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               README for Morovia PDF417Decode.exe 
                          version 0.5
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              (c) Copyright Morovia Corporation, 2010
              
              
WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
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PDF417Decode reads a PDF417 image or a text file containing barcode string created
by PDF417 Fontware & Writer SDK 4 and print the text encoded in the barcode. 

Both 32-bit and 64-bit executables are included in the package.        

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Windows 2000 or above, with GDI+ installed. 
The 64-bit version requires 64-bit Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7.

USAGE
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pdf417decode imagefile|stringfile|-i

PDF417decode takes one parameter, which can be one of the following (1) the path
of the image file. The file can be JPEG, PNG, TIF or GIF. (2) a text file that
contains the barcode string (generated by PDF417 Fontware & Writer SDK 4). The
file name must have .txt as the extension. (3) -i,
which means that the barcode string will be entered through input. 

The following commands are valid:

1. decode image file test-pdf417-scan.png
pdf417decode test-pdf417-scan.png

2. decode barcode string, stored in test-barstr.txt
pdf417decode test-barstr.txt

3. decode barcode string, entered through std input (C stdin)
pdf417decode -i

LIMITATIONS
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The decoder does not work with rotated images. It does not decode properly if 
the PDF417 barcode contains ECI or MacroPDF417 block. The foreground and background
colors of the image must be in black and white. It does not work well on colored barcodes.

LICENSE
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PDF417Decode is freeware. You do not need to pay to use it. However, you are 
required to obtain a license from us if you use the program in a commercial setting,
or distribute the program.

TECH SUPPORT
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We do not offer technical support on this program, unless you purchase a license
from us, or have an existing support contract that covers this program. You can 
post your questions to Morovia Community (http://forums.morovia.com)