Filopto Inventory, Invoicing and Reporting modules are compatible with Bar Coding technology. The Inventory module permits users to enter the bar code number for items which can then be automatically read via the Invoicing module.
In the Invoicing module, when a user accesses the Inventory screen to locate an item, the bar code reader option is available. By scanning the bar code into the bar code field, the item is immediately displayed.
The Reporting module permits users to create bar code labels and reports for items contained in the Inventory and Invoicing modules.
The minimum bar code specification for use with Filopto is that your Bar Code Reader equipment must interface using Keyboard Emulation (WEDGE). The bar codes supported are Code 39, Code 2 of 5, CODABAR, UPC/EAN, Code 128, Code MSI/PLESSEY and Code 93. This feature has been tested using the PSD-100 Mini-Wedge & Wand. This pen reader connects via the PC keyboard plug-in.
Any bar code scanner which connects via the keyboard port and supports keyboard emulation (allows all scanned data to go directly to your computer as if it had been typed) should work without problems.
The advantage of the keyboard emulation series of Bar Code readers is its easy installation, easy operation and the fact that all bar code operations and programs are internal to the reader, thus not requiring the user to set up or prepare the reader for use. The user simply starts scanning and the internals automatically detect and convert the appropriate bar code. This is the type of bar code reader which is the simplest to use and its reliability is high. You may find these type of bar code readers at several stores or on the web at sites such as www.systemid.com. They come in several different models such as wands, CCD Wedges and laser scanners. The price range varies depending on the style and manufacturer.
The serial based bar code readers are not supported since they require the users to program and interface the readers to a converter program and then interface the converter program to Filopto. We have gone with a simpler system. We do not support the serial connection based bar code readers.
