Simple Data Matrix Tool - Microscan VS-1 Getting Started

Chapter 2
The VS-1 Smart Camera in Action - Simple Examples

Simple Data Matrix Tool

FrontRunner™ Job:
Start > Visionscape > Visionscape Tutorials & Samples > Tutorials >
HawkEye 1600T > Simple Data Matrix Tool > tutorial_datamatrix.avp
The Data Matrix Tool reads a Data Matrix symbol and converts the data to
a string that can be compared to a known string, or exported. The input to
DataMatrixTool consists of a matrix description, and search criteria. The
output of DataMatrixTool will be the decoded string and status indicating a
match with the known string.
This example reads six Data Matrices using the DataMatrix Tool.
Start FrontRunner™ by selecting Start > Visionscape > Visionscape
1.
FrontRunner. FrontRunner™ displays its main window.
Do either of the following:
2.
a.
b.
Take control by clicking
3.
to Device dialog box.
Note: You will not see this screen if no login parameters are set.
Enter your username and password (the defaults are "hawkeye" and
4.
"vision").
Click OK.
5.
If the camera is running, stop it by clicking
6.
FrontRunner™ displays the Device State Changed dialog box.
Because we're creating a new Job, click No.
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For a camera already added to FrontRunner™, simply click the
camera button.
For a camera that has not been added to FrontRunner™, click
.
FrontRunner™ displays the Select Device dialog box. Select a
camera and click OK.
. FrontRunner™ displays the Login
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v4.1.0, February 2010