Order Manager
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Order Manager
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Barcodes are basically images that represent product information, Universal Product Codes (UPCs), which can be recognized by computer systems to quickly identify a product as it is being sold, etc.
Barcode scanners are the devices that are able to "read" a barcode and communicate that information to a computer software application.
When properly configured, barcode scanners also provide a faster and more reliable way of entering data into the program.
To work with Monsoon OMS, a barcode scanner must be able to:
Connect directly to your workstation and emulate "keyboard input"
Allow the user to program the device to add a "prefix" and "suffix" to each record as it is scanned
Allow the user to disable the Carriage Return (CR) and Line Feed (LF) functions
Monsoon Commerce has tested and certified the Honeywell (formerly Metrologic) Voyager series of barcode scanners for use with Monsoon OMS. While other manufacturers devices may also work with the program, they have not been tested by Monsoon Commerce.
Before attempting to use a barcode scanner with Monsoon OMS, please read the manufacturer's documentation regarding the internal programming of the device, and make the necessary changes. Also review the default settings of Monsoon OMS barcode system parameters and make any necessary changes. Refer to the Barcode parameter group in the Set System Parameters screen.
| Screen
(Form) |
Usage |
| Enter Barcodes | Select an item from the list, then scan its barcode to add it to item's inventory record (the Barcode field). |
| Inventory | Scan a item's barcode. The program asks if it was your own barcode, the manufacturer's barcode or the supplier's barcode for the current product. It will then store the Barcode information in the appropriate field. |
| Edit Inventory | Scanned code is inserted into the Barcode field. |
| Process Orders | Scan the barcode of an Sales
Receipt ( Invoice). The program looks for and displays the
order which matches the scanned barcode.
To include barcodes on your order invoices, set system parameter ShowBarcodesOnInvoices to TRUE. |
There are several methods by which barcode information can be entered into the Monsoon Order Manager.
The program can be configured to automatically create a unique barcode for products as their Inventory records are created. Set system parameter AutoGenerateBarcodes to TRUE. Setting this parameter to TRUE has no effect on inventory records that were previously created. Also review parameter BarcodeDigits.
Barcode information can also be imported from a text file using the Import Data from Other Sources screen.
Edit individual inventory records and scan the barcode information into the record via the Inventory screen. This method is rather tedious and time-consuming.
The program also provides the Enter Barcodes screen, where barcode information can be input for multiple inventory items at a single screen. This is a significant time-saver as compared to the previous method.
The barcode scanner must be configured to disable Carriage Returns (CR)and Line Feeds (LF).
The device should also be internally configured so that the prefix is set to 3 tildes (~~~) and a forward slash (/) is set as the suffix. These characters surround the data contained in the scanned barcode so that the application recognizes and processes it correctly.
The prefix and suffix combination internally programmed in the barcode scanner must match the prefix and suffix combination specified in Monsoon Order Manager system parameters, BarcodePrefix and BarcodeSuffix.
If problems are experienced with a barcode scanner, open Notepad and scan an item's barcode to see if the prefix and suffix are set correctly. Many scanning problems are resolved by re-programming the internal settings of the barcode scanner.
Honeywell provides a "Single Line Configuration Guide" with the purchase of the 9500 series scanners, to assist with programming the device, or follow the steps below:
Stone Edge provides a condensed scan sheet that contains all of the necessary programming codes that are required. See Configuring a Metrologic Voyager Barcode Scanner (9520).
Scan the barcodes starting with the top left-hand column to the bottom of the left-hand column.
Continue scanning from the top of the right-hand column to the bottom of the right-hand column.
These codes configure the scanner with a ~~~ prefix and a / suffix, and disable the CR and LF suffixes.
Hint: It helps to folder the paper in half, length-wise, so that the scanner does not inadvertently "read" the code from the wrong column.
To use the 1202g barcode scanner with Monsoon Order Manager, the scanner itself must be configured so that a prefix of 3 tildes (~~~) and a suffix of a forward slash (/) are added. (recommended characters).
The Carriage Return (CR) and Line Feed (LR) suffixes added when you selected the appropriate Keyboard Interface are nullified when the forward slash is added as a new suffix. No additional action is required.
The prefix and suffix combination programmed in the barcode scanner must match the prefix and suffix combination specified in system parameters BarcodePrefix and BarcodeSuffix.
If problems are experienced with a barcode scanner, open Notepad and scan an item's barcode to see if the prefix and suffix are set correctly. Many scanning problems are resolved by re-programming the internal settings of the barcode scanner.
Refer to Configuring a Honeywell (Metrologic) Voyager Barcode Scanner (1202g) for specific instructions.
Only barcode scanners tested and verified to work with Monsoon Order Manager are mentioned specifically in this topic.
To use any other barcode scanner with Monsoon Order Manager, follow the manufacturer's documentation so the scanner is configured with a prefix of 3 tildes (~~~) and a suffix of a forward slash (/). (recommended characters).
The Carriage Return (CR) and Line Feed (LR) must be disabled.
The prefix and suffix combination programmed in the barcode scanner must match the prefix and suffix combination specified in system parameters BarcodePrefix and BarcodeSuffix.
If problems are experienced with a barcode scanner, open Notepad and scan an item's barcode to see if the prefix and suffix are set correctly. Many scanning problems are resolved by re-programming the internal settings of the barcode scanner.
Go to the Set System Parameters screen and select the 'Barcodes" Parameter Group to review all of the individual parameters, or check out the Knowledge Base page, Barcode Parameter Group.
Configuring a Honeywell (Metrologic) Voyager Barcode Scanner (MS9520)
Configuring a Honeywell (Metrologic) Voyager Barcode Scanner (1202g)
Add New Product (Edit Inventory)
Revised: 6/30/15
Published: 08/19/15