Android Question Physical Inventory taking application

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FromWinToAnd

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Hi

I need to build an application for Inventory taking in which I need to scan a barcode. The application will be installed in a
hand held scanner with LCD screen.

Once the item is scanned and the description pulled from the item description file, I need to allow the user to input the quantity.

Data collected must be saved in the local scanner memory and when finishing the inventory taking it must allow to export the stored data.

Does B4A could make use of some sort of bar code scanning library?

Does B4A allow to store data in the scanner memory for later export?

I will appreciate comments on this requirement.
 
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Erel

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There are several barcode scanner libraries: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/pages/results/?query=barcode+scanner
However, in the case of a device with built-in scanner, it is usually implemented as HID device and acts as a keyboard. In that case you can intercept it with an EditText which you handle its TextChanged event. There are also other options.
You need to check the specific device docs.

FromWinToAnd said:
Does B4A allow to store data in the scanner memory for later export?
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Assuming that the device supports it, then yes.
 
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Jeffrey Cameron

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Our system uses this brand of scanner for physical inventory:
trohestar.com

trohestar 1D Wireless Barcode Scanner Inventory Scanner Laser Scanner Model NS-8103-L

This is a plug & play wireless barcode scanner that can read 1D linear bar codes. Thank you for choosing our new Trohestar PDA Series Wireless Bar
trohestar.com trohestar.com
You can program it to ask for ID then QTY and it comes with software to interface to the unit and downloaded a text file of the scanned data.
 
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FromWinToAnd

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Can it be programmed to populate the location, user or scanner id? Then aisle and quantity could be keyed in.
 
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Jeffrey Cameron

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FromWinToAnd said:
Can it be programmed to populate the location, user or scanner id? Then aisle and quantity could be keyed in.
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I seem to recall you can have it ask for a number of inputs, both scanner or keyboard, but it's been years since I messed with it.
You should follow the link I provided and check out their documentation.
 
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Jones Hone

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We all use our phones as inventory machines.
Write a barcode scanning APP yourself.
Whatever function you want, you can do it.
 
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