barKoder Installation Guide for Android Barcode Reader SDK

To utilize our SDK on Android, follow these simple steps to integrate it into your Android project:

Below is a comprehensive guide to assist you in integrating our SDK into your Android project:

Step 1: Import Module #

Start by importing the 'barkoder' module as displayed in the instructions.

Please note, the source directory path should refer to the 'barcoder' folder that contains both 'barkoder.aar' and 'build.gradle', not directly to the 'barkoder.aar' file.

Keep in mind that path in source directory should reference to the barcoder folder that contains both barkoder.aar and build.gradle, not directly to the barkoder.aar file

Step 2: Add Dependency #

In your app's build gradle file, add the following dependency:

                implementation project(path: ':barkoder')

Step 3: Add Activity/Fragment #

In the layout.xml of the activity/fragment where you want the scanner to be visible, add the following code:

                <com.barkoder.BarkoderView
        android:id="@+id/bkdView"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent" />

Step 4: Create Barkoder Config #

Create a 'barkoder' configuration as per your requirements or choose from our templates.

                bkdView.config = BarkoderConfig(this, "LICENSE_KEY") {
   Log.i("LicenseInfo", it.message)
}
BarkoderHelper.applyConfigSettingsFromTemplate(
   this,
   bkdView.config,
   BarkoderConfigTemplate.INDUSTRIAL_1D,
   null
)

Step 5: Add BarkoderResultCallback #

Implement the 'BarkoderResultCallback' interface to receive scanned results.

                class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity(), BarkoderResultCallback {
   ....

   override fun scanningFinished(results: Array<Barkoder.Result>, thumbnails: Array<Bitmap>, imageResult: Bitmap?) {
       Log.i("Scanned result", results[0].textualData)
   }
}

Step 6: Start Scanning #

Finally, initiate the scanning process with the following command:

                bkdView.startScanning(this)

Step 7: Enabling Symbologies #

The following method can be used in order to enable individual symbologies from setActiveBarcodeTypes.

( There is option to set multiple active barcodes at once as array )

                private fun setActiveBarcodeTypes() {
    // There is option to set multiple active barcodes at once as array
    bkdView.config.decoderConfig.SetEnabledDecoders(
        arrayOf(
            Barkoder.DecoderType.QR,
            Barkoder.DecoderType.Ean13
            Barkoder.DecoderType.IDDocument // enable mrz
        )
    )
    // or configure them one by one
    bkdView.config.decoderConfig.UpcA.enabled = true
}

This comprehensive guide should enable a smooth integration of our SDK into your Android project. For any further assistance, feel free to reach out by utilizing the Ticketing System of the barKoder Developer Portal.

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