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Allied Vision Software - Vimba X SDK



The Allied Vision Vimba X SDK is recommended for Alvium cameras. For other Allied Vision cameras, use the Vimba SDK.

Vimba X is a fully GenICam-compliant SDK. Vimba X runs on Windows 10 and 11, Linux, and Linux ARM (all 64-bit). The SDK includes C, C++, and Python APIs, and the Image Transform library. Vimba X APIs are similar to the Vimba APIs and migration is easy. The developers guide, which is part of the installation package, includes a migration guide.

Vimba X features:

  • Supports latest Alvium features
  • Runs on Windows, Linux, Linux ARM - all 64 bit
  • C, C++, and Python APIs
  • Easy migration from Vimba
  • New Firmware Updater
  • Image Transform library
  • Viewer (based on Vimba Viewer) with Convolution matrix and new Advanced Trigger IO tab
  • Driver Installer (Windows only) for Alvium USB and GigE cameras and Goldeye GigE cameras

Get Started with Vimba X

For all operating systems:

  • You don't have to deinstall Vimba. You can install Vimba X on the same system in a directory of your choice.
  • The user documentation is included in the SDK installation
  • Vimba users: The Developer Guide includes a Migration Guide
  • Windows:
    • If your Alvium USB camera is connected during installation, the driver is installed automatically.
    • Driver Installer and Viewer are available in the Vimba X/bin directory.
    • Examples are installed to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Allied Vision\VimbaX.
  • Linux and ARM:
    • The transport layers and install scripts are available in the VimbaX/cti directory.
    • The Viewer is available in the VimbaX/bin directory.
    • Examples are available in the VimbaX/api directory.
    • If you need help with the installation, see the description in the Release Notes.

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