Image Capture Control

An image capture control allows you to capture photographs or scanned images directly from a digital camera, scanner, or video device and print them on ID cards, labels, or other items with a single click. When used in conjunction with a video device or webcam connected to your computer, the image capture control on the data entry form provides a live preview, so that you can perfect the captured image. Once an image is retrieved from a camera or scanner or captured using a video device, you can make modifications to the image using the Adjust Image dialog before printing your items.

The Image Capture Control Properties dialog specifies the properties of the control on the data entry form, and can be accessed using the following method:

• When designing the Data Entry Form, select the desired image capture control. Double-click on the control to open the Image Capture Control Properties dialog. Alternatively, you can open the context menu and select Properties.

Image Capture Property Page

The Image Capture property page allows you to define the source of the image, as well as advanced capture options and picture appearance.

Source

• Source. Defines how BarTender will retrieve the image to print on your items. You can choose to capture a photograph or image from a device connected to your computer, or you can select an existing picture from a folder on your computer at print-time.

  For more information on working with cameras, scanners, and video devices, refer to Using the Image Capture Control at Print-Time.

• Folder. Specifies the directory that will be displayed when you press Select on the data entry form at print-time. Available when File Browser is selected as the Source.

• Device. Specifies the scanner or camera that will be used to capture the image print-time. The Select button will open the Select Scanner or Camera dialog. Available when Scanner or Camera is selected as the Source.

Capture Options (Requires the Enterprise Automation edition of BarTender)

• Automatic face detection. When enabled, instructs BarTender to automatically crop the image around a face in the captured photograph. This allows you to easily print photos for passports or ID cards.

• Face Detection Options. Opens the Face Detection Options dialog, which allows you to specify how much space to include around a face in the captured photograph.

Appearance

• Border Style. Specifies how the whether the image capture control will be surrounded by a border on the data entry form.

• Background Color. Determines the color behind the image captured on the data entry form.

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