Barcode Object

Overview

The barcode object will create an image coded to represent a text string. The image on the screen can be scanned to retrieve the text string, for instance a link to a product web site, a product code, or an email address.

Creating a Barcode object

In the Objects tab, double-click on the icon (QR or DataMatrix, see below) or click it and draw where you want it on the edit area. A dialog asking for the initial string to create the barcode from is presented. You may later right-click the object and select Edit selected object to edit the specific settings for the image.

QR

Insert a QR (Quick Response) code image in your scene.

Read more: QR Code - wikipedia.org

Data Matrix

Inserts a Data Matrix code image.

Read more: Data Matrix - wikipedia.org

Settings

Connect data

Specify a data connection to generate the barcode information from.

Connected to external text file

Lets you toggle the data connection on/off.

Texture size

Length in pixels of the sides of the original object.

Compress size

Will apply lossy compression on the image.

Example