>hi all,
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>we are embarking on a barcode driven application and we are interested in the function of reading barcodes from JPG files.
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>I have noticed that other platforms i.e .net, c++ can support this feature however does anyone know of a way of doing this within VFP?
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>any light shed would be greatly appreciated!
>
>thanks

See this OCX

http://www.datasymbol.com/barcode-recognition-sdk/barcode-reader/introduction.html

I have not tested with VFP.