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# MaxCharHeight

The estimated maximum height of the main characters on the number plate. This parameter is used to detect potential number plates and number plate recognition might still detect and read plates that are larger.

Specify a value followed by the units that you want to use:

- `percent` or `%` - Percentage of the image or video height.
- `pixels` or `px` - Number of pixels.

Type: | Integer
Default: | 96 pixels
Required: | No
Configuration Section: | TaskName
Example: | `MaxCharHeight=100 pixels`
See Also: | MinCharHeight

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Product: Knowledge Discovery Media Server 26.2

Topic Title: MaxCharHeight