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For marking a data matrix with a design of dots, depending on the data matrix chosen after creating a BarCode, the following can be done:

1.For DataMatrixEx, activate "Generate Dots" in the Extended Dialog.

2.For all other Data matrix types, the following should be done:

a.Create a data matrix and choose the desired data matrix type

b.Calculate the size of a single module of the data matrix. For quadratic BarCodes:
Size of one single module = x_length of the BarCode/number of cells

c.In Hatch property page, Hatch the data matrix with the following parameters:

i.Distance = size of one single module

ii.Start Offset = half of the size of the single module

iii.Linereduction = very close to the start offset

d.In the Pen property page -> Drill, Enable "Mark Lines as Dots" and set the grid raster values to the module size

e.Enable "Use Geometry" and apply a hatched circle with a size smaller than the module

f.In the Pen property page -> Misc, Disable "Contour" for marking only the dots of the data matrix