Zebra RFID Developer Kit

for the

Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.5 / .NET Core 3.0

Description

Thank you for selecting Zebra as your enterprise application solution tool provider. The Zebra RFID Developer Kit for .NET/.NET CORE provides all the tools necessary to develop C# and VB.NET managed applications for Zebra FX Series RFID Reader/ Pixie Module Devices. These tools include class libraries, sample applications, and associated documentation. This RFID SDK for .NET/.NET Core allows Microsoft®. NET Framework /.NET Core developers to programmatically access the Symbol value-added features of the FX Series RFID Reader/ Pixie Module.

Please refer to the Readme.htm file provided with Zebra RFID Developer Kit for .NET/.NET CORE for the latest information on updating your terminal for use with the class libraries and for information on how to deploy your application to multiple terminals.

Usage

Developing Applications that use the Zebra RFID Developer Kit

Once this package has been installed, creating .NET Framework / .NET Core Applications that target Zebra RFID Developer Kit is simple. Follow the steps below to create a new Symbol enabled .NET.NET Core application.

  • Create a new "Windows Forms Application or Console Application" project that use either the Microsoft® Visual C# or Microsoft® Visual Basic.NET languages.

  • From the "Project" pull-down menu select "Add Reference...".

  • From the list of .NET assemblies, select the "rfid.net.dll" for .NET 4.5 or "rfid.netcore.dll " for .NET Core.

  • Begin programming your application. Refer to the Zebra RFID Developer Kit API documentation for information on the methods and properties of each class.

Deploying your Application

During deployement, Visual Studio .NET will automatically copy the .NET.NET Core Compact Framework and Zebra RFID Developer Kit CAB files to your device if they have not already been installed. Your application will then be deployed onto the device. For devices that have the .NET.NET Core Compact Framework or Zebra RFID Developer Kit class libraries installed, Visual Studio .NET will download the application only.