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How ca i read from Bar code using VB

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Can you help me with my Payroll system?

I'm having problem with the Barcode scanner on how to attach it and im using two computers to separate the DTR and the Payroll transaction.

actually, i changed the the idea of having two computers involve in this project. instead of two computers, i choose the barcode scanner to reduce time consuming in typing their id number.

What should i do first when i have the Barcode scanner?

any drivers to be install in this transaction?

please help me to surpass my studies.

thanks alot....

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yes u must have a bar code scanner this a device can capture barcode and translate it to the value. if u want to create a bar code and print on the papaer u can searchon google and find some fonts it's match with ur standard.
without bar code scanner u must scan bar code with normal scanner and image proccessing and resolve the value of the code.
so u can buy a bar code scanner around 100$.
if you know how to use serial i suggest buy serial mode b/c its more controlable and simple to use.

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You may have been better opening a new thread rather than adding to an existing (and old one).

It all depends how your barcode reader plugs into the computer. If it has a PS2 keyboard connector, you will be able to plug the keyboard into one end of the connector and the other end into the computer.

Then, it is a case of reading the information in like it is being typed in on a keyboard.

If it is a Serial/RS232 connector, you'd be best getting in touch with the manufacturer of the barcode scanner for details - they may be able to provide you with a driver. Else, you could use your friends (Google/Yahoo/Bing etc) and search for "Scanner OPOS" - there should be quite a bit of information around for this.

I've not had much exposure to USB barcode scanners, so it may work like a keyboard (given it has a connector which is also common for modern keyboards), else you may need to go down the route of the Serial/RS232 scanners.

After you have the above sorted, put a textbox into a form, give it focus and scan a barcode and you're away!