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Marking object basics
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Object type overview
You can use different marking objects in your marking file.
An object is the smallest data unit in a marking file. The following object types can be used:
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Character object:
Can contain characters and functional characters such as an expiry date.
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TrueType object:
Text that is formatted with a TrueType font installed on your PC.
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Graphic object:
VEC, DXF, BMP, JPEG and HPGL files are supported.
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Shape object:
You can create different shapes such as a line, circle or arc.
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Bar code object:
Various bar code types such as CODE39, EAN/UPC/JAN or CODE128 are supported.
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2D code object:
Various 2D code types such as QR Code or Data Matrix are supported.
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Point radiation object:
Use this object type to mark a specified coordinate.
Related topics
Character object
TrueType object
Graphic object
Bar code object
2D code object
Point radiation object
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