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ZBAR BAR CODE READER
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The ZBar Bar Code Reader is a library for scanning and decoding bar
codes from various sources such as video streams, image files or raw
intensity sensors. It supports EAN/UPC, Code 128, Code 39 and
Interleaved 2 of 5. Included with the library are basic applications
for decoding captured bar code images and using a video device (eg,
webcam) as a bar code scanner. The flexible, layered architecture
features a fast, streaming interface with a minimal memory footprint.
Check the ZBar home page for the latest release, mailing lists, etc.
http://zbar.sourceforge.net/
License information can be found in 'COPYING.LIB'.
INSTALLING
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The zbarimg program uses ImageMagick to read image files. You will
need at least ImageMagick version 6.2.6 if you want to scan image
files. ImageMagick may be obtained from
http://www.imagemagick.org/
Download and install the current Windows binary release, making sure
that you select the *Dynamic* (DLL) version, eg:
ImageMagick-x.y.z-w-Q16-windows-dll.exe
You will also want the "Update executable search path" box checked
during installation.
RUNNING
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This version of the package includes *only command line programs*.
(The graphical interface is scheduled for a future release)
Invoke Start -> Programs -> ZBar Bar Code Reader -> Start ZBar Command Prompt
to open a shell that has the zbarimg and zbarcam commands available
(in the PATH).
To start the webcam reader using the default camera, type:
zbarcam
To decode an image file, type eg:
zbarimg -d examples\barcode.png
For basic command instructions, type:
zbarimg --help
zbarcam --help
Check the manual for more details.
REPORTING BUGS
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Bugs can be reported on the SourceForge project page
http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/zbar/
Please include the ZBar version number and a detailed description of
the problem. You'll probably have better luck if you're also familiar
with the concepts from:
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
