When using a barcode scanner/reader to send a series of characters into notes as-if being typed on a keyboard (ie: piped via “serialkeys” from RS232) I want to send an “enter-key” code after the barcode data.
Getting the scanner to send a “” is easy enough, but Notes treats it like a “CTRL-M” (which it is: hex0D) which causes Notes to open a New Memo! (not what I want!!!) If I send a “” - then the properties box opens after the barcode comes in.
It seems whatever I do to issue a control code, it fails. Sending a cause the text to go into italic mode in a rich-text field (interesting!) I have tried sending a “00” nul, but this kills the input stream to Notes and I get nothing but a beep.
My question is, what codes or series of codes can I send to Notes so that it thinks it is getting a new line - and not an internal keyboard shortcut? Is there a LMBCS character-combination or a unicode issue?
Thanks in advance for any help or insight on this matter…
Subject: Barcode Readers, Control Characters & Notes Keyboard Internals
Tim:
Not alot posted on this topic. I am beginning to enhance an existing app with bar coding. It looks as though you have already put bar coding and notes through its paces. Can you give me or anyone else a hint as to how and what is needed to do bar coding in Notes?
My application will be doing “chain of custody” tracking for items. What do you use to export to the bar code printer and what are you using for scanning in. Any drivers or obsitcals in Notes that you can give us heads up on?
Sorry to be responding to you question with questions. Thanks for any head start you can provide me.
Subject: Connect a Barcode reader to your PC, install any drivers/software needed.
Edit a Notes Document go to any Text field. Swipe a barcode w/ the reader. The numbers will autotype into the text field. Go into Wordpad, Repeat last 2 steps. Windows handles this for you automatically.