DataMatrix Generator

This project is a DataMatrix generator written in Python. It allows you to generate DataMatrix barcodes from text input and save them as image files.

Features

• Generate DataMatrix barcodes from text input
• Save generated DataMatrix as PNG images
• Customizable output directory
• Error handling and logging

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• pylibdmtx
• Pillow
• pytest (for testing)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/datamatrix-generator.git
   cd datamatrix-generator
   

2. Create a virtual environment and activate it:

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate
   

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Usage

1. Run the main script:

   python3 main.py
   

2. Follow the prompts to enter the file name and the message for the DataMatrix.

Project Structure

• core/
  • datamatrix.py: Contains the DatamatrixGenerator class for generating DataMatrix barcodes.
  • errors/
    • error_handler.py: Contains the error handling logic.
• input/
  • getTerminalInput.py: Contains the function to get input from the terminal.
• main.py: Entry point of the application.
• tests/
  • test_datamatrix.py: Contains tests for the DatamatrixGenerator class.

Testing

To run the tests, use the following command:

pytest