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Populate a text field with a barcode scanner

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Hello,

I want to implement a new asset management system into our office.

I'm using a Microsoft List to store the data, and from that have integrated an app. I would like to add a barcode scanning option to an asset tag text field so that it will auto-populate on a scan, then when you have saved the record, it will update to the Microsoft List.

I have no knowledge in the Power Apps field so I would have no clue how to implement this, if anyone could help I would appreciate it!

Thanks in advance.

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Hello matte,
Here are the steps: (Assuming you already added your list as a Datasource)

0) Create your input form and add all your fields there.
1) In the serial number CARD, which you want to have the data read from a camera, insert a barcode scanner object. (Insert/Media/Barcode scanner)

2) on the OnScan property of that Barcode Scanner, set a temporary variable to receive the data you are reading. Set(tmpScan,Self.Value)

3) On the serial number Card, On the Default property, set the following formula:

Basically it checks for the form mode. If is New then it gets the value from the tmpScan variable, otherwise it gets from the form itself)

4) Finish to add your data and then submit the form.

Let me know if that is what you were looking for.

Cheers,
Leo Couto

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Brilliant, thanks for providing this.

Many thanks,
Sam

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i still don't understand what I am doing wrong. I made an inventory app. It works really well, but now I want the user to be able to scan a barcodes.
1 )to input the SN into the field for the record they are looking at (if it doesnt have one assigned yet).
2) to look up an item with barcode
and no matter what formula i use that i have found, including this one, i get errors.

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