix barcode hold?
A Data Matrix barcode can hold a maximum of data:
- Alphanumeric data: up to 2,335 characters
- Byte data (8-bit): 1,555 characters
- Numeric data: 3,116 digits
What is the minimum and maximum size of Data Matrix barcode?
In Data Matrix ISO standard, ECC200 Data Matrix minimum dimension size is 10 x 10 modules. And the maximum dimension size of Data Matrix is 144 x 144 modules.
Each modules are in squares.
OnBarcode RDLC Barcode library supports all formats defined in Data Matrix ISO standard.
What is the ISO standard for Data Matrix barcode?
Data Matrix ISO specification is ISO/IEC 16022, and the latest standard version is ISO/IEC 16022:2024.
Data Matrix barcode is a 2D barcode symbology, which is also supporting ISO 15415 for 2D label-based barcodes.
RDLC Barcode Generator SDK fully supports ISO compatible Data Matrix generations in RDLC reports in Visual Studio .NET IDE.
What are the different types of Data Matrix?
According to Data Matrix latest ISO standard (ISO/IEC 16022), there are two versions of Data Matrix
OnBarcode RDLC Barcode Library for VS.NET supports Data Matrix ECC200 in square or in rectangle, which uses the Reed-Solomon error correction.
- ECC 000-140
- ECC 200 (Recommended by ISO/IEC 16022)
OnBarcode RDLC Barcode Library for VS.NET supports Data Matrix ECC200 in square or in rectangle, which uses the Reed-Solomon error correction.
Can a phone scan a Data Matrix barcode?
Of course you can.
Data Matrix codes can be easily scanned using barcode scanners or your smartphone (iPhone or Android phone) equipped with barcode scanning apps.
What is the difference between Data Matrix and QR Code?
Data Matrix and QR Code have lot of same features. They are both 2 dimensional (matrix) barcodes, and enable to encode plain text, Unicode text, binary data.
Both of them are encoding GS1 business data messages. Both of Data Matrix and QR Code support Macro, which allows storing large data into multiple Data Matrixs or QR Codes.
RDLC Barcode SDK fully supports both Data Matrix and QR Code 2d barcodes generation in RDLC reports in Visual Studio ASP.NET, WinForms projects.
