Barcode Reader

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Any ideas how I can get a knack field to read barcodes and record the text of the barcode? We currently take a photo of the barcode and then manually fill in a spreadsheet listing the text of the barcode. I am wanting to be able to capture the photo of the barcode (which is easy) and either scan the barcode image or scan the actual barcode and then the text is saved in a separate corresponding field.

Needs to be able to handle different types of barcodes and be easy to use.

Trying a couple of options at the moment but nothing I’m happy with. Just wondering if anyone has solved this. Thanks for reading. :slight_smile:

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You can add a Barcode reader in your form and use it to read and set the value for your field.

This library seems capable:

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Thank you for the response. It seems to work well with the barcodes I have.

I don’t have any JAVA knowledge, would I need to hire someone to program this into my Knack App or can the code just be inserted?

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You should hire someone

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Hi @Kerryn

Take look at KTl and get In Touch with @NormandDefayette_CortexRD he has features for barcodes in KTL and will probably be able to help.

Craig

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Hi @Kerryn,

Yes, Craig is right! The KTL does exactly that and supports several barcode types and QR codes also.
It’s very easy to use and the library is free.

Go see the documentation here and let me know if you have questions.
Barcode Generator documentation

You can even try a demo page I’ve created for you to see it in action:
https://ctrnd.knack.com/ktl-tutorials#ktl-demo-page/

Go in menu Barcodes, then Barcode Reading Automation.
Just scan those you see in the page and they will auto-populate the form and submit after 2 seconds. No need to type anything.

Cheers,
Norm