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Greetings;
I created a db form which allows for scanned entries from a scan gun, we programmed the gun to "tab" therefore allowing a next line entry of data into the form....
Problem; What do I create (text box, command button etc) to allow the scan gun to move to the next record for entry. I dont want any manual intervention (selecting a command button to move to the next record) and would like the scan gun to move to the next record...

Thank you,
Steve
May 4 '07 #1
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missinglinq
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Programming for such things as UPC scanners generally requires knowledge of the device that only the manufacturer has. If it's not supplied in their documentation for the device you'll have obtain it (if possible) from them.

Good Luck!
May 8 '07 #2
Denburt
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Greetings;
I created a db form which allows for scanned entries from a scan gun, we programmed the gun to "tab" therefore allowing a next line entry of data into the form....
Problem; What do I create (text box, command button etc) to allow the scan gun to move to the next record for entry. I dont want any manual intervention (selecting a command button to move to the next record) and would like the scan gun to move to the next record...

Thank you,
Steve
Been there done this one a LONG time ago... Label printing etc. Instead of a tab can you set up the gun to process an enter command or carriage return. You can set the database to go to a new record when it receives this command and off you go. My database is currently running a report let us know if you can do this if not we can take another approach.

I believe the option to change this in access is under Tools - Options. I can't tell you more now since my db is tied up at the moment.

Let us know i'll keep my eyes out.
May 8 '07 #3

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