Managing Reservations and Barcodes 7-9
The Barcode Utility software for Videx is provided but not automatically installed with the PCM software. To use, install the software after enabling PCM. The installer for the
Barcode Utility is included on the PCM software distribution media.
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package is needed to run the Barcode Utility. If not already on the computer, it can be downloaded from the
Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com
The Barcode Utility can be installed on any computer that has a web connection to the server.
To install the Barcode Utility, complete the following steps:
1.
Locate the executable installer file, named BarcodeUtility.exe on the Physical Content Management distribution media. This is typically stored in the
ucm\Distribution\urm\language directory different files are included for the different languages that are supported.
2.
Double-click the setup.exe file to continue the installation.
3.
Follow the instructions on screen to install the software.
From Start, select Programs, then select Oracle, then select Barcode Utility, then select Barcode Utility
. You can also double-click the utility icon on the Windows desktop. An interface is also provided to a Wedge Reader type of scanner which plugs in
directly to the computer. If that type of scanner is enabled, data is automatically uploaded to a location on the screen where the cursor rests after three scans have taken
place.
7.4 Managing Barcodes
This section discusses the following common barcode tasks:
■
Programming the Barcode Scanner on page 7-9
■
Uploading Barcode Data Directly to PCM on page 7-10
■
Saving Barcode Data to a File on page 7-11
■
Uploading Previously Saved Barcode Data to PCM on page 7-11
■
Processing a Barcode File on page 7-12
For details about enabling a mobile bar code scanner, see the Oracle Fusion Middleware Setup Guide for Universal Records Management.
7.4.1 Programming the Barcode Scanner
The Videx Wand scanner may be pre-programmed for use at installation. Use the following procedure, if needed, to program the barcode scanner:
1. Start the Barcode Utility application.
The Main Barcode Utility Screen
is displayed.
2. Click Options then Program Videx Wand.
Important: If you upgrade the Barcode Utility from an earlier
version, you must uninstall the existing instance before installing the new release. If you do not, an error message is reported during the
installation and you will not be able to proceed.
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The Program Videx Barcode Wand Screen
is displayed.
3. Choose the type of scanner to be programmed from the Communication Device
list.
4.
Choose the communication port where the device is connected.
5. Click Program.
A message appears, indicating that the application is communicating with the scanner. The dialog closes when the programming finishes.
6. Click Done on the
Main Barcode Utility Screen .
7. Push the Scan button on the scanner.
7.4.2 Uploading Barcode Data Directly to PCM
After gathering data with the scanner, the data can be directly uploaded to the server running the PCM software. The data can also be saved to a file and uploaded later.
Complete the following steps to upload the scanned barcode data directly to PCM:
1.
Connect the scanner to the computer where the Barcode Utility is installed, either by placing the scanner in its base station or by using the connection cable.
2.
Start the Barcode Utility application. The
Main Barcode Utility Screen is displayed.
3.
Select the scanner type.
4.
Select the communication port where the barcode scanner is installed. Normally this is COM1, a commonly used serial port.
5. Make sure that the Download To File Only and Allow File Selection boxes are
both cleared.
6. Click the Process button.
A prompt appears to begin the upload process.
7. Select Yes to continue.
8.
Select the host name of the instance where data files will be uploaded. The software must be installed on this computer.
To configure the list of available hosts, complete the following steps:
a. Click the Advanced button.
