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For marking a data matrix with a design of dots, the following can be done:

1.Use DataMatrixEx and activate "Generate Dots" in the Extended Dialog.

2.Marking of any other data matrix barcode

a.Create a data matrix

b.Calculate the size of a single module of the data matrix

c.Hatch the data matrix with the parameters (Hatch property page)

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.Enable "Mark Lines as Dots" and set the grid raster values to the module size (Pen property page - Drill)

e.Enable "Use Geometry" and apply a hatched circle with a size smaller than the module (Pen property page - Drill)

f.Disable "Contour" for marking only the dots of the data matrix (Pen property page - Misc)