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Barcode Scanner Input Frame
Scanner input is activated by setting the system values key SHOW_SCANNER_INPUT to TRUE. When activated, the scanner input panel is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The scanner input frame consists of three fields, as displayed in Scanner Input Panel.

Scanner Input Panel
Barcode Input Field
The barcode input field is used to receive the scanned barcode data. This field must have input focus before a barcode is scanned. There must be a carriage return after each barcode is entered to indicate the end of a barcode scan. You can manually enter data in this field and press the Enter key to simulate barcode input during the testing phase.
Barcode Context Field
You use the barcode context field to control how the data from a barcode input scan is interpreted. The following table lists the barcode scan contexts provided by default. You can alter the list using the system value key SCANNER_CONFIG, which is used to configure scanner input.

SCANNER_CONFIG System Value
 
 
Scan Context
Interpretation
Order Reference
An order reference code. The system loads the items to be packed for this order.
Shipment Reference
A shipment reference code. The system loads the shipment or consolidation shipment for packing.
Pack Type
A pack type. The pack type for the current open pack is updated.
Tare Weight
The tare weight override for the current open pack.
Gross Weight
The gross weight override for the current open pack.
Weight UOM (Unit of measure)
The weight unit of measure for the current open pack.
Dimension 1, Dimension 2, Dimension 3
The dimension [1 | 2 | 3] for the current open pack.
Dimension UOM
The dimension unit of measure for the current open pack.
Volume
The volume for the current open pack.
Volume UOM
The volume unit of measure for the current open pack.
Pack by Product
An item code. One of these items is added to the current open pack.
Pack by Serial No. (Number)
A serial number. The unpacked item line with this serial number is added to the current open pack.
Pack by Lot No. (Number)
A lot number. One of the items from this lot is added to the current open pack.
Pack by Batch No. (Number)
A lot batch number. One of the items from this lot batch is added to the current open pack.
Find Pack via Pack No. (Number)
Search for the shipment containing the scanned pack number and filter on the pack number.
Search via Tracking Number
Search for the shipment containing the scanned tracking number and filter on the tracking number.
Pack Weight Scan
A weight scan assigned to the selected pack. You must select a single pack before performing the scan. The scan can be an input from a weighing scale.
Barcode Message Field
The barcode message field is used to provide the user with information about the last barcode scan. It provides a description of the last barcode scan, followed by the barcode enclosed in [ ] brackets.