Aspose.BarCode is available in two versions:

 

• Aspose.BarCode for .NET
• Aspose.BarCode for Java

 

Aspose.BarCode for .NET could be deployed on your machine in two ways: using full MSI installer or just the single dll, where as Aspose.BarCode for Java is available as a Zip file. Both of them are available for free download at the Aspose.BarCode download page . Using the installer, has a couple of advantages:

 

• It makes all necessary entries into the system registry to expose Aspose.BarCode classes to COM applications, adding the assembly to the Add Reference dialog box in Visual Studio.NET etc.
• It contains the demo projects that allow you to obtain Real code samples.
• It also contains the Offline API Documentation.

 

Installing Aspose.BarCode for .NET

 

Using MSI Installer

 

1. If you have a previous version of Aspose.BarCode installed, please uninstall it first. See below how to remove the component from the computer.
2. Visit Aspose.BarCode download page and download the Aspose.BarCode.msi installer that contains the latest version of the component.
3. Run the downloaded file and follow the installer instructions.
4. To use Aspose.BarCode in your project, provide a reference to it as described below.

 

Using DLL Only

 

1. Visit Aspose.BarCode download page and download the Aspose.BarCode.zip archive that contains the latest version of the component.
2. Unpack the archive into some directory on your hard drive.
3. To use Aspose.BarCode in your project, provide a reference to it as described below.

 

Referencing the Component

 

In order to use any component in your application, you should add a reference to it. Follow these steps (assuming you use Visual Studio .NET):

 

1. In Solution Explorer, expand the project node you want to add a reference to.
2. Right-click the References node for the project and select Add Reference from the shortcut menu.
3. In the Add Reference dialog box, select the .NET tab (selected by default).
4. If you have used MSI installer to install Aspose.BarCode, you will see Aspose.BarCode in the top pane. Select it and then click the Select button.
5. If you have downloaded and unpacked the dll only, locate the Aspose.BarCode.dll file using the Browse button.
6. Now you have referenced Aspose.BarCode and it should appear in the SelectedComponents pane of the dialog box. Click OK. The Aspose.BarCode reference will appear under the References node of the project.

 

Uninstalling Aspose.BarCode for .NET

 

1. If you have used MSI installer to deploy Aspose.BarCode, follow these steps to completely remove the component and the associated demos and documentation:
2. From the Start menu, select Settings | Control Panel.
3. Click Add/Remove Programs.
4. Select Aspose.BarCode.
5. Click the Change/Remove button to remove Aspose.BarCode.

 

Installing Aspose.BarCode for Java

 

Aspose.BarCode for Java is distributed as a single zip file: Aspose.BarCode.zip or Aspose.BarCode.tgz, which contains its Jar file, Demos and Documentation.

 

1. Download Aspose.BarCode for Java from http://www.aspose.com/Community/Files/53/aspose.barcode/category1194.aspx
2. Unzip Aspose.BarCode.zip or Aspose.BarCode.tgz into a directory of your choice.