Re: bar codes

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From: vMike (MichZaelY.GeZorgeY_at_noZorY.geZwaYrrenY.com)
Date: 03/17/04 

Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 11:35:54 -0500

The bar code reader is like an extension of the keyboard. As long as the
reader can read the type of bar code it should convert it in to human
readable characters and enter it at the point of the cursor. The readers
have certain options you need to set (usually by bar code from the manual).

"soosan" <chris@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23N4c5b%23CEHA.2768@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> would i need any specific SDK develop a system that scans bar codes on
> products and enters them into the system
>
>
> "Norton" <nortonwong@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:#gWeuF9CEHA.3408@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Try use some bar code fonts and treat them as normal text
> >
> > it should work
> >
> > Regards
> > Norton
> >
> >
> > "soosan" <chris@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23k%23CDt8CEHA.1128@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > hi how do i scan bar codes into my system
> > > i am using vb.net 2003
> > > is there any software i need ?
> > > thanx
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

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