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== Built-in Camera ==
 
== Built-in Camera ==
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This method is the simplest but the least performant of all, so if you plan on scanning a lot of barcodes regularly, we recommend that you consider other methods described below.
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To scan a barcode with your device’s camera, simply tap the ''Scan'' button in the mobile app. This button will appear on all screens where barcode scanning is applicable.
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{{Info | If a different scanning method is used, the Scan button becomes unnecessary and can be disabled in '''Admin → Settings →  Select Scanner''' to avoid confusion.}}
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{{Info | 1 = Scanning barcodes with camera requires the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android Barcode Scanner] app to be installed on the device, otherwise you will be prompted to install it after pressing the Scan button.}}
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== Bluetooth Scanner ==
 
== Bluetooth Scanner ==
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You can use a wireless Bluetooth barcode scanner with your mobile device for barcode scanning inside the HandiFox app.
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The scanner must first be paired with the mobile device (per the scanner’s manual). Once the scanner is paired, open HandiFox app and go to ''Admin → Settings → Select Scanner.'' Tap Scan Bluetooth and wait for the search to complete, then select your scanner from the list.
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You can also enter scanner’s Bluetooth address manually in case automatic discovery fails (this address can be viewed in the ''Bluetooth'' section of ''Android settings'', in the properties of the paired scanner).
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{{Info | If the scanner will not pull items up but type the barcode in any field on the mobile application instead, it means the keyboard mode or input needs to be disabled}}
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{{Warning | Only scanners capable of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bluetooth_profiles#Serial_Port_Profile_.28SPP.29 SPP] mode will work with HandiFox as advertised. Check the [http://www.handifox.com/products/system-requirements/ System Requirements] for recommended models.}}
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== Devices with Built-in Scanner ==
 
== Devices with Built-in Scanner ==
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HandiFox supports certain devices with built-in laser scanners. Visit [https://www.handifox.com/about/news/we-have-updated-the-list-of-handifox-hardware-requirements/ this page] to see all the devices supported. On Motorola devices, additional configuring is required to start using the scanner in HandiFox. Please [mailto:support@handifox.com contact us] for details.
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{{Info | If the scanner will not pull items up but type the barcode in any field on the mobile application instead, it means the keyboard mode or input needs to be disabled}}
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=== Creating a DataWedge Profile (for Zebra Devices) ===
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Zebra devices require a DataWedge Profile to be set up to ensure the correct functioning and integration with HandiFox.
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Revision as of 17:57, 27 May 2020

Built-in Camera

This method is the simplest but the least performant of all, so if you plan on scanning a lot of barcodes regularly, we recommend that you consider other methods described below.

To scan a barcode with your device’s camera, simply tap the Scan button in the mobile app. This button will appear on all screens where barcode scanning is applicable.

Info-sign.png If a different scanning method is used, the Scan button becomes unnecessary and can be disabled in Admin → Settings → Select Scanner to avoid confusion.
Info-sign.png Scanning barcodes with camera requires the Barcode Scanner app to be installed on the device, otherwise you will be prompted to install it after pressing the Scan button.

Bluetooth Scanner

You can use a wireless Bluetooth barcode scanner with your mobile device for barcode scanning inside the HandiFox app.

The scanner must first be paired with the mobile device (per the scanner’s manual). Once the scanner is paired, open HandiFox app and go to Admin → Settings → Select Scanner. Tap Scan Bluetooth and wait for the search to complete, then select your scanner from the list.

You can also enter scanner’s Bluetooth address manually in case automatic discovery fails (this address can be viewed in the Bluetooth section of Android settings, in the properties of the paired scanner).

Info-sign.png If the scanner will not pull items up but type the barcode in any field on the mobile application instead, it means the keyboard mode or input needs to be disabled
Warning-sign.png Only scanners capable of SPP mode will work with HandiFox as advertised. Check the System Requirements for recommended models.

Devices with Built-in Scanner

HandiFox supports certain devices with built-in laser scanners. Visit this page to see all the devices supported. On Motorola devices, additional configuring is required to start using the scanner in HandiFox. Please contact us for details.

Info-sign.png If the scanner will not pull items up but type the barcode in any field on the mobile application instead, it means the keyboard mode or input needs to be disabled

Creating a DataWedge Profile (for Zebra Devices)

Zebra devices require a DataWedge Profile to be set up to ensure the correct functioning and integration with HandiFox.

DataWedge Setup for HandiFox
Creating a New Profile
First, find the DataWedge app on your device and open it. Dw1.jpg
You will see a list with some pre-made DataWedge profiles.

Each profile tells DataWedge to do something specific with the data coming from the scanner (product codes, etc).

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