Scanning and Advancing to Next Record

[fcoachman]

I am looking for a solution to a scanning problem.

After scanning an integer I would like for the program to advance to the same field in the next record in table view.

I am aware that some scanners can be programmed with the Ctrl&Down Arrow function, but many scanners do not have this capability.

Is there another keystroke function, script, or other FileMaker capability to force an advancement to the next record after receiving input?

[LiveOak]

I'm not aware of a key sequence that will do this. The very best option is to pick a scanner (actually the wedge part of the scanner) that allows the programming of a preamble and postable. On the Mac side the scanner must be capable of being programmed to send a Command-1 preamble and a Command-2 postamble (on the PC this would be a Control-1 and Control-2). I don't think there is any other really useful alternativek, especially if you wish to use barcodes a lot.

This can be used to tigger the first two displayed scripts in ScriptMaker. These scripts can be context sensitive to the layout you are on. The first script might be as simple as "Go to Field" the second can be as simple as "Go to Next Field". If might be possible to program your current scanner to do this, it is not always obvious how or easy to do so.

If you would like to select a scanner/wedge that is capable of being programmed to do this, I can provide the models I am familiar with. Especially if you are on the Mac, you will find scanner tech support people fairly useless in providing this information. You can reach me at:

Brent Dussia

Live Oak Systems

760-728-7046

[email protected]

-bd

[fcoachman]

Brent,

Thanks for the tip. I was able to program the Ctrl-2 command as a suffix. A script to advance to the next record was then placed in the second script position. It works great!

-Frank C