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Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK Enterprise grade barcode scanning for mobile phones and tablets Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web Barcode Scanning using a web browser with no native application Server/OEM Solutions Our core barcode decoding library for servers, OEM and other embedded platforms. Cognex Handheld/Mobile Terminal SDK iOS and Android application development for our rugged, high-performance devices. Cognex Barcode Readers Industrial, image-based barcode readers for manufacturing and logistic applications

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Cognex Keyboard Add barcode scanning to mobile apps with our virtual keyboard for iOS and Android.

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Platforms The Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK is available for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and more. Frameworks Support for many popular cross-platform environments like React, Flutter, Xamarin, and Cordova Symbologies Our SDK reads over 30 different 1D, 2D, Stacked, and postal barcode types. Parsers Work with industry standard data formats for driver's licenses, medical data, shipping info, and more.
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White Paper Read our white paper on 5 important topics to consider when choosing a barcode scanning library for your application. End-User License Agreement Our standard license agreement for all our SDK products. Contact Sales Need more information on our mobile products? Send your inquiries to our knowledgeable sales staff.

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Free Online Barcode Generator Create 1D, 2D, Stacked and Postal barcodes for free with this simple to use online generator. Free Online Barcode Scanner Upload any barcode image for fast, accurate barcode decoding.
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Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK The cmbSDK for iOS, Android, and many cross-platform frameworks. Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web The cmbWEB for web development (mobile and desktop browsers, progressive web apps) Server/OEM Solutions Our core barcode decoding library for servers, desktops, embedded systems, drones, and more (Windows, Linux, MacOS) Legacy Manatee Works SDK Manate Works Barcode Scanner SDK for legacy licensees.

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Knowledge base Comprehensive documentation and examples for our products for different operating systems, cross-platforms tools, and environments. Frequently Asked Questions Answers to the most frequently asked questions for the entire Cognex Mobile Barcodes product line. cmbWEB API Reference Full API documentation for the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web product. cmbSDK API Reference for Android Full API documentation for the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for the Android mobile operating system. cmbSDK API Reference for iOS Full API documentation for the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for the iOS mobile operating system.

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Help Tickets Have technical questions? Our online support team is here to help with all your integration questions. MFi Product Plan Request Add your MX Mobile Terminal application to the Cognex MFi product plan (only necessary for MX1000, MX1100, and MX1502 enabled apps).

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Using cmbSDK in XCode

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/-cognex-mobile-barcode-sdk-for-ios/using-cmbsdk/using-cmbsdk-in-xcode

...Set up your application to use the iOS cmbSDK:Open XCode and start a new project.Add the following liOS cmbSDK:Open XCode and start a new project.Add the following lib and frameworks to your project:* Sy...

Getting Started

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.ios/getting-started

...Open Visual Studio and follow this steps:1. Go to File -> New -> Project.2. Select iOS App (Xamarin)iOS App (Xamarin) , set project name and from templates select Blank AppAfter creating a blank applicat...

Getting Started

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.forms/getting-started

...te Mobile App(Xamarin.Forms) , set project name, from templates select Blank and choose Android and iOS platform.Next right click on your Android platform specific project file, then click Properties and...

Introduction

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/cordova-plugin-for-cmbsdk/introduction

...at can be found in the www folder of your Cordova app.Supports the two major platforms: Android and iOS. All features on both platforms are tailored to work the same from a user/developer point of view. ...

Integrating cmbSDK React-Native Module

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/react-nat/integrating-cmbsdk-react-native-module

...Make sure you have downloaded the cmbSDK React-Native zip archive from our download page.For iOS friOS from the downloaded zip file, open the iOS directory.1.1 If you are using the mobile device's bui...

Reference cmbSDK

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.ios/reference-cmbsdk

...nLibrary.dll and than install the nuget package.If you plan to use your application on devices with iOS lower than 12.2 extra steps are required:Add Swift dylib dependencies for runtime support. Starting...

Reference cmbSDK

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.forms/reference-cmbsdk

...er is now included in the nuget package as well.If you plan to use your application on devices with iOS lower than 12.2 extra steps are required:Add Swift dylib dependencies for runtime support. Starting...

Installation

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/cordova-plugin-for-cmbsdk/installation

...or example: /Users/superUser/cmb-cordova-master cordova platform add android //cordova platform add ios //if you want to build on iosFor an Ionic solution:#install ionic sudo npm install -g cordova ionic...

Getting your MX Mobile Terminal Enabled App into the App Store

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/-cognex-mobile-barcode-sdk-for-ios/getting-your-mx-mobile-terminal-enabled-app-into-the-app-store

... added Apple will reject the app.Submit a request on https://cmbdn.cognex.com/mfi/apply for each iOS app you want to publish to the App Store. You can create MFi request in advance when app name and ...

Licensing the SDK

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.forms/licensing-the-sdk

...de, ScannerPreviewOption.Defaults, true, "SDK_KEY"); }Otherwise if you have different keys (key for iOS only and key for Android only) add these keys inside AndroidManifest.xml or Info.plist files.For An...

Debugging on MX Mobile Terminal

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/-cognex-mobile-barcode-sdk-for-ios/debugging-on-mx-mobile-terminal

... application via Wi-Fi.Debugging on iPhone using XCode:Prerequisites:XCode 9 or neweriPhone running iOS 11 or newerIf you are running your application with XCode, make sure your device is plugged in via ...

Implementing SDK

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.ios/implementing-sdk

...hen an applicaiton is suspended, the connection to the scanning device is// automatically closed by iOS; thus when we are resumed (become active) we// have to restore the connection (assuming we had one)...

Implementing SDK

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.forms/implementing-sdk

...s[0] != ScannerExceptions.NoException){// ask for Camera Permission if necessary (android only, for iOS we handle permission from SDK)if ((ScannerExceptions)args[0] == ScannerExceptions.CameraPermissionE...

Using the Camera Reader

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.forms/using-the-camera-reader

...yed even if an aiming mode is selected (for example CameraMode == PASSIVE_AIMER).HighResolution(for iOS only)Use the device camera in higher resolution to help with scanning small barcodes, but slow deco...

Requesting Camera Permission for Phone Camera Scanner (for Android only)

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.forms/requesting-camera-permission-for-phone-camera-scanner-for-android-only

...s[0] != ScannerExceptions.NoException){// ask for Camera Permission if necessary (android only, for iOS we handle permission from SDK)if ((ScannerExceptions)args[0] == ScannerExceptions.CameraPermissionE...

checkCameraPermission()/requestCameraPermission()

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/cordova-plugin-for-cmbsdk/api-methods/checkcamerapermissionrequestcamerapermission

...ssion is denied// If result is 1, on android means permission rationale should be shown,// while on ios means permission can be requested, otherwise the result is 0 });cmbScanner.requestCameraPermission(...

setPreviewContainerBelowStatusBar()

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/react-nat/rct-api-metho/setpreviewcontainerbelowstatusbar

...en using the device's built in camera for scanning (CMBReader.DEVICE_TYPE.Camera).Available only on iOS.Sets the camera preview partial view top axis to start below the status bar matching the Androids b...

setPreviewOverlayMode

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/flutter/api/setpreviewoverlaymode

Advanced Configuration

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.ios/advanced-configuration

Camera Overlay Customization

https://cmbdn-dev.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/xamarin/xamarin.forms/camera-overlay-customization

...tainer (partial view), and use cmb_scanner_view.xml if scanning is started in full screen. Same for iOS, copy the xib files from the Resources/iOS directory into your iOS platform specific project and mo...
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