preferRectangularSymbols (Prefer Rectangular Symbols)

The preferRectangularSymbols property enables rectangular symbols.

In the Properties view, this property is the Prefer Rectangular Symbols property in the Bar Code category.

The data-matrix bar code is usually quadratic, and any code value can be represented by a quadratic symbol. If you are concerned about running out of space in the vertical of the page, you might prefer a symbol that is wider than it is high. This property produces a rectangular shaped symbol if the encoded data does not exceed 49 code words. Check the box to enable rectangular symbols.

Type: Boolean. Valid choices are True, False. The default value is False.

Fails if the value cannot be parsed as a Boolean value.