Barcode scanner with tab function

Mark M · 30 Nov 2011 at 12:26

Havent been able to find much that makes sense on the internet but is there a way to scan a barcode and include a tab key function (or several tab keys) after that? Eg Scan barcode and press tab key 5 times to move to next field

Posted this in the software forum rather than hardware as I thought there might be some software that can do it but not knowing much about it perhaps its built into the scanner depending on which one you have?

Mark M · 30 Nov 2011 at 13:45

Thanks for the info, sounds promising.

I dont have a scanner as yet, was just doing some research into them before purchasing one. Can you recommend one that will be suitable or the type that I should go for perhaps?

Mark M · 30 Nov 2011 at 14:24

Its actually for Sage Line 50 and/or Quickbooks. When you open up a new invoice it defaults to the correct box that you could scan a barcode in for the product ID you then have to either click into the box below or hit tab 5 times to get to the next line. Enter key doesnt work as it automatically saves the invoice.

EDIT - it wouldnt be the end of the world if it doesnt work and you have to click into the new line but the more efficient I can make it the better.

Thanks

Mark M · 30 Nov 2011 at 15:02

izzop, Confused, many thanks for the help. The Voyager 1200g looks to do exactly what I want. The datalogic scanners seem to be a bit cheaper so will have a look at them and see if I can find the manual as I need to buy 4 of them.

Mark M · 30 Nov 2011 at 15:56

Having had a quick look I was going to see if the Touch 65 might do the job as it is compatible with the Aladdin software but not sure if its worth going for a better scanner?