August 1st, 2010 at 12:32am Under Forum
How can I integrate my Visual Basic program with a barcode reader?
Best answer:
Plug barcode reader into computer and download a special driver (download.com) that will integrate into VB. I am not sure if Download.com still has it though.
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July 29th, 2010 at 12:42am Under Articles
Basic Inventory Tracking – Barcode Scanners And Type Of Scanners
Barcode scanner is a commonly used electronic device that reads printed barcodes. Also known as Point of sale scanner, it is widely used in areas where large number of goods or stock is involved, like in warehouses, library, supermarkets etc.
Barcodes are assigned on product labels usually to automate the process of sale or transaction. Each barcode has specific symbols defined as a series of bars. A barcode scanner’s photo sensors can capture this coded data on barcodes and translate it into electronic pluses. This data when sent to a computer is then decoded into readable text using a special software application. The entire process happens very quickly and takes only a few milliseconds.
The main idea behind use of barcodes on product has been to track inventory and pricing of the product in a simplified and more efficient way. Use of barcode scanners makes the task of reading information on products 10 times faster than a person entering information by hand. This also means lesser room for human error. Being simple to use, barcode scanners are fast gaining popularity in different areas of life.
There are many types of bar code scanners available today in market and its selection depends on the type of industry and work environment it is used for. The most popular ones are hand held and hands free barcode scanners.
Hand held barcode scanners are often used like a pen where the operator swipes the scanner over the code to read it. This type of bar code scanner is cheaper and durable but needs to be used in a certain angle and swiped at a certain speed to ensure correct reading. It’s ideal for retail, hospital, education or offices.
Hands free bar scanners are wireless models. They are mostly used for industrial purposes like in large warehouses. Since hands free bar scanners allow more freedom of movement, it ensures more efficiency.
Being an extremely efficient, cost effective alternative to manual task, barcode scanners are beneficial for both the company and its customers.
Kauser Ayaz
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July 27th, 2010 at 03:02pm Under Forum
Visual Basic 2010 barcode scanner question?
How do you make it so when you press the button to scan the barcode on the scanner, it changes where the cursor is, to a certain textbox, in a certain program(Made with Visual Basic)
Example:
-your in internet explorer with the VB program minimized
-you scan a barcode with the scanner
-it switches to the VB program
-and puts the cursor into a specific textbox(Witch will always be the same, no matter what the barcode says)
-then translates the barcode into regular text, and puts that text where the cursor is
Not sure how to do this, or what scanner to use. please help!
Best answer:
I dont think you need anything special for barcode input barcode reader will automatically read code and type into the cursor position
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:27am Under Forum
how can i use a barcode reader machine in visual basic programming?
I want to use a barcode reader machine in a visual basic program. for example when barcode reader reads a value how can i show this value in a label?
Best answer:
bar code readers are just like keyboards..
you can have a text box and when the reader scans the barcode, the chars will be typed in the textbox… of course the textbox needs to have the focus…
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June 17th, 2010 at 02:59am Under Forum
Could somebody please give me a complete visual basic codes for printing module and barcode reading module pls
I am looking for a visual basic code that will enable me to print something like a crystal report. My project is on point of sale and hence also need a code that can read the barcode after scanning and display the name of the item and its price.
Best answer:
You can find the solution in codeproject.com
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March 4th, 2010 at 09:29am Under Forum
Where can I find a barcode program for ti84 calculator basic with step by step instructions?
Can you please post the website. I want step by step, not downloadable ones.
Best answer:
I don’t exactly understand your question. Do you mean you want a TI-84+ program that creates a barcode? If so, you can find one here: ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/154/15417.html
There’s really no need for instructions… kinda self-explanatory. Enter an 11-digit number (i.e. barcode number) and the program will generate it for you.
If you’re talking about something else, then please elaborate.
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February 26th, 2010 at 07:36am Under Forum
What is the name of the screen when you don’t have cable, it made up of basic colors and looks like a barcode?
As I said before it looks like a barcode, it mainly made up of the colors magenta, turquoise, yellow, pink and black. It comes on whenever the channel is out of service or the signal has gone out.
Best answer:
It’s called a test pattern
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February 4th, 2010 at 03:53pm Under Forum
How to make a Barcode printing program using visual basic?
Hi. I’m Aisar..I was asked to do a barcode printing program using visual basic.. So can anyone help me to this.. please! This is very urgent!
Best answer:
Hello, it is simple…
First get the barcode fonts (for free) – link; barcodesinc.com/free-barcode-font/
Second- when developing an application in VB you have to keep a lot of points in to look out:
A) BARCODE is generated on mainly a unique ID of the object. Say for example you add an item in to the inventory, now you have to give this item a new ID, say “ITEM-0000001″ (which done in the VB)
B) Now based new ID assigned to the object, you will use the barcode font at the time of printing the item id, where you the respective unique barcode strip
C) for the next item you add, the item Id should be different… so when you print the barcode, automatically the strip will be different.
Some Hints;
- create a inventory module in your project, where you insert the items
- then depending on the sticker size of barcode… set the height and weight of the printing area, and change the font to the barcode which you download from the above. The whole printing setting can be done by “Printer” class in the printer.
- So when you add the item to the inventory, call the method of printing and it will print a new barcode strip.
One real advice- Its not look easy at all for you. but belive me its easy and you can do it.
NOTE: from the above download, there is a text file in it… read it completely. it will help you a lot.
Hope this helps
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August 4th, 2009 at 06:40am Under Forum
How do you do inventory for a resale shop if you are using a basic cash register?
I’ve been to resale shops and they ring your stuff and that’s it. They don’t write down anything or scan barcodes. Do you need to take inventory as long as you know what you made at the end of the day?
Best answer:
At the very least you need to take inventory once a year. You will need this information at the end of your business year to determine how much it cost you to buy the items you sold. This is necessary information for preparing your income taxes.
A really good idea is to take inventory on a more regular basis so you know if you are making money on what you are selling and also whether you are losing money due to people stealing or breaking items.
Hope that helps!
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November 19th, 2008 at 08:05pm Under Forum
i need in visual basic to connect it with the barcode reader scanner for reading that spasipic barcode.?
and after that send it into sql server data base.
Best answer:
almost all barcode readers act as a keyboard device.
when you scan, a string of characters will be entered as if you typed on the keyboard.
Capture this information in a text box and you can process it however you want.
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