Using the Barcode scanner tool

Using the Barcode scanner tool

A scanned barcode ID is meant to be inserted as a part of the image name created during capture. It is therefore important to set up the Next Capture Naming tool with a Barcode Token before using the Barcode scanner tool.

1. Go to the Next Capture Naming tool and click on the three-dotted button at the end of the Format field.

2. Find the Barcode token from the list and drag it to the Format field.

3. Add other suitable tokens like Name and 3 Digit Counter. Close the dialog.

4. Remember to add an underscore or dash between the tokens to ensure that the barcode letters or numbers are not mixed with other strings as the image name is created.

Once the Barcode token is added as a part of the naming structure in the Next Capture Naming tool, you are ready to use the Barcode scanner tool.

1. Scan the product barcode and check that it is inserted in the Barcode tool.
2. Capture the associated image.
3. The scanned barcode is now added as a part of the image name.
4. If the same barcode should be added to more images, continue to capture those images.
5. If you need to associate a new barcode with the next image, remember to scan the new barcode before capturing the associated image.

Modifying the barcode string manually

If you encounter a scan error and need to enter the barcode manually, click on the Barcode text field, type in the correct numbers, and click on the Enter icon to apply the change.

Then capture the associated image.

Adding a barcode to the image name manually

1. Scan the product barcode and check that it is inserted in the Barcode tool.
2. Select the full-text string in the Barcode field and copy it.
3. In the Browser, click on the name of the image in question to highlight the name field. 
4. Paste in the barcode as a part of the name.

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