The Black Ice Data Matrix Barcode Read/Write SDK/ActiveX toolkit allows developers to add 2D Data Matrix reading and writing to their applications. Data Matrix barcodes can store large amounts of data in a small symbol, up to a maximum 3,116 Digits or 2,335 ASCII characters. Unlike linear (1D) barcodes, which are typically used to store a record or account number which then must be retrieved from a database in order to get additional information, Data Matrix barcode symbols can typically store all of the information associated with a particular record. This way, using Data Matrix barcodes, developers can eliminate database information retrieval, and can simply read all account details from the Data Matrix barcode symbol itself.
Using the Structured Append feature, developers can link up to 16 data matrices logically to each other.
