advanced barcode settings
The Advanced tab of a barcode element contains the controls that enable you to enter coordinates, size, rotation and name. See topic element coordinates for more information. It differs from other elements since it contains a Size mode combo box that enables you to define automatic sizing for data connected barcode elements.
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In this case, all manual resizing is disabled: the Width and Height text boxes are disabled and you'll only be able to use the mouse to reposition the element but not to resize it. This functionality is intended for two purposes:
In this last scenario the size of the barcode changes at each location, the Anchor point selection will determine which side of the element will be kept Anchored and which will vary:
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Here's an example of a barcode element (Code 128) with automatic size mode (Anchor left) and connected to a data source containing address data: Even though it's the same barcode element, its size varies according to the data it needs to encode. |