How to Use Barcode Scanning

Who is this article for?

 Primary and Place Admins that want to give their Staff the ability to scan barcodes as an answer to an Op question

The Barcode function allows your users to scan a Barcode so that the numbers can automatically be captured and copied in the answer body, rather than having to type them in manually; this is especially useful to avoid typing mistakes.

1. Add Scanning to an Op

In order to add the barcode scanning function to an Op you need to:

1. Set the question type as free text
2. Select the box that reads Scan a barcode

2. Complete an Op

When completing the Op:

1. Once reaching the barcode question, put the camera in landscape mode
2. Come up from the bottom of the label
3. A white square will appear around the barcode/s

4. Tap the white square to select the barcode you want to capture
5. Instantly and automatically copied into the Op Question