hi
i am working with a inventory project. i want to use Bar code reader. but i don't know how to use bar code reader. please some one help me how can i read from bar code reader and how can i use bar code reader to my project.

Attach the keyboard into your barcode reader and plug it in the keyboard port...


It will act as a standard input device (like your kb)...


To test:

Create new project and add a textbox in your form...Scan a barcode, you will notice that with no code(s) added, the value of the barcode will appear in the textbox...


hth..

you need to connect the device and capture the input.

after that processing is same as input from a normal keyboard.

Hi,
when barcode reader was installed in the system and when you tried to read the value the value will be automatically filled in the control when the cursor is placed in text box control.
for example if you had 3 text boxes and when you placed the cursor in text2 then and when you scan the object using barcode reader then the text2 will filss with te value same as text 1 and 3 also.
there is no need to use any function or any thing to read the values.

how to read barcode scan data directly from visual basic 6 form

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how to read barcode scan data directly from visual basic 6 form

can u give me a driver of barcode scanner?

Most of the barcode scanners are plug and play devices and you do not need any extra driver to install. If you need one contact the vendor whose scanner/device you are using.

ouh its very diffcult
hehehe
no u must see how ur barcode send data 2 computer
all of bar code send data in 3 way keyboard,serial,usb
if keyboard after read bar code send the bar code value like press the code on keyboard
if serial send data on serial port
if usb have a dll or create virtual com or send in keyboard
ur device more important

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....