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  • 1.  Barcode 7.1 Custom Templates

    Posted Aug 03, 2011 08:31 AM

    Hello all,

    I'm creating some templates to ease the data manipulation from a barcode reader (PDA). The problem is that I cannot insert values with the barcode reader into the fields in the template.

    The same field is working perfectly from the built-in application, I can insert values with the reader. Only the template is not working. For example the serial number field works when updating asset or assigning barcode, but not on the custom template.

    Any ideas?

    Thank you

    Santi



  • 2.  RE: Barcode 7.1 Custom Templates
    Best Answer

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Aug 19, 2011 04:03 AM

    The Barcoder Handheld application supports two scanning modes: Auto Scan and Direct Scan.

    Auto Scan is enabled by default for both standard and custom templates and allows you to scan a barcode regardless of the current field selected. It will also automatically update selected values for association pickers based on the type of the resource that was scanned (e.g. if a Location association exists on the template, scanning a Location barcode will automatically update the Location field with that resource).

    To enable Direct Scan mode, click Menu > Scan Mode > Direct from the menu bar. This allows you to scan directly in the currently focused field.

    Note that unlike the handheld version, the Barcode Console Application always has Direct Scan mode enabled unless scanning into the Barcode/Serial Number field at the top of the template.



  • 3.  RE: Barcode 7.1 Custom Templates

    Posted Sep 07, 2011 06:17 AM

    Thank you very much, now it works nicely!

    Do you know if it's possible to have this option selected by default?  Everytime I use the template I have to change it from automatic to direct

    Best Regards

    Santi



  • 4.  RE: Barcode 7.1 Custom Templates

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Sep 12, 2011 04:53 AM

    Unfortunately there is currently no way to set the Direct Scan mode as default for the scanning templates. The Direct Scan mode will stay active until you stay on the selected scanning template. Once you move away from that template, it will revert back to the default setting (i.e. Auto Scan).



  • 5.  RE: Barcode 7.1 Custom Templates

    Posted Sep 29, 2011 02:08 PM

    I thought this was  a option in 6.5 barcode to have Direct scan?