If the scanner is used as a HID keyboard input device, Glink will not know if the data is coming from the actual keyboard or from the scanner. The options below is not in use for scanners operating in HID mode. Instead, use the configuration options available for the scanner itself.
A bar code icon is added to the toolbar at the top of the Glink display if the Camera option is selected. It is only visible when Glink is connected to the host application. Tap the bar code reader icon to use the camera to scan a barcode.
If the Linea/Infinea option is selected, Glink will accept barcode and magnetic card data as soon as Glink is connected to the host application.
If a Socket Mobile bluetooth barcode Scanner is selected, make sure the scanner is set up to use Application Mode (SPP) for Apple iOS devices.
The Action after scan option specifies if Tab or Enter should be added after the bar code has been scanned.
The Remove char(s) at start option removes one or more characters at the beginning of the barcode.
The Remove char(s) at end option removes one or more characters at the end of the barcode.
The Add text before option adds text before the barcode.
The Add text after option adds text after the barcode (the Action after scan will be added after this text).
The Card data format string option formats the data read from the Linea/Infinea magnetic stripe card reader. The option is only visible if Linea/Infinea is selected.
The Show at status line option displays the scanned data as a status message at the bottom of the screen as well.