barcode SDK for 1D and 2D barcode recognition and creation

Superior, high-speed barcode reading and writing
Ideal for indexing and archiving

.NET 32/64-bit | ActiveX 32/64-bit | Java | Java ME

How can I determine if I have the latest version of an Accusoft Pegasus control?

Please download the PegConnect utility program from the following link: PegConnect
or reference the Latest Builds page.



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

What are the major changes that need to be made if moving from a prior version of the Barcode SDK to BarcodeXpress v7?

The number of editions has been changed to four editions and are now called: 1D Standard, 1D Professional, 1D/2D Standard, 1D/2D Professional. The section entitled, "Upgrading from Barcode Xpress v6 to Barcode Xpress v7" in the help file details the complete process for upgrading a project to the new version.



What DLL's do I need to distribute with my application?

1) If you are using the ActiveX interface please distribute one of the following DLLs:

Accusoft.BarcodeXpress7.ActiveX.dll (32 bit) or Accusoft.BarcodeXpress7.ActiveX64.dll (64 bit)

Please Note: You must register the appropriate DLL either via your installation program or manually via the regsvr32.exe utility..

2) If you are using the .NET interface please distribute the following DLL:

Accusoft.BarcodeXpress7.Net.dll

Are you using Visual Studio 2010?

Microsoft Help Viewer (MHV) is the help format used by Visual Studio 2010.

To successfully install and view the MHV help files, set your preference for viewing the help content to offline/local using the Help Library Manager.

1. Launch the Help Library Manager by doing one of the following:

• Click Start | Visual Studio 2010 | Visual Studio Tools | Manage Help Settings
• In Visual Studio, click Help | Manage Help Settings

2. Click Settings (or Choose online or local help)

3. Select I want to use local help and click OK.

Why is the BarcodeXpress v7 icon not being added to the toolbox in VS 2010 after installing the SDK?

This is currently a known issue in the BarcodeXpress v7 install that will be corrected in the first Service Release of the product. Please use the steps outlined below to add the controls manually to the Toolbox:

1)Right Click on the ToolBox in VS 2010.

2)Click Choose items and then select the .NET Framework Components Tab and click Browse. Browse to the location of the Accusoft.BarcodeXpress7.Net.dll and double-click to select the file.

3)Select OK on the dialog.

You should now see the BarcodeXpress icon on you toolbar that can be simply dragged to the dialog/form in your project.