How To Question ?

[Xavier]

when I scan a barcode into a field how could I get it to
automaticaly pull up the associated record if it exists
or give me a blank new record for data entry.

I can get the record to come up but only if I hit the
enter key after scanning the barcode, I want to avoid
hitting the enter key is this possible?

Thanks
Xavier

 

[Bob]

Check your scanner information. I believe that there's a
way to have the scanner send a signal through the wedge
at the end of each scan that provides the "Enter"
function.

 

[Xavier]

What we have are those handheld units pluged in with the
keyboard, there are no controls for it nor programing
featurs of any kind.

I was thinking if we scan the same size barcode 4 dig + 5
dig ####-##### would there be a way if the field would be
set to 10 digits when access sees it full to look up the
record or move to a new record if number scanned is non
existant. 99% of the time the number will exist.

thanks
Xavier

 

[Guest]

I read all of the posts here and I want to do the same thing. MOST barcode
readers are programable. If you can give me a model # &/or company name and
picture, I will try to find you the "programing barcodes".

You said that you have the "search or new" part working. How did you do
that??? I have been trying for two weeks to use a barcode reader to check my
inventory and if not in inventory drop to a new entry line. I am not that
advanced of a user so details and KISS (Keep It Simple for Stupid) will help.