Zebra scanner options

Glink can either receive scanner data as simulated keyboard input or receive scanner data with Data intents.

The text below describes how to use Data intents. If set up correctly, scanned data will be displayed in the input field and in the Glink status line.

Glink settings

In order to receive scanner data with Data intents, the Zebra DataWedge profile must match the Glink settings.

Profile name

Specify the name of the Zebra DataWedge profile to be used with this Glink session configuration. The default value is Glink

Intent action

Glink will listen for an Intent action (default value is no.gar.glink.data) sent by the Zebra scanner. The Zebra DataWedge profile must be configured with a matching Intent action, see Zebra DataWedge profile settings below:

DataWedge app

The DataWedge app is delivered by Zebra and it used to configure new DataWedge profiles or modify existing ones.

Create a new profile and name it Glink (if that is specified as the Profile name above).

Zebra DataWedge profile settings

For Glink to receive scanner data from Zebra DataWedge, the Glink profile must include the settings:

   Applications
     Associated Apps  -> No supported apps should be shown.

   Keystroke Output
     Enabled          -> Unchecked.

   Intent Output
     Enabled          -> Checked
     Intent action    -> no.gar.glink.data
     Intent category  ->
     Intent delivery  -> Broadcast Intent