Generating a GS1-Datamatrixcode

Ruben.Vorwald · November 7, 2024, 2:08pm

Hello dear community,

I would like to generate a GS1 data matrix code. However, I have no experience with GS1 control characters.

I only have the sGTIN (01)04068986021866(21)10114644 or 01040689860218662110114644.

How do I create a valid GS1 data matrix code with Lightburn? I can create a normal data matrix code.
Unfortunately, the “Process Control Characters” option doesn’t help me because I don’t understand it. Is there anyone here who can help me?
I am using 1.7.03
Best regards

system · December 7, 2024, 2:08pm

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adammhaile · February 4, 2025, 11:19am

Please checkout this build:

https://release.lightburnsoftware.com/LightBurn/private/GS1_Support/

There’s is now an “Input Mode” option with the options for Data, Unicode, and GS1

DataMatrix, QRCode, and Aztec now all support GS1 mode, plus there’s now a “Code 128 GS1” variant. Annoyingly, based on the way the library we used worked, I can’t just specify GS1 input mode with Code 128 selected. You have to select the special Code 128 GS1 variant.

Also, data input may be different than what you are used to.

You do NOT need to include the initial FNC1/GS1 character as it will be automatically added for you.
Application Identifiers need to be surrounded in square brackets. So, for example: [01]04068986021866[21]10114644 instead of 01040689860218662110114644

Please let me know if you have any questions or issues when trying this out.