[RBASE-L] - Re: BAR CODES

[DKauf22024]

In a message dated 8/25/2003 8:51:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

The clerk had a "BarPad" with
numbers 0-9, several single and double hard returns, passwords, and obscure
commands.  They would scan in the inventory, use the barpad for amounts,
etc. and never have to touch the keyboard.  They just had to wipe the
grease pencil markings from the books every day.  No wasted paper, no extra
printing, etc.  Saved LOTS of time, as opposed to hand entry.

Bob,

Your speaking exactly the type of application I'm referring to. When you use a data identifier then the number is ALWAYS the number, the quantity is always recognized as the quantity, etc. If you had someone encode those without using the proper sequence, then you might get 12000 of item 20 instead of 20 of item 12000. If you look at any of the hardware stores that use a standard UPC barcode in a book, scan it, and then put in the sale quantity you have the same type of thing. If you scanned the UPC label twice, without a data identifier, would have bought a LOT of that stuff <g>

What we're both talking about is making it easier for the operator, getting the right numbers in the right place, and getting on with business.

Damon
Damon D. Kaufman
President
Stalder Spring Works, Inc
ISO-9002 / QS-9000 Certified
2345 S. Yellow Springs St.
Springfield, Ohio 45506
Voice 937-322-6120
Fax 937-322-2126
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