Barcode Xpress for Node.js v13.3

BarcodeXpress for Node.js v13.3 introduces the following improvements:

• Added the ability to detect Code 39 and Code 39 Extended barcodes without start and stop patterns.
• Improved barcode performance:
  • Increased the algorithm speed by 5-20% for 1D barcodes (depending on input image).
  • Increased the algorithm accuracy for Code 39, Code 39 Extended, and Patch Code barcode types.
• Added support for Ubuntu 20.04 operating system.
• Added support for Node.js v14 and dropped support for Node.js v8.

Barcode Xpress for Node.js v13.2

BarcodeXpress for Node.js v13.2 introduces the following improvements over v11.0:

• Support for Node.js 12.
• Added support for UPU S18 4-State, MicroPDF417, and PLANET barcodes.
• Accuracy and performance improvements for Code 128, Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Codes, Code 39, Code 93, and GS1 DataBar barcodes.
• Added support for Royal Post 4-State variable length decoding.
• Added BarcodeType object enumerating supported barcode types.
• Several additional analyze result properties have been exposed.
• Removed some third party Node.js package dependencies.
• Now using Node.js Jimp to support major image formats.
• API change to analyze function. See Upgrading from v11 to v13 for more information.
• The analyze function now allows the input image parameter to be a Promise.
• The License Manager and Server Licensing Utility are now supported on all Java Runtime Environments 1.8 or later.
• Updated the Server Licensing Utility to support annual licensing.
• Added a new licensing option - Metered Licensing.
• Added support for CentOS 8 operating system (see notes).
• Improved documentation.