Learn/Shape Generator/Built-in profiles
Barcodes
At a glance
- QR Code, Data Matrix, and Linear Barcode as plain vector DXF geometry
- Full QR encoder: versions 1–40, L/M/Q/H error correction, automatic mode and mask
- Size by module or by overall target; quiet zone, layer, and border options
- Made for laser engraving — outlines only, oriented to read correctly face-up
Three first-party shapes generate scannable codes as plain vector geometry: QR Code, Data Matrix, and Linear Barcode. They're aimed at the Laser workspace — engrave a serial, URL, or part number straight onto the part — but they work anywhere the Shape Generator does.
Vector outlines only
Each dark module or bar is emitted as a closed rectangle on the chosen layer (default MARKING).
Nothing is filled — the dark/light contrast comes from your engrave process, like any other marking
geometry. Codes are oriented upright with the origin at the lower-left of the quiet zone, so they
scan correctly when engraved face-up.
Common options
Set the module/bar size directly or give an overall target size and let the module size derive.
A quiet-zone margin (codes need it to scan), layer choice, and an optional OUTER border rectangle
are on all three.
QR Code specifics
The QR shape is a full encoder — versions 1 through 40, error-correction levels L/M/Q/H, automatic Numeric/Alphanumeric/Byte mode selection and masking, UTF-8 text so URLs and Unicode work. The smallest version that fits is chosen automatically; force a larger symbol with Min version. Merge adjacent modules (on by default) combines runs of dark modules to keep the DXF light, and Invert emits the light modules instead.