Database with a Barcode Reader

[mrtechsystems]

Hi all

I was wondering if anyone could help with this. I am trying to create a Database with a barcode reader or some software that is not too expensive I am trying to keep and Audit of IT Equipment within the school I am sick of writing down serial number and and trying to find out the warranty date on hardware and software or relocation of equipment. So I am trying to create a Database that will read barcodes and generate barcode labels aswell

Any info much app

Lee 8)

[metalmonkey]

Hi

I did this in my Asset management application but it doesn't need any additional software.

Simply buy a bar code reader. The PC picks up the serials as if it had been entered on the keyboard.

HTH

Kevin

[Ric_]

Bar code readers just scan the barcode and convert it to the text equivalent. Just nick the librarians - they usually plug into the keyboard socket with a pass-thru for the keyboard

Of course you will need to lug a laptop round (or trundle a computer behind you on wheels :P )

[mrtechsystems]

Any Ideas where to purchase a cheap or any recommedations for a bar code reader

[mark]

Great tip Ric! must give that a try!

[Geoff]

Any Ideas where to purchase a cheap or any recommedations for a bar code reader

CPC springs to mind.