AX 4.0 - Barcode Scanning Order Entry EAN128

Finance and Operations/AX User Forum
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Hey,

I would like to know if its possible to enter an order with a barcode scanner, so instead of typing the item numbers, i would like to scan the barcode on the item with a usb barcode scanner attached to my computer.

Thanks in advance.

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Hi,

Yes. For such funtionality either you need to write application or buy partner module.

If you decide to take route 1, MS provides comprehensive barcode application platform - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa641320.aspx

If you take route 2, you can look for partner modules in your country. Have a look here - http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/solutionfinder/default.mspx

Hope this helps,

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Yes but you would need to modify the system depending upon the requirements. If the barcode was a representation of the item number you could theoretically scan it directly into the item number field, a USB scanner is only an extension of the keyboard afterall. Then no modification would be required.

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Hi Steve,

I am not sure I understand above statement. Are you suggesting no development required? Please explain.

Regards,

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What he means is that if the itemcode is the barcode, i can the item number instead of the barcode. Unfortunately my item numbers are different so it wont work.

I do have one more question though about EAN128.

I work in the food sector and have items with variable weights. Some producers put an EAN128 label on the item wich includes the weight.
Is it possible with modification to scan the barcode label and automatically place the weights in the quantity box?

Kind Regards,

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Hi Harish

Basically as above, if the barcode was the item number scanning the barcode would enter the item number in the field, your only issue is the focus on the form.

Hi Pacino88

the answer to your question would be yes, but you need to give it a lot of consideration depending upon so many attributes. For example are you booking these item in in this manner and tracking them? When you come to scan it however, in theory if you have a weight/item code barcoe combination at the same time as extracting and entering the item number you also populate the quantity field. This obviously means the quantity is filled at the point of order, so rather than ordering 10kg I order an item, you scan it and tell me I am getting 9.5kg. So it really depends on the business process and requirements, but yes it can be done in my opinion.

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Thats exactly what I am looking for. Arent there any solutions out there? All I need is order entry with a barcode scanner that inputs weights etc.

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Hi Pacino,

You can look for solutions in Dynamics solutions finder - Dynamics solution finder

Hope this helps,

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Hi All

I’am trying to integrate barcode functionality in AX 2009 for the sales order / purchase order screens. I have the same requirement where if I scan the barcode, it should fetch the item no and other item related details. If I use the barcode as the same as the item no, it works fine but if I have a different barcode to the item no, it is not working. If we are dealing with item - dimension combinations, then we need to have different barcodes assigned for different item - dimension combinations.

I used a symbol scanner, CODE 128 as font. Is customisation is the only option or we have this functionality in-built in AX. If this is not available, then the barcode setup in the item details screen > setup is used for what purposes. Can anyone please clarify. Thanks a lot.

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We currently use bar code scanning to create shipments from sales orders, and then ship lot tracked variable weight items. It was important for us to use the new GS1 bar code format so the labels we print can also be used by our customers. If this is possible then I do not see why the sales order could not be made using the same logic. Just Food ERP created the solution for us.

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Hi,I am from India,

Some question from my side:

Route2: Can you please give the partner name for this?

I am not able to find out the it in the link given by you…http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/solutionfinder/default.mspx

Route1: Do you mean to do a full fledge MOD for it?

Thanks,’

Sandeep

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Pacino,

Hopefully you have found a solution by now. If not, here is the code that modifies the SalesTable so that users can enter sales orders by barcode. It could easily be modified to look up any other ItemID reference.

http://discoverax.blogspot.com/2011/10/entering-sales-orders-by-barcode-gtin.html