BizCode Barcode Generator for .NET Ultimate
The most robust & powerful barcode generating SDK for Microsoft .NET Framework
Quick Overviews
  • Powerful barcode creating DLL
  • Completely run in VB.NET
  • 100% sample code provided
  • Multiple barcode formats
  • Full controls provided
Tutorial to Generate Data Matrix in VB.NET Library
Data Matrix (a.k.a. Data Matrix ECC200) is an alphanumeric two-dimensional barcode symbology, which is made up of light and dark cells (a.k.a. modules). There are six data-encoding modes for data matrix to carry different types of data in ASCII characters (Standard & Extended) appropriately.
Data Matrix Generator SDK for VB.NET is able to create 100% managed code in VB .NET. It is easy to integrate with Visual Basic .NET development environments, which supports this generator to be built and run completely.
With Data Matrix Generator for VB.NET projects, Data Matrix barcode image can be saved into JPEG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, PNG files as well as in the memory. Developers can manipulate barcode images using advanced imaging options provided by this generator.

Data Matrix Generator for VB.NET provides a complete barcode generating guide for users to generate Data Matrix barcodes according to Data Matrix Specification in ISO and GS1 standard. You can get more specific tutorials here on how to encode valid data for Data Matrix, how customize Data Matrix barcode image, and how to specify proper size for Data Matrix.
Data Matrix Generator for VB.NET Features
Encodable CharactersSupport to encode:
- Standard ASCII characters 0-127 (default: ISO/IEC 646)
- Extended ASCII characters 128-255 (default: ISO/IEC 8859-1)
Barcode SpecificationCompatible with Data Matrix barcode specification in ISO; Also support to create GS1 compatible Data Matrix barcodes
Simple to UseWorking perfection Microsft Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010 and VB.NET IDEs
Lower ASCII SupportSupport to simply encode functions, such as tabs & returns in Data Matrix barcodes
Detailed documentationProvide detailed documentation, includes source code for the Barcode Image Generator written in VB.NET projects
High Quality BarcodeExport high quality graphic images in WMF, BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG and TIF formats or in graphic objects for VB.NET
Data Matrix Generator for VB.NET Requirements
Windows OS
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows XP
Development Environments
- .NET 2.0/3.0/4.0
- Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010
- VB.NET Windows Forms Application
- VB.NET Class and Console Applications
- VB.NET Web Forms
- VB.NET SSRS and Crystal Report
Install .NET Data Matrix Generator in VB.NET
Add Windows Forms Barcode Generating Reference to Your Project
  1. Unzip BizCode Generator for .NET Ultimate package;
  2. Add BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Win.dll to your Winforms project folder;
    (The DLL will be copied to the bin directory automatically)
  3. Then BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Win.dll is added on your .NET Winforms project.
Install .NET Data Matrix Generator in VB.NET
Add ASP.NET Barcode Generating Reference to Your Project
  1. Unzip BizCode Generator for .NET Ultimate package;
  2. Add BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Web.dll to you ASP.NET project folder;
    (The DLL will be copied to the bin directory automatically)
  3. Then BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Web.dll is added on your ASP.NET project.
How to Generate Data Matrix Barcode Image Using VB.NET Class In .NET?
Copy those following sample code to your VB.NET projects:
Dim barcode As BusinessRefinery.Barcode.DataMatrix = 
New BusinessRefinery.Barcode.DataMatrix()
barcode.Code = "Data Matrix"
barcode.Resolution = 104
barcode.Rotate = BusinessRefinery.Barcode.Rotate.Rotate270
barcode.Format = System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.Gif
barcode.drawBarcode2ImageFile("c:/data-matrix-vb-net.gif")