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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).

Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK Knowledge Base

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Barcode Scanning with a Smartphone or Tablet

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/cognex-mobile-barcode-sdk-for-android/barcode-scanning-with-a-smartphone/barcode-scanning-with-a-smartphone-or-tablet

Installing cmbSDK

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/cognex-mobile-barcode-sdk-for-android/using-cmbsdk/installing-cmbsdk

...Installing the Android cmbSDKNote: cmbSDK is compatible with Android Studio.Download the Cognex MobiAndroid cmbSDKNote: cmbSDK is compatible with Android Studio.Download the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for And...

Barcode Scanning with a Smartphone or Tablet

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/-cognex-mobile-barcode-sdk-for-ios/barcode-scanning-with-a-smartphone/barcode-scanning-with-a-smartphone-or-tablet

Target Decoding

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/how-to-guides/target-decoding

...ault value: OFFExamplereaderDevice.getDataManSystem().sendCommand("SET DECODER.TARGET-DECODING ON");AndroidSwiftObjective-CreaderDevice.getDataManSystem().sendCommand("SET DECODER.TARGET-DECODING ON");self.r...

Getting Started

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

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

Getting Started

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

...ject.2. Create 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 Proper...

Introduction

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

...e js file that 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 o...

Integrating cmbSDK React-Native Module

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

...x enabled app to the app store. This is ONLY required for scanning with an MX mobile terminal. For Android there is no extra steps needed And that's it. You should be able to run your app with the cmbSDK r...

Licensing cmbSDK

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/cognex-mobile-barcode-sdk-for-android/using-cmbsdk/licensing-cmbsdk

...ales Representative for information on how to obtain a license key, including 30-day trial licenses.Android: After obtaining your license key, add the following line in the AndroidManifest.xml file of your ...

Multicode

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/how-to-guides/multicode

...t number of codes that the decoder should find for a successful read result.Default value: 1ExampleAndroidSwiftObjective-CreaderDevice.getDataManSystem().sendCommand("SET MULTICODE.NUM-CODES 3"); self.read...

Installation

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

...ute_path_to_plugin_directory//for 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 n...

Migrating from a DataMan SDK for MX Readers to cmbSDK

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/cognex-mobile-barcode-sdk-for-android/using-cmbsdk/migrating-from-a-dataman-sdk-for-mx-readers-to-cmbsdk

... your project.USB_ DEVICE-ATTACHED and USB_ACCESSORY_ATTACHED Intent filters and meta-data from the AndroidManifest.xml file.USB and accessory descriptor xml files from the XML folder....

Parsers

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/how-to-guides/parsers

... get selected type. Set parser type after valid connection to reader device. None by default.ExampleAndroidSwiftObjective-CreaderDevice.setParser(ResultParser.AAMVA);self.readerDevice.parser = CMBResultParse...

Licensing the SDK

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

...well as the methods for//passing the key to the SDK (in this example, we're relying on an entry in//AndroidManifest--there are also getPhoneCameraDevice methods where it can be passed//as a parameter).//****...

Licensing the SDK

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

...hods for//passing the key to the SDK (in this example, we're relying on an entry in//plist.info and androidmanifest.xml--there are also DeviceCamera methods where it can be passed//as a parameter).//********...

Region of Interest (ROI)

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/how-to-guides/region-of-interest-roi

...raints implied between args, such as the total sum for a given axis to be no more than 100. ExampleAndroidSwiftObjective-CreaderDevice.getDataManSystem().sendCommand("SET DECODER.ROI-PERCENT 10 80 10 80");s...

Implementing SDK

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

...eader device constructor (getPhoneCameraDevice) when reader device is initialized.<RelativeLayoutandroid:id="@+id/rlPreviewContainer"android:layout_width="match_parent"android:layout_height="200dp"android...

Implementing SDK

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

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

Constants

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

Setting up an Application to Use cmbSDK for Android copy

https://cmbdn.cognex.com/v2.7.x/knowledge/cognex-mobile-barcode-sdk-for-android/using-cmbsdk/setting-up-an-application-to-use-cmbsdk-for-android-copy

...eader device constructor (getPhoneCameraDevice) when reader device is initialized.<RelativeLayoutandroid:id="@+id/rlPreviewContainer"android:layout_width="match_parent"android:layout_height="200dp"app:lay...
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