Change Release Notes
camera module removes use of UpdatePreview()
better memory handling of image data and objects for polite garbage collection
New object GetOutputBitmap for plugin open-architecture allows updating of the output bitmap. Must be called within the Camera's OnNewFrame event. See the source code from this example plugin: http://www.ez-robot.com/ARC/Plugins/view/47
no flickering on text overlay in camera control
higher quality camera image
less resources used on camera image
new variables for camera stores TOP and LEFT coordinates of the detected rectangle
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Great update DJ. There's a couple of things here I was hoping would be improved.
Many thanks.
The coordinate capability could be used for more precise relative tracking I bet!
This update will help with my on board PC setup, which is very under-powered.