>Hi
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>I have had some barcode applications developed fro me but this time I want to do it all myself
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>I want to use portable scanners which first read a barcode lable on a mail bag and then read a barcode label on the package which is due to be sent out - if the destinations agree the package can be put in the bag otherwise the operator will get a warning message
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>If the package matches the bag I want to be able to read the data into a VFP database there and then
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>I could have upto 10 scanners operating at the same time
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>Any views on the easiest scanner to use for this purpose?
>Is the comparison done on the scanner or on a nearby pc?
>Can I get the data into a VFP program - if so how?
>For 10 scanners how many host pc's would I need to have?
>What are the differences in programming complexity between portable and USB scanners?
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>This I know is all very basic stuff - any help would be appreciated
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>Thanks
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>Colin