Hi Peter, I tried to access the link below but found its not free. I don't ind forking out the U$99 but not sure what I am getting for the outlay.
Bill On 23/08/2011, at 7:33 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: > > > On 22/08/2011, at 8:19 AM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> >> Can anyone recommend a cheap bar code reader that will say feed into a field >> in Filemaker? And I hope, a location where I can buy today in Perth? >> >> >> Bill >> >> > > > Pretty much any standard bar code reader will do it. All you need to do is > make sure that your scanning script gives focus to the correct field in > readiness for when you press the scan button. > > A great example of how to set up such a script can be found at > <http://www.filemakermagazine.com/videos/the-separation-model-part-12-barcode-scanning.html>. > Matt Petrowski's examples tend to be somewhat complicated and his > explanations a little long-winded, but his general principles are sound. > Generally you need to subscribe to Filemaker Magazine to take advantage of > the content available there, but in this particular case the content is free. > > Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services > FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer > Perth, Western Australia > Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 046 948 > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
