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Barcode template typesBarcode templates in FactoryLogix allow you to define masks for scanned barcodes. These masks define segments for complex barcodes so that a single barcode scan may actually represent many different fields of data. There are three types of barcode templates you can define:
Create a new barcode templateFollow these steps to create a barcode template.
Note In most cases, the UID Quantity is one of the most important fields in Material Capture templates, so be sure to include it.
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Segment Position | Defines the Start and End position of each barcode segment. For example, a typical 8-digit barcode might have 2 segments. Segment 1 would be defined with a Start of 1 and End of 4 and Segment 2 would be defined with a Start of 5 and an End of 8. | ||||||||||||||
Association Options | Select the Enforce check box, then select an option from the drop-down to enforce one of the following associations for the selected barcode segment. The association options differ among the three types of barcode templates: product templates, material capture templates, and UID mapping templates. Product templates: Material capture templates:
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Field Name Prefix (will be removed) | Specifies a field name prefix placeholder for the selected barcode segment. The prefix will be replaced by data when a barcode is generated from the template.
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Date Code | Specifies the format for the date code used in the selected barcode segment. | ||||||||||||||
Segment Validation Options | Designates the FactoryLogix field the specified segment should be equal to:
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Select a default barcode template
To make a barcode template the default for all new products and assemblies, select the template in the tree of the Barcode Templates window, then select the Default button.