Install Zivid + HALCON for Windows

To use Zivid with HALCON, we need first to install the respective software and configure some system environments.

Install Zivid SDK

Install Zivid SDK by following the instruction on this page: Software Installation. Make sure to check the GenICam GenTL Producers box when choosing which components to install.

Note

Make sure to check the GenICam GenTL Producers box when choosing which components to install.

Install HALCON

Visit MVTec download page and under Product choose HALCON. Choose an appropriate version and select Windows as operating system. Download and install HALCON according to their documentation. We recommend that you use a HALCON version that has been tested by Zivid.

Get started!

You are now ready to go and try out some of our HALCON samples!

Warning

Do not connect to the Zivid camera with the USB3Vision interface when using the HALCON Image Acquisition Assistant. This will install generic HALCON USB drivers and override Zivid USB drivers. Connect with the GenICamTL interface instead.