Need Help BarCode scanner

Hi

I want to use barcode scanner in my ERP application. Where Barcode scanner will scan the data from the bar code image of the items and the value will get filled in the cells of the grid for the concerned item.

If any one has used such concept plz let me know with appropriate test example in vb.net, Dng so i will be very thankful.

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Arshu

The barcode scanner we've used once were just hmi devices which acted like a keyboard. I.e., if you scan an item it will seem like somebody just type the scanned numbers in the keyboard and then pressed enter.. So if I understand your question this might mean that you do not need to develop anything

Good luck

Hi


Thanks for replying fast. Wel as per ur statement we dont need to write any code to get data entered in the concerned cells. Please can u tell me which barcode scaaner is the best to go for as u have already used in ur application.


Watng for ur response


Thanks

I do not know which is the best. I do know that there are a couple of brands out there. Our choice was dominated by the fact that it had to be cheap, have a usb connection, and have a holder in which the scanner could 'stand'. I think it cost around 80 euros, which is around 110 dollars.

You have to make sure what kind of barcodes you are going to read, there are a couple of standards and your scanner needs to support the one you will be working with.

I'm sorry I cannot be more specific. Just google for a provider close to you (ours is dutch, so it's probably not much help to you )

Good luck

Hi


Thanks for providing information. Wel let me study the market and choose the best one with the options u have mentioned.

About ur point What kind of barcode we are gng to read. I am not very clear abut this as we had developed ERP product so only thing left is barcode reader facility, I think user should be able to read any barcode images from the items he is gng to sell or purchase, so it depends on the items what barcode system they have used i mean the manufacturer of the items.

As per ur statement it seems we have to specify which barcode type to use.

So a bit confused can u plz enlight more on this topic.

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Arsh

Don't worry too much about that. The barcode scanner we got was cheap but it supported a lot of types. We scanned every item in our office (books, staplers, etc.) successfully

It depends as you said on the product your customer has. A quick google came up with this:
http://www.barcodefaq.com/BarcodeMatch/index.html
http://www.bokai.com/BarcodeActiveX/barcodes.htm
http://www.agamik.co.uk/symbols.htm

Good luck