CameraAPI external object (X Evolution 3)

This Smart Devices API enables you to programmatically take photos and record videos using the device's camera.

Code example

Event 'RecordVideo'
  Composite
    &Video = CameraAPI.RecordVideo()
    UploadVideo(&Video)
  EndComposite
EndEvent

Event 'TakePhoto'
  Composite
    &Image = CameraAPI.TakePhoto()
    SaveImage(&Image)
  EndComposite
EndEvent

CameraAPI Methods

TakePhoto

To take a photo using the device's camera.

Return value: Image

Parameters: None

RecordVideo

To record a video using the device's camera.

Return value: Video

Parameters: None or CameraAPIQuality data type

CameraAPIQuality: Allows you to set the quality that the video will be recorded with, affecting the file size and transfer time over the network. If this parameter is not sent, the value used is Medium.

TrimVideo

To trim a video in the device

Return value: Video

Parameters: in - Video, out - Video

Availability

• RecordVideo method is available only for iOS since GeneXus X Evolution 3 Upgrade 2

See also

• HowTo: Using CameraAPI external object in GeneXus for Smart Devices