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Using a barcode scanner

i am writing in vb 2005 and i want to take input from a barcode scanner, run it through an invisible form in the background, and output something different than the barcode. but the trick is making it intercept the scanner input but NOT keyboard input. any thoughts?
Jul 2 '07 #1
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has anyone used a barcode scanner OR made a vb program that intercepts input and puts it through a function, then puts it back where it intercepted? (focus CANNOT be on the form, has to run in the background)
Jul 11 '07 #2

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