Read QR code

In the Read QR Code view, you can scan a QR code with the device camera to open the 3D object, document, or smart point described in the QR code. If the device has multiple cameras, you can select which one to use for reading QR codes.

If your site uses custom QR codes and CADMATIC eShare administrator has prepared a script that enables eGo to read such QR codes, synchronizing the model with eShare as described in Synchronizing eShare models will download the script into the project. Then, if the QR reader cannot read a QR code with the default method intended for QR codes generated by eShare, it tries to read it with the script.

Reading a QR code

eGo can read QR codes from eShare model objects and eShare documents. The QR code can be either on a screen or in a print-out.

Do the following:

  1. In the 3D view, select .

    The Read QR Code view opens, and the camera of the device is switched on.

  2. Point the camera toward the QR code to be read.

  3. If there are problems reading the code, try the following:

    • Adjust the reading distance by moving the camera closer to or away from the QR code.
    • Change the camera settings. See Specifying camera settings.

Results

If the 3D object described in the QR code is found from the model, the 3D view opens and displays the object. In examine mode, to view the location of object or group in the model tree, select and the model tree opens with the object or group highlighted. If the QR code contained specific camera coordinates, the camera is set to use those coordinates.

If the QR code finds several objects from the model, the search result list is shown. See Search for more information.

Specifying camera settings

You can define camera settings, for example to switch to a different camera or to accommodate the QR reader for codes that are difficult to read.

Do the following:

  1. In the Read QR Code view, select .

  2. In the Camera Settings view, you can define the following settings.

    You can select one or more barcode formats from the list. The default barcode format is QR_CODE.

    Low resolution preview

    • Yes – Use low resolution preview.
    • No – Use high resolution preview.

    Flip camera feed

    • Yes – Upside down camera view.
    • No – Normal camera view.

    Video Source

    Video Capture Device

    When the device has multiple cameras, for example front and rear camera, select which one to use.

    Video Resolution

    Select the video resolution to use.
    Barcode Formats
    Available Barcode Formats

    Select the barcode format or formats that you want to use.

    • AZTEC
    • CODABAR
    • CODE_39
    • CODE_128
    • EAN_8
    • EAN_13
    • ITF
    • MAXICODE
    • PDF_417
    • RSS_14
    • RSS_EXPANDED
    • UPC_A
    • UPC_E
    • AII_1D
    • UPC_EAN_EXTENSION
    • MSI
    • PLESSEY
    • QR_CODE
    • CODE_93
    • DATA_MATRIX
    Selected Barcode Formats The barcode formats that you have selected.

  3. To return to the camera view and use the specified settings, select .