Enabling Barcode Recognition During Scanning

Overview

Accurate establishment of barcode recognition is critical to the scanning process. When you click on the [Barcode Setup] button, the Barcode Setup dialog box opens. Here you can define the barcode characteristics.

Procedure

  1. From the man menu, click the [Scanning Module] button and select an image database.
  2. On the Scanning Module main window, click the [Settings] button.
  3. Click the [Image Control] button.

  1. The Scanner Image Control dialog box opens. Click the [Advanced Scanner Features] button.
  1. Click [Barcode Setup] from the vMedia Advanced Features dialog box.

  1. Choose the type of barcode you use; you can select DataMatrix, 1D, or both.

Barcode Setup Dialog Box Options

For either type of barcode, indicate whether the recognition process is optimized for speed or quality.

  • Speed - Use if the barcode is clearly printed on the page.

  • Quality - Use this slower option if the barcode is readable, but may have some imperfections.

If you select 1D, specify the format of the codes. (You can choose more than one format.)

Related Topics

Barcoded Forms Introduction