Backward Compatibility of Version 2.2.0
Mech-Eye API 2.2.0 has been restructured to provide a clearer structure while keeping all the previously available functions. New functions have also been added.
If you need to upgrade the camera firmware to 2.2.0 but need to keep using the 2.1.0 version of Mech-Eye API in your client program, please refer to this topic and complete the corresponding actions for the language in use.
| If you wish to use the 2.2.0 version of Mech-Eye API in your existing client program, please refer to Migration Guide and modify your client program. |
C++
To keep using the 2.1.0 version of C++ Mech-Eye API, please complete the corresponding actions based on the operating system in use.
Windows
The 2.1.0 version C++ Mech-Eye API is included in Mech-Eye SDK 2.2.0.
Please upgrade Mech-Eye SDK and upgrade the camera firmware using Mech-Eye Viewer 2.2.0. After upgrading, please build the client program again.
Ubuntu
The 2.1.0 version C++ Mech-Eye API is included in Mech-Eye SDK 2.2.0.
Please upgrade Mech-Eye SDK and upgrade the camera firmware with the firmware upgrade tool. After upgrading, please build the client program again.
C#
To keep using the 2.1.0 version of C# Mech-Eye API in your client program, please pay attention to the following:
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While upgrading Mech-Eye SDK, please select Upgrade and keep history versions, and uncheck Add to PATH.
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Upgrade the camera firmware with Mech-Eye Viewer 2.2.0.
Python
To keep using the 2.1.0 version of Python Mech-Eye API, please complete the corresponding actions based on the operating system in use.
Windows
If you are using the Windows operating system, please pay attention to the following:
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Do not install the latest version of Python Mech-Eye API using
pip. -
While upgrading Mech-Eye SDK, please select Upgrade and keep history versions, and uncheck Add to PATH.
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Upgrade the camera firmware with Mech-Eye Viewer 2.2.0.
Ubuntu
If you are using the Ubuntu operating system, please pay attention to the following:
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Do not install the latest version of Python Mech-Eye API using
pip3. -
Upgrade the camera firmware with the firmware upgrade tool.