Overview

RC+ Extensions allows you to develop the following extensions. Each type differs in its target functions and development methods.

Types of Extensions Major language/technology Overview
RC+ Custom:
Customize the UI and processing of Epson RC+
C#, WPF, XAML You can add custom operation screens to Epson RC+. In addition, new functions can be implemented by integrating the standard functions provided by the SDK with external software and hardware.
PC Vision Custom Vision Objects:
Customizes the vision objects
C++, (Image processing knowledge) You can add custom vision objects to the PC Vision functions of VisionGuide. This makes it possible to incorporate custom image processing and detection logic.

KEY POINTS


Epson RC+ 8.0 Ver. 8.1.3.0 or later, as well as an Epson RC+ Premium Edition license, is required.

The development flow is as follows:

  1. Preparing the development environment: See [Installation]
  2. Creating an RC+ Extensions project: See [Getting Started]
  3. Implementation and debugging: See [Tutorial]
  4. Packaging and sharing: See [Distributing Extensions]

The following sections introduce each type of development.