Barcode Xpress™ v5 FAQ |
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| Q1: How can I determine if I have the latest version of a Pegasus control? |
| Q2: What is the difference between the 3 editions of the Barcode Xpress product (Standard, Professional and Professional Plus 2D Write)? |
| Q3: What are the new features of Barcode Xpress? |
| Q4: What barcode formats does the control read and write? |
| Q5: What are runtimes? How do I pay for them? |
| Q6: Does the ImagXpress control come with the Barcode Xpress control? |
| Q7: What format does the image need to be in for the Barcode Xpress control to process? |
| Q8: How can an image be loaded into the Barcode Xpress control? |
| Q9: I am trying to analyze a non 1 bit per pixel image and am getting an error that says, "Invalid Bitmap". Why? |
| Q10: How do I distribute my application? |
| Q11: What DLL’s do I need to distribute with my application? |
Q1: How can I determine if I have the latest version of a Pegasus control? |
| Please download the PegConnect utility program from the following link: PegConnect or reference the Latest Builds page. |
Q2: What is the difference between the 3 editions of the Barcode Xpress product (Standard, Professional and Professional Plus 2D Write)? |
| Please refer to the descriptions below: Barcode Xpress Standard is designed for developers deploying a low-speed scanning solution, such as a flat bed TWAIN scanner, or a lighter volume sheet-fed scan solution. Barcode Xpress Standard is speed-limited to read approximately 4 barcodes per second. This version is intended for low-volume barcode applications. Please note: Only the Professional and Professional + 2D Write editions support 2D barcodes. Barcode Xpress Professional is the unlimited-speed barcode engine. It will read as fast as the processor can handle and significantly faster than the Standard Edition’s 4 barcodes per second. It is engineered for high-end, high-volume imaging applications where speed is critical for the success of the application. Barcode Xpress Professional supports 1D recognition and writing, and 2D recognition. It supports both Standard and Professional recognition speeds, allowing integrators to deploy either speed and price option. Please note: Only the Professional and Professional + 2D Write editions support 2D barcodes. Barcode Xpress Professional + 2D Write contains the same features of Professional PLUS DataMatrix and PDF417 barcode writing. |
Q3: What are the new features of Barcode Xpress? |
| Please refer to the information on the Barcode Xpress what’s new page. |
Q4: What barcode formats does the control read and write? |
| Please refer to the information on the Barcode Xpress features page. |
Q5: What are runtimes? How do I pay for them? |
| Barcode Xpress toolkit installations are licensed per copy, which we refer to as a runtime. A license fee is owed for each runtime installation made. Licensing requirements for Barcode Xpress are documented on the Barcode Xpress pricing page. Barcode Xpress runtime licensing is available in two methods. 1) If runtime installation is an irregular event (fewer than ten events annually) then licenses are purchased from Pegasus Imaging as needed. Pegasus Imaging provides a signed license for each runtime purchased. To purchase runtime licenses, go to the Barcode Xpress pricing page to be presented with a list of license purchase options. Contact Sales if you need additional assistance. 2) If runtime installation is a regular event (more than ten events annually) then you are classified as a Barcode Xpress Reseller, or sub-licensor. The total numbers of Barcode Xpress runtime installations are reported to Pegasus quarterly. License fees are paid at that time, in arrears. This method allows for quantities to be grouped for discounts as well. |
Q6: Does the ImagXpress control come with the Barcode Xpress control? |
| Yes, ImagXpress Standard v8 is included in the Barcode Xpress purchase. |
Q7: What format does the image need to be in for the Barcode Xpress control to process? |
| The image needs to be in 1 bit per pixel format (a black and white image). Color depth conversion of images is trivial when using the ImagXpress control in your application. Please refer to the ImagXpress description for more information on ImagXpress. |
Q8: How can an image be loaded into the Barcode Xpress control? |
| The Barcode Xpress control can accept images via a Picture, ClipBoard or hDIB. If using the ActiveX version of the control the ImageSource property is set based on how the image is being passed to the barcode control. If using the .NET control the Analyze method of the reader class accepts either an hDib or System.Drawing.Bitmap. |
Q9: I am trying to analyze a non 1 bit per pixel image and am getting an error that says, "Invalid Bitmap". Why? |
| The reason is that the image needs to be in 1 bit per pixel format (a black and white image). Color depth conversion of images is trivial when using the ImagXpress control in your application. Please refer to the ImagXpress description for more information on ImagXpress. |
Q10: How do I distribute my application? |
| Please Note: You must have received unlock codes in order to distribute applications. These are received when runtimes are purchased. If you have not received them please Contact Sales. 1) If you are using the .NET interface you must call the UnlockRuntime method in the Licensing class where the application begins and pass the unlock codes as the parameters. For example: barcodeXpress1.Licensing.UnlockRuntime(1234,1234,1234,1234); 2) If you are using the ActiveX control you must call the UnlockRuntime method where your application begins and pass the unlock codes as the parameters. For example: BarcodeXpress1.UnlockRuntime 1234,1234,1234,1234 |
Q11: What DLL’s do I need to distribute with my application? |
| 1) If you are using the ActiveX interface please distribute the following DLL: PegasusImaging.ActiveX.BarcodeXpress5.dll Please Note: You must register the PegasusImaging.ActiveX.BarcodeXpress5.dll via your installation program or manually via the regsvr32.exe utility. 2) If you are using the .NET interface please distribute the following DLL: PegasusImaging.WinForms.BarcodeXpress5.dll |
