Smart Barcode Scanning Tutorial#

Summary#

• Smart Barcode Scanning Configuration
• Use Cases:
  • Create a Material
  • Process a Material
  • Other Material Operations
  • Simple UI Page
  • Advanced UI Page

Overview#

Smart Barcode Scanning in Critical Manufacturing MES is designed to simplify and accelerate user interactions by minimizing manual input across various workflows. When this feature is enabled, scanning a single barcode can automatically populate multiple fields on the screen - regardless of their order - allowing operators to work faster and with fewer errors.

This tutorial will guide you through the process of enabling and using Smart Barcode Scanning in your MES environment. You will learn how to:

• Configure the system to recognize specific barcode formats, such as GS1 or GDS1.
• Enable barcode scanning in a variety of real-world use cases - from material creation to tracking, storing, and releasing materials.
• Extend barcode support to custom UI Pages using forms, filters, and grids.

The system supports both 1D and 2D barcode standards, including GS1, ECIA, and Mat-Label, which use specific prefixes to encode multiple values in a single string. Once properly configured, Smart Barcode Scanning reduces user workload, improves data accuracy, and enhances the overall operator experience on the shop floor.

To help you identify where this feature is supported, look for the following callout in your MES:

If you are interested in customizing this feature for advanced scenarios, see Smart Barcode Scanning for Developers ⧉.

To learn how to configure the system to make your MES barcode-ready, see Smart Barcode Scanning Configuration.