Module Barcode - Revision history

W1W1M at 07:05, 12 December 2025

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	For such use, it is necessary to have a dedicated application for Dolibarr.		For such use, it is necessary to have a dedicated application for Dolibarr.

	For example "MobilId": https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.zapplica.mobilid		For example :

			MobilId app for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.zapplica.mobilid

			DoliApp for iOS: https://download.doliapp.eu

	But others may be available.		But others may be available.

Eldy at 14:50, 19 January 2025

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	More information on page: ~~http~~://www.taltech.com/barcodesoftware/articles/which_barcode_scanner_interface		More information on page: https://www.taltech.com/barcodesoftware/articles/which_barcode_scanner_interface

	You can find bar code reader to read barcode EAN13 (13 numbers) and others to read barcode code-39 (numeric, unlimited number of characters) or barcode code-128 (alphabet, unlimited number of characters). Most barcode scanner read all formats.		You can find bar code reader to read barcode EAN13 (13 numbers) and others to read barcode code-39 (numeric, unlimited number of characters) or barcode code-128 (alphabet, unlimited number of characters). Most barcode scanner read all formats.
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	To test your scanner can read code-128, you can use this page (print it before, most scanner don't work when used directly on computer screen display):		To test your scanner can read code-128, you can use this page (print it before, most scanner don't work when used directly on computer screen display):
	~~http~~://www.softmatic.com/faq-2-7.html		https://www.softmatic.com/faq-2-7.html

	Example:		Example:
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	This is another example tested successfully on a Linux Ubuntu:		This is another example tested successfully on a Linux Ubuntu:

	*~~http~~://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B008RG3EG6 - Just plug the USB cable of scanner into your computer, then you need to scan the barcode on provided manuel to set the correct keyboard. Once done, every scan will be output as if you use the keyboard.		*https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B008RG3EG6 - Just plug the USB cable of scanner into your computer, then you need to scan the barcode on provided manuel to set the correct keyboard. Once done, every scan will be output as if you use the keyboard.

	==Use a smartphone as a barcode reader==		==Use a smartphone as a barcode reader==

Eldy at 14:49, 19 January 2025

2025-01-19T14:49:30Z

Eldy: /* Using barcode scanner */

2023-03-12T17:01:38Z

Using barcode scanner

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	*Datalogic QW2120		*Datalogic QW2120
	*EAN: 6913280798816		*EAN: 6913280798816
			*Voyager XP 1472g

	This is another example tested ~~successfuly~~ on a Linux Ubuntu:		This is another example tested successfully on a Linux Ubuntu:

	*http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B008RG3EG6
	*Just plug the USB cable of scanner into your computer, then you need to scan the barcode on provided manuel to set the correct keyboard. Once done, every scan will be output as if you use the keyboard.

			*http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B008RG3EG6 - Just plug the USB cable of scanner into your computer, then you need to scan the barcode on provided manuel to set the correct keyboard. Once done, every scan will be output as if you use the keyboard.

	==Use a smartphone as a barcode reader==		==Use a smartphone as a barcode reader==

Eldy: /* Using barcode scanner */

2022-10-02T18:34:28Z

Using barcode scanner

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	*http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B008RG3EG6		*http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B008RG3EG6
	*Just plug the USB cable of scanner into your computer, then you need to scan the barcode on provided manuel to set the correct keyboard. Once done, every scan will be output as if you use the keyboard.		*Just plug the USB cable of scanner into your computer, then you need to scan the barcode on provided manuel to set the correct keyboard. Once done, every scan will be output as if you use the keyboard.


			==Use a smartphone as a barcode reader==

			For such use, it is necessary to have a dedicated application for Dolibarr.

			For example "MobilId": https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.zapplica.mobilid

			But others may be available.

Speaking services at 07:22, 25 September 2022

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Eldy at 21:19, 6 July 2021

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	For example, if you choosed to use the EAN format ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Article_Number_(EAN) ) for products in previous setup, you can enter the value:		For example, if you choosed to use the EAN format ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Article_Number_(EAN) ) for products in previous setup, you can enter the value:
	<~~source~~ lang="ini">		<syntaxHighlight lang="ini">
	300999{000000}		300999{000000}
	</~~source~~>		</syntaxHighlight>

	*Where 300 is the country number (See http://www.gs1.org/barcodes/support/prefix_list)		*Where 300 is the country number (See http://www.gs1.org/barcodes/support/prefix_list)

Eldy at 21:18, 6 July 2021

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Fappels: /* Barcode encoding type */ add TCPDF engine

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Barcode encoding type: add TCPDF engine

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	= Introduction =		=Introduction=
	The bar code module allows you to add bar codes where it can be usefull (like on products cards or third parties).		The bar code module allows you to add bar codes where it can be usefull (like on products cards or third parties).

	= Installation =		=Installation=
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	= Configuration =		=Configuration=
	{{ActivationModuleEn}}		{{ActivationModuleEn}}

	== Barcode encoding type ==		==Barcode encoding type==
	On the setup page, you choose for each barcode format you want to support, the engine that will build the graphical output (image) of bar code.		On the setup page, you choose for each barcode format you want to support, the engine that will build the graphical output (image) of bar code.

	The ~~engine~~ available by default and supported by Dolibarr developers is '''php-barcode'''.		The engines available by default and supported by Dolibarr developers are the Dolibarr internal engine based on '''php-barcode''' and TCPDF-barcode which makes use of the barcode generator available in the TCPDF library.

	Eventually, you can install the program genbarcode (http://www.ashberg.de/php-barcode/download/#genbarcode) to have more format supported by this engine. Sources for the command line '''genbarcode''' ~~programm~~ is also available here: [[File:Genbarcode-0.4.tar.gz]]		Eventually, you can install the program genbarcode (http://www.ashberg.de/php-barcode/download/#genbarcode) to have more format supported by this engine. Sources for the command line '''genbarcode''' program is also available here: [[File:Genbarcode-0.4.tar.gz]]

	You can also install new barcode generator engines (see in download area of http://www.dolibarr.org) to support more format.		You can also install new barcode generator engines (see in download area of http://www.dolibarr.org) to support more format.

	== Other options ==		==Other options==
	Then, always on module setup page, choose which feature you want to enhance with barcodes:		Then, always on module setup page, choose which feature you want to enhance with barcodes:
	* Products management
	* Third parties management

	== Manager to auto define barcode numbers (Product) ==		*Products management
			*Third parties management

			==Manager to auto define barcode numbers (Product)==
	Enable numbering module you want to use for suggesting and validating barcode number for products. Define also mask to make the automatic numbering generation working.		Enable numbering module you want to use for suggesting and validating barcode number for products. Define also mask to make the automatic numbering generation working.

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	* Where 300 is the country number (See http://www.gs1.org/barcodes/support/prefix_list)		*Where 300 is the country number (See http://www.gs1.org/barcodes/support/prefix_list)
	* 999 is the Company number (according to country it may have more digits). To get a number for your company, you must contact the GS1 for your country: http://www.gs1.org/contact		*999 is the Company number (according to country it may have more digits). To get a number for your company, you must contact the GS1 for your country: http://www.gs1.org/contact
	* {000000} is the product number. You decide this number. It is counter with maximum 6 digits (according to country it may have less digits). Length is (8 - number of digits for your company number).		*{000000} is the product number. You decide this number. It is counter with maximum 6 digits (according to country it may have less digits). Length is (8 - number of digits for your company number).
	* Checksum digit is not required for EAN13 (it is added automatically)		*Checksum digit is not required for EAN13 (it is added automatically)

	Note: A barcode EAN13 identify in most cases a product (as a template), like do the reference of a product (also called '''Part number'''). Identification of the serial or lot can be done with the '''Serial No''' also called '''SSN''', '''S/N''', or '''SN''' or the '''Product No'''. Serial and Product are sometimes an autonomous bar code number, sometimes included into a EAN128 code: http://www.barcodeisland.com/uccean128.phtml. A serial may be a lot or a unique instance of a product (that is a lot of 1).		Note: A barcode EAN13 identify in most cases a product (as a template), like do the reference of a product (also called '''Part number'''). Identification of the serial or lot can be done with the '''Serial No''' also called '''SSN''', '''S/N''', or '''SN''' or the '''Product No'''. Serial and Product are sometimes an autonomous bar code number, sometimes included into a EAN128 code: http://www.barcodeisland.com/uccean128.phtml. A serial may be a lot or a unique instance of a product (that is a lot of 1).
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	Note: The '''SKU''' is a generic term to say: "The ID enough accurate to manage stock". So SKU depends if you use lot or not. It can be a '''Part number''' or a '''Serial No'''. Best thing is to avoid using this term to avoid confusion.		Note: The '''SKU''' is a generic term to say: "The ID enough accurate to manage stock". So SKU depends if you use lot or not. It can be a '''Part number''' or a '''Serial No'''. Best thing is to avoid using this term to avoid confusion.

	= Usage =		=Usage=
	Once the setup step is finished, you will see a new field "bar code" on some screens, depending on what you choosed for features to enhance (third party screen and/or product screen).		Once the setup step is finished, you will see a new field "bar code" on some screens, depending on what you choosed for features to enhance (third party screen and/or product screen).
	You can then enter barcode values in such fields, using keyboard or barcode scanner:		You can then enter barcode values in such fields, using keyboard or barcode scanner:
	== Using keyboard ==		==Using keyboard==
	Just enter the number represented into the barcode. This suppose that number was printed under barcode graphic. This will be the case if you print the barcode stickker using the "''''''Print barcode''''''" feature provided with Dolibarr 3.6+ (menu '''Tools''').		Just enter the number represented into the barcode. This suppose that number was printed under barcode graphic. This will be the case if you print the barcode stickker using the "'<nowiki/>'''''Print barcode''''''" feature provided with Dolibarr 3.6+ (menu '''Tools''').

	== Using barcode scanner ==		==Using barcode scanner==
	If barcode number is not visible, or if you don't want to loose time typing all numbers, you can use a hardware barcode scanner. To be compatible with Dolibarr, your barcode scanner must support the "keyboard emulation": When you scan the barcode, it is like when typing the number from the keyboard.		If barcode number is not visible, or if you don't want to loose time typing all numbers, you can use a hardware barcode scanner. To be compatible with Dolibarr, your barcode scanner must support the "keyboard emulation": When you scan the barcode, it is like when typing the number from the keyboard.
	To find a barcode scanner supporting such emulation, you must have a look a technical specification of barcode. Scanner must provide the term:		To find a barcode scanner supporting such emulation, you must have a look a technical specification of barcode. Scanner must provide the term:
	* "HID" mode (for Human Interface Device)
			*"HID" mode (for Human Interface Device)

	or		or
	* "Keyboard Wedge" or "Wedge" interface
			*"Keyboard Wedge" or "Wedge" interface


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	You can find bar code reader to read barcode EAN13 (13 numbers) and others to read barcode code-39 (numeric, unlimited number of characters) or barcode code-128 (alphabet, unlimited number of characters). Most barcode scanner read all formats.		You can find bar code reader to read barcode EAN13 (13 numbers) and others to read barcode code-39 (numeric, unlimited number of characters) or barcode code-128 (alphabet, unlimited number of characters). Most barcode scanner read all formats.

	* EAN13 is used to define a product.		*EAN13 is used to define a product.
	* code-39 is used for stock tracking (serial number with numeric character only).		*code-39 is used for stock tracking (serial number with numeric character only).
	* code-128 is used for stock tracking (serial number with numeric and alpha character).		*code-128 is used for stock tracking (serial number with numeric and alpha character).

	To test your scanner can read code-128, you can use this page (print it before, most scanner don't work when used directly on computer screen display):		To test your scanner can read code-128, you can use this page (print it before, most scanner don't work when used directly on computer screen display):
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	Example:		Example:
	* MOTOROla DS4208
	* Datalogic QW2120		*MOTOROla DS4208
	* EAN: 6913280798816		*Datalogic QW2120
			*EAN: 6913280798816

	This is another example tested successfuly on a Linux Ubuntu:		This is another example tested successfuly on a Linux Ubuntu:
	* http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B008RG3EG6
	* Just plug the USB cable of scanner into your computer, then you need to scan the barcode on provided manuel to set the correct keyboard. Once done, every scan will be output as if you use the keyboard.		*http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B008RG3EG6
			*Just plug the USB cable of scanner into your computer, then you need to scan the barcode on provided manuel to set the correct keyboard. Once done, every scan will be output as if you use the keyboard.

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	The engines available by default and supported by Dolibarr developers are the Dolibarr internal engine based on '''php-barcode''' and TCPDF-barcode which makes use of the barcode generator available in the TCPDF library.		The engines available by default and supported by Dolibarr developers are the Dolibarr internal engine based on '''php-barcode''' and TCPDF-barcode which makes use of the barcode generator available in the TCPDF library.

	Eventually, you can install the program genbarcode (~~http~~://www.ashberg.de/php-barcode/download/#genbarcode) to have more format supported by this engine. Sources for the command line '''genbarcode''' program is also available here: [[File:Genbarcode-0.4.tar.gz]]		Eventually, you can install the program genbarcode (https://www.ashberg.de/php-barcode/download/#genbarcode) to have more format supported by this engine. Sources for the command line '''genbarcode''' program is also available here: [[File:Genbarcode-0.4.tar.gz]]

	You can also install new barcode generator engines (see in download area of ~~http~~://www.dolibarr.org) to support more format.		You can also install new barcode generator engines (see in download area of https://www.dolibarr.org) to support more format.

	==Other options==		==Other options==
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	Enable numbering module you want to use for suggesting and validating barcode number for products. Define also mask to make the automatic numbering generation working.		Enable numbering module you want to use for suggesting and validating barcode number for products. Define also mask to make the automatic numbering generation working.

	For example, if you choosed to use the EAN format ( ~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Article_Number_(EAN) ) for products in previous setup, you can enter the value:		For example, if you choosed to use the EAN format ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Article_Number_(EAN) ) for products in previous setup, you can enter the value:
	<syntaxHighlight lang="ini">		<syntaxHighlight lang="ini">
	300999{000000}		300999{000000}
	</syntaxHighlight>		</syntaxHighlight>

	*Where 300 is the country number (See ~~http~~://www.gs1.org/barcodes/support/prefix_list)		*Where 300 is the country number (See https://www.gs1.org/barcodes/support/prefix_list)
	*999 is the Company number (according to country it may have more digits). To get a number for your company, you must contact the GS1 for your country: ~~http~~://www.gs1.org/contact		*999 is the Company number (according to country it may have more digits). To get a number for your company, you must contact the GS1 for your country: https://www.gs1.org/contact
	*{000000} is the product number. You decide this number. It is counter with maximum 6 digits (according to country it may have less digits). Length is (8 - number of digits for your company number).		*{000000} is the product number. You decide this number. It is counter with maximum 6 digits (according to country it may have less digits). Length is (8 - number of digits for your company number).
	*Checksum digit is not required for EAN13 (it is added automatically)		*Checksum digit is not required for EAN13 (it is added automatically)

	Note: A barcode EAN13 identify in most cases a product (as a template), like do the reference of a product (also called '''Part number'''). Identification of the serial or lot can be done with the '''Serial No''' also called '''SSN''', '''S/N''', or '''SN''' or the '''Product No'''. Serial and Product are sometimes an autonomous bar code number, sometimes included into a EAN128 code: ~~http~~://www.barcodeisland.com/uccean128.phtml. A serial may be a lot or a unique instance of a product (that is a lot of 1).		Note: A barcode EAN13 identify in most cases a product (as a template), like do the reference of a product (also called '''Part number'''). Identification of the serial or lot can be done with the '''Serial No''' also called '''SSN''', '''S/N''', or '''SN''' or the '''Product No'''. Serial and Product are sometimes an autonomous bar code number, sometimes included into a EAN128 code: https://www.barcodeisland.com/uccean128.phtml. A serial may be a lot or a unique instance of a product (that is a lot of 1).

	Note: The '''SKU''' is a generic term to say: "The ID enough accurate to manage stock". So SKU depends if you use lot or not. It can be a '''Part number''' or a '''Serial No'''. Best thing is to avoid using this term to avoid confusion.		Note: The '''SKU''' is a generic term to say: "The ID enough accurate to manage stock". So SKU depends if you use lot or not. It can be a '''Part number''' or a '''Serial No'''. Best thing is to avoid using this term to avoid confusion.