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Hi Hank,
As you correctly noted, this module will be used for spare parts inventory control. The tablet (Surface Pro 2) will be in the stock room and every time a part is taken out, the part number (on the label) will be scanned (it has barcode), quantity, person, cost center, etc. will be entered.
I do not plan to use .NET for this app; VFP should be able to handle it fine.
I will certainly look into what you suggest, WorthData Tricoder.
Thank you.
>Hi Dmitry,
>
>First: if this is for regular business use, the issue will be not just focus, but lighting. Laser scanners are required in low latency, variable lighting situations.
>
>Second: a .NET dll would be where I would look to handle any security issues associated with accessing local hardware from VFP. wwDotNetBridge would handle the interface.
>
>A camera used for barcode scanning is OK for one-off, occasional use only.
>
>That said: if this is to be used for inventory control, you might want to look at the WorthData Tricoder. A driver that works with VFP is available from them.
>
>Hank
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I am developing a program that will be working on Surface tablet. These tablets have cameras. Do you know if it is possible to use the camera to scan barcode into a VFP application form textbox?
>>
>>TIA
As you correctly noted, this module will be used for spare parts inventory control. The tablet (Surface Pro 2) will be in the stock room and every time a part is taken out, the part number (on the label) will be scanned (it has barcode), quantity, person, cost center, etc. will be entered.
I do not plan to use .NET for this app; VFP should be able to handle it fine.
I will certainly look into what you suggest, WorthData Tricoder.
Thank you.
>Hi Dmitry,
>
>First: if this is for regular business use, the issue will be not just focus, but lighting. Laser scanners are required in low latency, variable lighting situations.
>
>Second: a .NET dll would be where I would look to handle any security issues associated with accessing local hardware from VFP. wwDotNetBridge would handle the interface.
>
>A camera used for barcode scanning is OK for one-off, occasional use only.
>
>That said: if this is to be used for inventory control, you might want to look at the WorthData Tricoder. A driver that works with VFP is available from them.
>
>Hank
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I am developing a program that will be working on Surface tablet. These tablets have cameras. Do you know if it is possible to use the camera to scan barcode into a VFP application form textbox?
>>
>>TIA
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