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Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on a Power Apps project where I need to use a PDF417 barcode scanner to automatically parse and import data into a SharePoint list. Despite following various tutorials and documentation, I'm encountering persistent issues with the OnScan property.

Here’s what I’ve done so far:

Barcode Scanner Configuration:
- Inserted the Barcode Scanner control and set its BarcodeType property to PDF417.
- Named the control BarcodeScannerPDF417.
OnScan Property Code:
- I attempted to set the OnScan property to parse JSON data and collect it into the KanbanCards SharePoint list:
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  Set(parsedData, JSON(First(BarcodeScannerPDF417.Barcodes).Value)); Collect( KanbanCards, { ActionNeeded: parsedData.ActionNeeded, ProductManufacturer: parsedData.ProductManufacturer, ManufacturerSKU: parsedData.ManufacturerSKU, CountNeeded: Value(parsedData.CountNeeded), // Ensure CountNeeded is a number UOM: parsedData.UOM, CountPerUOM: Value(parsedData.CountPerUOM), // Ensure CountPerUOM is a number Warehouse: parsedData.Warehouse, Sublocation: parsedData.Sublocation, EmployeeID: "", // To be set later if needed DeletionTimestamp: Blank() // Set as Blank initially } ); Notify("Data Imported Successfully", NotificationType.Success);

Issues Encountered:

The OnScan property shows errors related to the use of the '.' operator on text values.
The First(BarcodeScannerPDF417.Barcodes).Value might not be parsing as expected.

Objective: I want the barcode scanner to automatically parse the scanned data and add it to the KanbanCards list without needing an additional button click.

Request: Could anyone provide insights or a corrected approach to handle this scenario? Any advice on how to correctly configure the OnScan property or troubleshoot these issues would be greatly appreciated.

Background: I want to have a Kanban Card Digital Board, See screenshots below.

This is the printed card Screenshot 2024-06-14 at 11.44.21 AM.png