Searching products by barcode and QR code

 In one of updates of the mobile application, the ability to search for products in the Order by barcode and QR code has been added. This is a useful feature for sales agents. It helps you quickly find a product in the general list, for example, returning it from a sales point.

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Enter the values of barcodes or QR codes in any convenient field for products. This can be done using the API or manually - to do this, go to the Directory-Products  1 and double-click on the line with the product to open the Editing Record box, in the User field 2 tab, enter data in any field convenient for us. In our example, we enter data in User field 1 3.

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Then go to the Directory -Table Settings 1. Select Documents / Mobile Agent (Products) 2. In the sub-box, select User field 1 3. In the window that opens, in the General tab, we can rename this field - enter a new name Barcode (optional action). On the Mobile App 4 in the Show (mobile) choose Yes 5.

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Go to the mobile application in Orders 1, open an existing order or create a new one.Then go to the Products 2 tab and click on the Search 3 button at the top of the panel. Click on the button that appears to open the Barcode Scanner 4. 

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If you have not used this feature before, you will be offered to install the Barcode Scanner from the Play Market. If the application has already been installed, a screen for scanning codes will open 1. The read code will appear in the search bar and the product will be automatically searched for in the list 2. If a QR code is scanned, the search will be performed using the information encrypted in it (numeric code, words, link, etc.). Then add the found product to the order.

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If you are interested in the described functionality, we are ready to demonstrate its operation, perform the necessary settings and provide access to the service. To do this, leave a request on the ANT-Logistics website.

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