barcode scan

Smikis

hi,
I'm trying to implement barcode system in our company. I put labels with barcode on the products. Now i have to scan them.
I got OCX file that can comunicate with scaner and PC. A problem is that i don't know under what triger i have to write a code that then i press the scaner button that triger will get activated?

Maybe some good ideas?

DaveT

Hi Smikis,

What type of scanner do you have?

A wedge scanner connected to the keyboard port does not require any software - just plug in and scan into the field you want.

Smikis

I have Datalogic Dragon Scanner http://www.barcodesinc.com/datalogic/dragon.htm which connected to COM(RS232) port.

kine

It's not problem to make application which will take the data from the port and send them as input from keyboard. I made this app in 30 minutes. It can be standalone app or automation.

Kisu

Some scanners I've used just enter a line of characters when you press the read button or move the beam over the code.
When printing them out you need a special font for the barcode in different bit lenghts.