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[Software     name]  CodeCapture Ver.1.3
[Registered   name]  CodeCapture.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11/10
[Required      DLL]  .NET Framework 4.8.1
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software captures the bar code and QR code displayed on the monitor and displays the contents.


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\CodeCapture.exe   : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run CodeCapture.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "CodeCapture".

 ".NET Framework 4.8.1" is required for operation.
 https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net481-web-installer


+ Precautions.

 Code conversion supports CODE_39, EAN_13, QR_CODE, CODE_128, DATA_MATRIX.

 If conversion fails, "NO BARCODE" is displayed.

 You cannot capture anything other than the primary screen in a multi-monitor environment.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 Start it and press the "Capture" button.

 The window disappears and a "crosshair cursor" appears.

 Enclose and capture a bar code or QR code area on the screen. (*1)

 If parsing is successful, the contents will be displayed in "Data:". (*2)

 If it is a URL, it will be in a link state and you can open the page by clicking it.

 You can load the image from the "File" button.

 If you enable "Monitor your clip_board" from the menu displayed by clicking the icon on the upper left, you can refer to images via the clipboard from other apps. (*3)

 You can also set "Always in front" and "Create QR code". (*4,*5)

 The following commands are assigned to the keyboard.
   A   : Copy the contents to the clipboard.
   S   : Save to file.
   V   : Version display.
   P   : Clipboard image display.
   Esc : End

 (*1) Limited to the primary screen in a multi-monitor environment.
 (*2) You can copy to the clipboard by pressing the 'A' key.
 (*3) If disabled, you can refer to it by pressing the 'P' key.
 (*4) The capture function is disabled in the QR code creation mode.
 (*5) Code color can be specified from the right-click menu of the "Create" button.


+ Version history.

    Ver.1.3   2026.8.30

    - The library has been changed from .NET Framework 4.8 to 4.8.1.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.1.2   2025.3.1

    - Support for updating controls.

    Ver.1.1   2023.8.24

    - Added QR code creation mode.
    - Supported monitors with DPI other than 100%.
    - Added monitor mode for clipboard.
    - Added support for displaying images from the clipboard.
    - Removed markings when saving images.

    Ver.1.0   2023.8.12

    - First edition released.

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://github.com/micjahn/ZXing.Net

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/framework/wpf/getting-started/walkthrough-my-first-wpf-desktop-application

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