Barcode reader can be used in Assets and/or Inventory module, this functional specification contains the entities and processes that are common and specific of each module. Barcode readers can be used in processes like: stocks take, goods receipt, goods return, transfers and basically in every transaction that involves either an asset item or catalog item.
This information will be populated only if at least one of the general parameters ‘Inventory Module Uses Barcode Reader’ or ‘Assets Module Uses Barcode Reader’ is True.
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Barcode Cofiguration Screen Fields and Tabs
Barcode Configuration screen includes following Fields and Tabs:
| Fields | Description |
| Id | Unique identification number, automatically generated by the system. |
| Active | Default value is True. If user switches it to false, then this configuration will not apply in future transactions. |
| Applies For Assets | False by default. If set to True it signify that the Barcode Configuration applies for Assets. This field is active only if General Parameter ‘Assets Module uses Barcode Reader’ is set to True. |
| Applies For Inventory | False by default. If set to True it signify that the Barcode Configuration applies for Inventory. |
| Configuration Date | Automatically posted by the system. User can not change it. It keeps the record when the configuration is made. |
| Language | Language to describe the Barcode Configuration. |
| Abbreviation | Short form of the Barcode Configuration. |
| Description | Key information and description of the Barcode Configuration. |
| Institution tab | A collection of one or more institutions that are entitled for using this particular Barcode Configuration. |
| Barcode Exporting Format tab | Collection of one or more exporting formats. |
Every barcode reader can have its own specific format to store information in their memory therefore the system will send the information in standard way, so the user can convert such format into the format that barcode reads. Some mobile devices can be easily adapted to get information from standard formats as well. User can configure as many formats as needed to export information. Such information will be exported to a CSV or XLS (excel spreadsheet format), so the information can be stored in mobile devices such as handhelds, or third party software, that information can be used to print labels, stocks take processes, etc.
Barcode Exporting Format tab screen includes following fields:
| Fields | Description |
| Barcode Format Type | There are two possible value- Inventory and Assets. Depend on the configuration. |
| Active | True by Default. If the user switches it to false, this configuration format can not be used in future exporting transactions. |
| Is Customized Format | False by Default. This attribute will allow incorporating possible customized formats in the future. |
| Barcode Exporting Custom Format | Respective customized format of the Barcode. |
| Language | Language to describe Exporting Format. |
| Name | Short Description. |
| Description | Instructions and key information of the format. |
| Barcode Exporting Format Detail tab | Configuration of the order of Asset attributes that system should export. |