Barcode Scanning Into Variable

[3guk]

Hey Guys,

 

Struggling a little bit with FM Go 13 - integrated barcode scanner, my understanding is that you use the "insert from device" function to grab the barcode and insert it into a field.

 

How would I go about, scanning the barcode and saving it as a variable in my script, so that I can then run a find to see if the barcode already exists in the database ? I only seem to be able to insert it into a field.

 

I've attached an image of the script that doesn't work which should give you an idea of what I'm trying to achieve.

 

Thanks

 

James 

[Wim Decorte]

You're doing it right: scan into a field, then set a variable with the content of the field.  You can only scan into a field.

 

The rest of your script is not correct at first glance.  The Perform Find has nothing specified.

[bruceR]

The script starts in find mode.

Which is ok.

But it needs to have step at the start or at least before perform find:

Set Error capture [on]

[bruceR]

Also note that you have to be on a layout where the barcode field is on the layout.

What triggers the script in the first place?

[bruceR]

Example attached.

Shows two different methods; one using a global field, one using a standard field.

BarcodeTest.fmp12.zip

[tdaumit]

Were you able to code to work? If so would you mind sharing? I'm having he same problem.