QRCode Properties

When you select a QR Code item in the label graphic or in the Graphical Items list, the QRCode Item area displays properties for the selected QR Code item. QR Code is an international standard to encode text as black-and-white images suitable for scanning with a digital camera. For more information, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code.

Option Descriptions
Option Description

Text

Text content to be encoded into QR Code (text and variables). Text content can also be conditional based on the arc flash variable. The text itself is not displayed on the label. Only the QR Code image is displayed.

Position

Location and size of the QR code. Note that the exact size of the QR code image will vary based upon text, mode and version. If the QR code image is smaller, it will be centered inside of the position.

Mode

Specify the type of text being encoded. The default option of Alphanumeric handles most conditions. Use Byte if you want to encode all ASCII characters. Use Kanji if you want to encode Japanese text.

Error Correction

Specify the level of error correction in the QR code image. Based on the size of the code on the label, different levels of error correction can enhance the ability to scan the QR code.

Visibility

Control when this QR code is visible using a visibility condition based on the arc flash variable.

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