code for handheld scanner into vb 6 application

[monq]

help please...
i'm into vb6 developing and it's my first time to incorporate a barcode reader into my system..

can someone give me a hint on how to do it.. the codes would be much greater...

i'm going to use a handheld scanner...

[ithelp]

How is barcode reader connected to your computer ? via seria cable ?
Check the vendor document to find out message format ,etc .

[vb5prgrmr]

Most barcode readers are very simple to intergrate into vb programs.

Start new project, add a text box to the form, and run the project (or just start notepad).
Scan something (if using project make sure text box has focus).

Good Luck

[ProfessorPC]

scanners do the same thing as a keyboard. read from the barcode and places the text in the program. thats about it

[jonifen]

Not all are the same. If they are a serial/rs232 connected scanner, they don't work in this way and will require either a device driver, or as ithelp said, some guidance from the vendor to know how to link with the device.

[ProfessorPC]

my mistake