Getting Started with the eSDK

This section summarizes how to get started with the Emergent Software Development Kit (eSDK).

For more information about installing Emergent software and cameras, see the eCapture Pro and eSDK Quick Start Guide.

Installation Steps:

1. Download the eSDK: Obtain the latest version from the Emergent Vision Technologies website.
2. Install the eSDK:
   • Windows: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
   • Linux: Extract the downloaded archive to a preferred directory and run the install script.

Development Guidelines:

• Include Header Files: Incorporate EmergentCameraAPIs.h from the include directory into your project to access API functions.
• Link Libraries:
  • Windows: Link against EmergentCamera.lib, EmergentGenICam.lib, and EmergentGigEVision.lib in the lib directory.
  • Linux: Link against libEmergentCamera.so, libEmergentGenICam.so, and libEmergentGigEVision.so in the lib directory.
• Reference Sample Code: Use examples in the Examples directory to understand API usage and best practices.