Keywords: Aztec-code, ISO/IEC 24778:2008

Professional Aztec Code Software Solutions

Looking to generate high-quality 2D barcodes? Barcodesoft Aztec Code software is the definitive answer for developers and businesses needing reliable ISO-compliant symbology.

What is Aztec Code?

Aztec-Code is a high-capacity 2D matrix barcode symbology capable of encoding both ASCII and extended ASCII characters. Defined by the ISO/IEC 24778:2008 standard, it is widely recognized for its "maelstrom" appearance, created by a unique centered finder pattern and module placement algorithm.

Technical Specifications

Size Range: 15x15 to 151x151 modules
Max Capacity: Up to 3,000 characters or 3,750 numbers
Customization: 36 pre-defined sizes & 19 error correction levels
Default Security: Level 5 (23% error correction)

Index	Symbol Format (Modules)
1	15 X 15 Compact
2	19 X 19
3	19 X 19 Compact
4	23 X 23
5	23 X 23 Compact
6	27 X 27
7	27 X 27 Compact
8	31 X 31
9	37 X 37
10	41 X 41
11	45 X 45
12	49 X 49
13	53 X 53
14	57 X 57
15	61 X 61
16	67 X 67
17	71 X 71
18	75 X 75
19	79 X 79
20	83 X 83
21	87 X 87
22	91 X 91
23	95 X 95
24	101 X 101
25	105 X 105
26	109 X 109
27	113 X 113
28	117 X 117
29	121 X 121
30	125 X 125
31	131 X 131
32	135 X 135
33	139 X 139
34	143 X 143
35	147 X 147
36	151 X 151 (Full Range)

Index

Symbol Format (Modules)

15 X 15 Compact

19 X 19

19 X 19 Compact

23 X 23

23 X 23 Compact

27 X 27

27 X 27 Compact

31 X 31

37 X 37

41 X 41

45 X 45

49 X 49

53 X 53

57 X 57

61 X 61

67 X 67

71 X 71

75 X 75

79 X 79

83 X 83

87 X 87

91 X 91

95 X 95

101 X 101

105 X 105

109 X 109

113 X 113

117 X 117

121 X 121

125 X 125

131 X 131

135 X 135

139 X 139

143 X 143

147 X 147

151 X 151 (Full Range)

Level Index	Data Redundancy
1	5%
2	10%
3	15%
4	20%
5	23% Default Optimization
6	25%
7	30%
8	35%
9	40%
10	45%
11	50%
12	55%
13	60%
14	65%
15	70%
16	75%
17	80%
18	85%
19	90% (Maximum Protection)

Level Index

Data Redundancy

10%

15%

20%

23% Default Optimization

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

55%

60%

65%

70%

75%

80%

85%

90% (Maximum Protection)

How to Print Aztec Code from Crystal Reports

1 Open your Crystal Report. Right-click Formula Fields and select "New..." from the context menu. Name it "Aztec1".

Aztec Code create formula crystal reports

2 Navigate to Functions List → Additional Functions → COM and .NET UFLs (u212com.dll) → Visual Basic UFLs. Double-click the BCSAztecEncodeCR function.

Pro Tip: Crystal Reports has a 254-character limit for formula fields. For larger codes, use multiple formula fields and determine the count using: BCSAztecFormulaNoForCR({Test.Data})

3 Input your database field as the parameter and save the formula.

Aztec Code crystal reports formula fields

4 Insert a text object into your report. Drag and drop all Aztec Code formula fields into the object in sequential order.

Aztec Code crystal reports formula field

5 Right-click the text object, choose Format Field, and set the typeface to "BcsAztec".

6 Finalize by clicking OK. Your Aztec Code barcode will now render in the report.