I'm not involved in this tread, truly, but w/re: to "as expensive as 4 PC's", would you have any comments as to uptime and reliability of the scanner system versus that of 4 PC's?
Just thinking about the total-cost-of-ownership/value proposition. Later, Steve in Memphis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Davidson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 9:33 AM Subject: Re: Barcode swipe readers > Bob- > > This is probably what you don't want to hear, but, we've used a network data > collection system to poll scanned data. Allows up to 250 data collection devices. > In our case, we've used 2 terminals connected via 1 controller (allowing 5 > in/out's). Scanner, gun-type connected to the terminals. R:base programmed to > collect data from this system every 20 seconds, parse data into tables, etc... If > interested, email me privately for more information and contact info. However, > may be as expensive as 4 PC's(?) > > -Brad > Bob Thompson wrote: > > > Thank you all for your replies. What I was hoping to find > > is whether you can easily access the RS232 or USB input > > from Rbase. I am somewhat familiar with the keyboard > > wedge decoders, but am under the understanding that > > you could use only (1) per PC. I need to have one PC > > read (4) barcode inputs. I.E. the application would > > continually poll the (4) input ports and when input is > > found process it. > > > > With a keyboard wedge, this would be fairly simple I > > believe as indicated below it simply "acts" as keyboard > > input. However I would not be able to poll (4) swipe > > readers and I do not want to have to purchase (4) PC's. > > > > Since USB or RS232 swipe readers are available, this > > approach could let me use more readers on one PC. > > However I do not know how to access the USB or RS232 > > ports through Rbase. Any ideas? > > > > Thank you all again in advance. > > > > -Bob > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Emmitt Dove [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 7:04 AM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: Barcode swipe readers > > > > Bob, > > > > My best advice is to go with the keyboard wedge approach. It will be > > trouble-free in conjunction with R:Base. As Lynn indicated, you can accept > > the barcode input into a field on a form, a FILLIN, a DIALOG, etc. Painless. > > > > Emmitt > > > > >Has anyone used barcode swipe readers for input > > >into Rbase? I have need for using small card > > >swipe readers to input employee information. > > > > > >I have seen some readers that are keyboard wedge > > >type, and am sure that would work fine, but I would > > >like to use (4) readers. I have seen USB and RS232 > > >types also. > > > > > >Any input would be greatly appreciated. By using > > >the power of Rbase and Rmail, I will be able to code > > >a program to do exactly what I want, if I can resolve > > >the barcode swipe issue. > > > > > >Thank you all in advance! > > > > Emmitt Dove > > Manager, DairyPak Business Systems > > Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc. > > 40 Lindeman Drive > > Trumbull, CT 06611 > > (203) 673-2231 > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > ================================================ > > TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: > > Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l > > ================================================ > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l > > ================================================ > > TO SEARCH ARCHIVES: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/rbase-l%40sonetmail.com/ > > > > ================================================ > > TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: > > Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l > > ================================================ > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l > > ================================================ > > TO SEARCH ARCHIVES: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/rbase-l%40sonetmail.com/ > ================================================ TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l ================================================ TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l ================================================ TO SEARCH ARCHIVES: http://www.mail-archive.com/rbase-l%40sonetmail.com/
