Barcode reader to fire capture script

[Rich S]

Howdy, all:

I have a "dumb" barcode reader that connects to a USB port in my Mac; I'm running FileMaker Pro Adv., v.14.

As is, it captures barcodes just fine when the cursor is in a field of an existing record, but I have to create an orphan record, first, before the barcode can be captured. This is a little inconvenient to users since they need to push a (virtual) button, first, to fire a script (that creates a record) before swiping their card. I'd like them just to swipe in and out as they enter or leave the lab.

Is there a clever script (or plug-in) where as the card is scanned, a record is created and the barcode field is then populated?

TIA for your replies!

[siroos12]

Why not capturing the barcode in a Global filed and set the scanner to pass a return after scanning. Then trigger a script to make a new record and process the scanned barcode text?

[Rich S]

Thanks! I'll give it a whirl.

[siroos12]

Make sure that you check the "return" check box for the Global field on "go to next object using" on "inspector/Data" tab. This way after the scanner passes a return after scanning the barcode, The script you already set to trigger "on object exit" will run.

Edited April 13, 2017 by siroos12