Configuring barcode label definitions
Barcode label definitions help the WSMS applications identify different types of barcode labels (WIP ID labels, 1D Component ID labels, 2D Component labels, etc.). Different label types contains different Symbologies and data. In order to correctly parse the data so it can be applied to the correct component fields, a label definition must exist.
The barcode label definitions can be configured from the WSMS applications using the Scanner Settings dialog. You can access the Scanner Settings dialog from the Home screen for most applications.
Open the Scanner Settings dialog and click on the Labels tab to view the list of current barcode label definitions.
To modify, add, or remove barcode label definitions, launch the Label Definitions Wizard.
Label Definition Wizard
The first page of the Label Definition Wizard lists all of the current definitions and provides controls to add, edit, remove, etc.
- Add – create a new label definition
- Copy – create a new label definition by copying the selected label definition
- Edit – Modify the selected label definition
- Remove – delete the selected label definition
- Export – save the current label definitions to a file so it can be imported to another system
- Import – select a file that was exported from another system to import into your system
- Test Barcode Definition – go to the Test Label Definition screen to scan a label and verify it is properly detected.
Add Label Definition
To add a new barcode label definition, click ADD. You will then add the label definition description and properties such as the Symbology and Barcode type. Click NEXT, to configure the barcode label.
Configure Barcode Label
Add a new label definition or select and existing label definition and click Copy or Edit.
Configuring the barcode label requires describing the data that will be in the barcode. Define what data elements are contained in the barcode in order from left to right of the barcode raw data. Define individual properties of the data and what the data looks like in the “What does the data look like?” box. Use the Help button to guide you through the correct syntax.
Select the correct barcode symbology.
Test Barcode Label
Once you have configured your barcode label you can test the definition. Scan an example barcode label. If the barcode label configuration contains more than one barcode you must scan all barcodes. Click “Back” to make any changes, or “Next to save the configuration.
