software for barcode system

[Eela89]

I have been given task to make a barcode system for ACMV. but specific to AHU (Air Handling Unit)

I had decide to use handheld that is mobile computer/ portable terminal(FR ..

the problem is i have to develop by myself the software for asset tracking for the handheld itself and computer..
when the barcode are scanned the program could appears
- all the AHU data
-history service
and a serviceman can key-in
-his/her name
-defect data
-date n time of servicing(prefer to automatic key-in if can)

I would appreciate anyone that can help me in this..
what should i do??
where can i learned all this??
any links can i prefer??
what is the best language??
VB?? C/C++??

Thanks in advance..

[newb16]

It depends on what will happed if you fail. I would begin with studying the platform of the handheld and what is required to program it, and its interface to the actual bar code scanner.

[weaknessforcats]

Contact the manufacturer of the barcode scanner. They have already written software you can call to operate the scanner from your program.

I have personally done this and you do not need to understand how barcodes are scanned or printed. Just call the manufacturer provided functions.

[Eela89]

@weaknessforcats
I didn't mean to understand how barcode are scanned or printed. But i develop software that can manage the barcode like asset tracking software. The supplier of the handheld told me that the barcode software are sold separately and the price is more expensive than the handheld itself.