HDevelopEVO: Evolve your code and accelerate machine vision application

Preview of HDevelopEVO: HALCON's new IDE (Integrated Development Environment)

HDevelopEVO is MVTec’s next-generation integrated development environment and builds on the reliability and performance of HDevelop. HDevelopEVO introduces an intuitive interface designed to streamline your workflow from start to finish.

With seamless project management, instinctive handling of iconic and control variables, and a completely refreshed documentation system, HDevelopEVO brings a powerful experience that also brings the tried and tested MVTec look and feel.

HDevelopEVO is continuously evolving to meet your needs. It already delivers a robust suite of image processing capabilities, and with every release, it expands further.

Latest features of HDevelopEVO Preview

HDevelopEVO “Edit & Continue”
HDevelopEVO introduces real-time script editing, allowing users to modify scripts and adjust parameters during execution without restarting. This enables interactive development and supports rapid prototyping, significantly accelerating the development process.

HDevelopEVO enhanced auto-completion
Writing HALCON scripts has never been faster and more efficient. HDevelopEVO’s improved auto-completion allows users to view a short documentation of each operator, helping them better understand its function and parameters. This smart assistance reduces development time and helps both new and experienced users better understand the functions and parameters they’re working with.

HDevelopEVO version control via Git
Version control is now fully integrated into the HDevelopEVO environment. Users can manage Git operations like committing changes, history review, and branching directly within the development environment. Changes are highlighted and easy to compare with previous versions, enhancing collaboration and enabling efficient teamwork on shared projects.

HDevelopEVO explorer
The new HDevelopEVO Explorer offers a clear, navigable structure for managing your files and folders. With just a few clicks, you can locate resources, create or edit files, and maintain full oversight of your project’s layout.

Code faster with the advanced editor
The enhanced script editor is heaving with productivity features: from code folding and word wrap to support for editing multiple programs in parallel. Pre-built code snippets for common control structures speed up development, helping you write clean and modular code quickly.

Streamline Your Workflow: Enhanced Navigation with Outline View
The Outline View offers a high-level overview of your script, displaying procedures and variables. This lets you jump to relevant parts of your code instantly, improving navigation and orientation, especially in larger projects.

Watch images come to life as you debug your script!
Debugging is visual and intuitive in HDevelopEVO. The Graphics Window now shows images tied to script execution, making it easier to see how code changes impact results. Features like zooming, panning, stepping through scripts, and viewing variables on double-click create a powerful, hands-on debugging experience.

Improved HALCON Script language
Script smarter with the ability to declare procedures directly within your code. This new flexibility in the HALCON scripting language promotes modularity, simplifies project structure, and makes scripts more readable and maintainable.

The future of HDevelopEVO
MVTec’s development roadmap for HDevelopEVO is packed with innovation. Upcoming integrations with GenAI and Smart Vision Tools promise to unlock more capabilities in image processing.