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I am making a database which i scan barcodes in to file maker and it stores them in a database. When i set the field to Number instead of text all data

stays on one line that way the barcode displays properly on the screen. But some barcodes are alphanumeric so when i change the field type from number to text after i scan the barcode it automatically hits enter which produces and extra line which screws up the barcode. How can i scan alphanumeric barcodes and have the cursor stay on the same line just like if the field was number only. I Need data to be on one line

FileMaker Version: 6

Platform: Windows XP

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Your Bar code scanner is probobly sending a return at the end of the scan. Most scanners I have used can be programed to format the data string to exclude this. See your scanners manual and have it send a tab key insteadt.

Charles

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Thanks that was exactly it. I am learning somthing new everyday and I will be coming back here for all my questions. Thanks again

Chris

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