Datacode
Datacode

Datacode

Configure Datacode settings such as a No Read String, Module Size, or Search Strategy. This tool is useful for reading 2D Datamatrix symbology barcodes that are difficult to decode.

General Datacode Decode Settings

General Datacode Decode Settings
Setting
Description
Timeout
Set a time limit to stop the execution of the inspection tool, resulting in a failure.
No Read String
Specify a no read string.
Polarity
Select a polarity for the decode.
  • Any
  • Bright
  • Dark
  • Mixed
String Match
Enable String Match to decode successfully when the value matches the string provided.

Advanced Datacode Decode Settings

Advanced Datacode Decode Settings
Setting
Description
Detection Strategy
Select a search strategy based on speed or precision:
  • Super Fast
  • Fast
  • Precise
  • Strict
  • Extended
Decoding Strategy
Specify the precision of the implemented decode strategy.
  • Super Fast
  • Fast
  • Precise
  • Strict
  • Extended
Module Size
Determine the minimum and maximum range for modules.
Detection Method
Specify how code candidates are located.
Finder Tradeoff
Optimize parameters for weak or jagged edges.
Contrast Threshold
Set a contrast threshold for Datacode to use.
Line Count
Limit the number of Datamatrix modules in a row and column.
Allow Distortion
Select a distortion level:
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
Expected Gap Size
Specify the distance between neighboring modules.
Maximum Code Slant
Specify the maximum deviation from the right angle in the corner of the Finder Pattern.
Use Super Resolution
Determine the image up-scaling method for low-resolution codes depending on minimum module size.
Allow Mirrored
Allow mirrored codes.
Allow Broken Finder Pattern
Attempt to create a candidate if there are gaps in the Finder Pattern.
Allow Rectangular
Allow rectangular codes.
Allow Perspective Distortion
Allow codes with perspective distortion.