At a high level: Basically barcode readers send the scanner data and a 'Return' (or something similar). So it is like the scanner is typing the scanner value and hitting Return. you can test in Word just to see it work :) Installing the scanner is like anything else; plug it in and load the drivers. You use workflow to get 'focus' to the field you want to populate, then have additional workflow to fire on the 'Return' from the scanner. So you could scan one item after another OR scan multiple values for a single entry. I have done this twice in a production environment, and after the initial trepidation it was really fairly straight forward. The bigger questions are really around: WHAT work are you trying to accomplish? HOW do you want your work process to flow? What other inputs will be needed? Blah, blah, blah..... The barcode piece is tiny after that. Remember: the only thing the scanner is going to do is type value form barcode and hit enter :) Phil Bautista, bullcreekdata.com, has done this several times and overall is very experienced and talented. I would highly recommend him if you need more formal assistance or implementation planning. Mark
________________________________ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Moore, Christopher Allen Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Scanners and barcodes ** Good afternoon- We would like to use barcodes and hand-held scanners to keep track of assets and get the information into CMDB. Has anyone here done anything like this? Thanks! Chris Moore __Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" html___ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"
