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MERLIC 26.03.0

MVTec MERLIC is an all-in-one software product for quickly building machine vision applications without any need for programming.

It is based on MVTec's extensive machine vision expertise and combines reliable, fast performance with ease of use. An image-centered user interface and intuitive interaction concepts like easyTouch provide an efficient workflow, which leads to time and cost savings.

MERLIC provides powerful tools to design and build complete machine vision applications with a graphical user interface, integrated PLC communication, and image acquisition based on industry standards.

All standard machine vision tools such as calibration, measuring, counting, checking, reading, position determination, as well as 3D vision with height images are included in MVTec MERLIC. Furthermore, the software is able to execute tools in parallel, increasing overall efficiency and improving the implementation of multi-camera-setups.

MERLIC's features are all based on the latest state-of-the-art machine vision technologies, such as matching or deep learning. The software is available for Windows-based PC and embedded platforms, making it ideally suited for use in smart cameras.

MERLIC is available for purchase in different packages to comply various requirements. The package "MERLIC", offers essential features but does not include MERLIC tools with deep learning functionality or the custom tools. To incorporate these tools, you have the option to separately purchase the "MERLIC Custom Tools Add-On" or the "MERLIC Deep Learning Add-on". Alternatively, you may choose the "MERLIC Professional" package, which includes the full feature set. You can find more detailed information about available packages on the MVTec website.

MERLIC is also available in a trial version that allows you to test the full functionality of MERLIC as described below.

MERLIC Trial

The MERLIC trial version allows you to test the full functionality of MERLIC, i.e., it corresponds to the MERLIC Professional version, with the following limitations:

  • The trial license is only valid for a limited period of 45 days. This time period begins with the day of the first usage of MERLIC in the trial version, i.e., the day when MERLIC is started for the first time without a license dongle. If the time period is exceeded, it is not possible to evaluate MERLIC for another trial period on this computer again.
  • The execution mode of the trial version is limited in time. You can run a MERLIC Vision App continuously up to 30 minutes. If this time is exceeded, MERLIC will stop the execution of the MERLIC Vision App. The time limit of 30 minutes also applies for the execution of MERLIC RTE (Runtime Environment). If the time limit is exceeded, MERLIC RTE is automatically closed.
  • It is only possible to run one MERLIC instance at a time.
  • The trial version cannot be used on a virtual machine.

To test MERLIC in the trial version, no explicit trial license is required. You can download MERLIC from the MVTec website for free and install it on your computer. MERLIC can be started directly after the installation. If no license dongle for one of the other MERLIC packages is connected to your computer, MERLIC is automatically started in the trial version.

The license of the trial version is bound to your computer hardware because no license dongle or license file is used. Therefore, you can test the trial version only on the computer on which MERLIC is installed.

If you want to test MERLIC RTE on Linux systems, you have to make sure to import the trial license after installing MERLIC RTE. For more information, see Activating a MERLIC License.

Underlying HALCON Version

If you intend to develop your own custom tools, or in case you need to do some remote debugging, the HALCON version you are using must be the same as the HALCON version that underlies your MERLIC version:

MERLIC version

Underlying HALCON version

26.03.0

25.11 Progress

MVTec HALCON is the comprehensive standard software for machine vision with an integrated development environment (HDevelop). MERLIC makes use of various HALCON procedures and other program functions.

First Steps to Use MERLIC

See the topic Installation and Licenses to get detailed information about installing or updating MERLIC and how to activate your license. The chapter also contains further information about the different licenses and installation types as well as the installed file structure of MERLIC.

See the topic Getting Started to get practical information such as an introduction to the user interface, the start dialog and the available keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, you can find an introduction to MERLIC’s various components.

Additional Information

In addition to the documentation in this MERLIC manual, you can find further information and tools in the download area of our website.

Legal Notices

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