>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!

I'm not aware of any .net ability in this direction except through the use of third-party COM tools. No reason why VFP couldn't be made to work with those in the same way.....