how to scan magnetic card into vb applications with a magnetic card reader

[applets]

Is there an activeX component in connecting a magnetic card reader in vb6.0 application?

im currently working on a project that includes scanning magnetic card into the vb application is there a way to connect them or codes to do it?

your suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks..

[willakawill]

Is there an activeX component in connecting a magnetic card reader in vb6.0 application?

im currently working on a project that includes scanning magnetic card into the vb application is there a way to connect them or codes to do it?

your suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks..

Hi, I suggest you look for the SDK (software development kit) that comes with the card reader. If you are lucky it will be in VB :)

You install the SDK and reference it in your project. You will also need some documentation to be able to use it.

Good luck

[applets]

ok thanks a lot!

[xmldata]

I have to do this very same thing. Can you give me any words of wisdom or advice before I attempt this myself. I want to create a modular component that drops data into a access database. The index page must be able to be exchanged on a per client bases. The interface must be able to take information from credit cards and drop it in the database from a magnetic card reader and be touch screen enabled. Any tips or pointers would be appreciated.