Software

pylon vTools

Image processing made easy

Create high-performance image processing functions and flexibly integrate everything you need into your application. vTools include camera control and image acquisition within the pylon Software Suite and are perfectly matched to your Basler camera.

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Integrated user interface
Control the camera, image acquisition, and image processing from the pylon Viewer
Graphical programming
Fast results thanks to intuitive programming
Robust performance
For reliable integration into your application
Modular licenses
Acquire only the functions you need for your application

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pylon vTools features

Easy creation in pylon Viewer

Create image processing functions quickly and easily in the pylon Viewer Workbench, where you can select, insert, configure, combine, and test individual processing steps as vTools. Save image processing functions created in the Workbench as a Recipe file and use them in your own applications.

Precise adjustment on live images

The vTools Workbench allows you to test and adjust individual image processing steps or entire processing sequences—all while manipulating a live image. This allows you to quickly and easily achieve optimal performance and accuracy for your application.

Flexible integration with pylon APIs

Popular pylon APIs allow you to integrate the image processing functions into your own applications. They offer a variety of simple functions for loading and executing recipe files, allowing you to evaluate the results in your program code. You can also adjust your application settings with the recipe file using the pylon Viewer—without having to modify or recompile the application code.

Open Source

Thanks to the integration of pylon vTools into the pypylon open source software , you can create powerful image processing pipelines with reduced development time using the Python programming language.

pylon vTools

Flexible software add-ons for industrial image processing

With the modular pylon vTools, you don't need to purchase a full vision library; instead, you select only the image processing functions required, using either AI-based or classic algorithms. Choose the appropriate license – Starter, Basic, or Pro – to access the range of features that best suit your needs.

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pylon vTool - Tutorials

Tutorial: Recipe Code Generator for pylon vTools
Generate C++ sample code in just a few clicks: With the pylon Recipe Code Generator, users can easily generate sample code then load, run, or process a pylon vTool Recipe in their development environment and application.
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Tutorial: pylon vTool Measurements
Measuring is a frequently encountered image processing task. This tutorial will guide you through the process of measuring pin widths and the distances between pins on a PCB (printed circuit board).
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Tutorial: Getting started with pylon vTools
We introduce pylon vTools and its workbench, cover recipe creation, explain how to add and license a vTool, and how to access resources like the Basler Product Documentation.
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Tutorial: pylon vTool Calibration & Rectification
In this tutorial, we convert the vTool Calibration & Rectification procedure into a recipe and translate the pixel coordinates of the camera into real world coordinates. Also included: rectifying radial and perspective distortion effects that might be caused by camera settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Basler's pylon vTools are included in the current pylon installation, so start by downloading and installing pylon as usual. The pylon vTools can then be easily activated with a link in the pylon Viewer, all you need to do is provide a valid email address. You can then test out vTools in the pylon Viewer Workbench for 80 days after activation.

To evaluate the pylon APIs for integrating functions into your own program code, you will need an evaluation license. Just use the link below to submit a request. Evaluation licenses are valid for 180 days and may only be used for evaluation purposes.

To activate the full functionality of pylon vTools without time restrictions, you can use this website to purchase a commercial license.

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You can request an evaluation license by clicking here: Request evaluation license. The Basler team will then contact you to send you the license.

Request evaluation license

An evaluation license allows you to include all pylon vTools in your application and run them for 180 days for a few minutes each within your application.

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The license versions differ in functionalities, performance and price. The Starter license version has a limited range of functions and features but is available at a low price. The Basic and Pro versions offer more functionalities and performance but at a higher price point. Check out the "Specifications" section of the vTool to decide which license version best fits your use case and try it out for yourself with a free 80-day trial.

You will receive a ticket number by email for requested commercial or evaluation licenses. This number allows you to access the ordered licenses within our license portal and import them to a dongle or directly to the system with the pylon installation. More detailed information will be included in the email with the ticket number.

The saved recipes can no longer be loaded after an update of pylon, although the license is still valid, because the demo license is bound to the pylon version. Once you update your pylon version, you need to apply for a new license from the updated Viewer via "Help > vTool Licensing > Basler Demo License Portal". This license will be valid 80 days after activation. If you apply for an evaluation license, it is independent from the pylon version.

Evaluation licenses do not require a dongle. Once imported, they are bound to the system and are not replaceable or transportable.

Commercial licenses can be bound to a computer or a dongle. System-bound licenses do not require additional hardware, but are bound to one system. Dongle licenses can be moved from one system to another. You can choose what works best for you.

One license is valid for one pylon installation, regardless of the number of connected cameras.

Since vTools are an extension of pylon, they will work with all Basler 2D cameras that are supported by pylon.

More information about pylon vTools

Learn more about our products and applications. Our comprehensive materials provide you with all the important details.

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pylon SDKs
The pylon SDKs provide easy to learn programming Interfaces and help increasing your productivity and the stability of your applications. Each SDK comes with code samples and includes a comprehensive developer documentation. pylon SDKs are available for C++, .Net/C# and C.