hello
> I think that maybe the mouse cursor would be in a form field, scan the > barcode and the data from the barcode reader would go into the form field of > which I can issue a OnChange instruction, but I might be completely wrong. the input field should have the focus (cursor must in the field, this can made with javascript) a barcode read is programable, if you scan an barcode the reader converts the barcode into digits (EAN13 2012345678905) this code is writen in the input field. if the scanner is programmed to automatically add a enter (char 13 i think) you have your submit. i have scanners from Metrologic Orbit http://www.barcodeisland.com/ean13.phtml http://www.strichcodeservice.at/andere_check_digits.htm http://www.ean.co.at/ you easy test open notepad or under linux kwrite and scan br/torsten > > Any pointers, urls, advice, hardware suggestions (UK Based) very much > welcome > > Thank you in advance for any help > > Dave Carrera > > > -- > UK Web Hosting @ http://www.ephgroup.com > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.733 / Virus Database: 487 - Release Date: 02/08/2004 > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
