"Out of Memory Error" Displays After Creating 30,000 or More Barcodes with the Linear ActiveX Barcode Control and DLL

IDAutomation has issued an update to the Linear ActiveX Control and DLL product that solves a problem where “out of memory” errors occur after creating approximately 30,000 or more barcodes in a short period on Windows XP. The first update was released October 30, 2002, although other updates have been posted since.

If an update has not been received for this product since that date, please email IDAutomation with the Regnow OrderID so the download link can be provided.

If an active Priority Support & Upgrade Subscription is currently in effect through RegNow, please contact IDAutomation with the RegNow Order ID to receive an updated download link. If an active support agreement is currently in effect through the IDAutomation online store, please log into your account by entering the user name (email address associated with order placement) and the password created at the time of the order. After successfully logging in, the invoice should appear on the screen. Simply click the "My Downloads" icon located on the upper right portion of the page and then the appropriate product title to begin downloading the latest version of the product. To reactivate a Priority Support & Upgrade Subscription, please visit http://www.idautomation.com/extended/about.html.

Install the new package; ensuring critical files are replaced.

1. REBOOT the computer to release any application accessing the DLL.
2. After reboot, REMOVE the Linear ActiveX Barcode Control package by going to Control Panel – Add/Remove.
3. INSTALL the new Linear ActiveX Control package.
4. To verify the installation, confirm the existence and date of the files found in the /System folder. Check the list of files below for the correct date. If the files and dates are incorrect, remove the package again via Control Panel, delete the file manually, reboot and reinstall.
   IDAutomationLinear5.dll (dated December 31, 2002 or later)
   (Customers with Linear+2D package, verify the following additional files)
   IDAutomationPDF417c.dll (dated December 12, 2002 or later)
   IDAutomationDMATRIX3.dll (dated December 13, 2002 or later)
   IDAutomationMaxicode3.dll (dated December 13, 2002 or later)

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