Reading data from barcode scanner

[derek]

Hi,

Can anyone please help me out with this project I have to do, I am a VB 6 beginner and I have a project which requires me to read data from a barcode using a handheld Symbol scanner and then link that data to an Oracle database, I've been trying to attempt this for weeks now but with no luck.... I would be eternally gratefull to anyone who could help me out with this.

Thank you,

Derek

P.S. the manufacturer sample code is not useful

[Phil Weber]

If the scanner attaches to the serial port, you can use the MSComm control to read its input. If it's a "keyboard wedge" scanner, its input will appear as if it were typed at the keyboard; you may simply set focus to a textbox and the scanner's input will appear in the .Text property.

[derek]

THanks for your reply Phil, but the scanner uses a PS/2 interface, I did try the MSComm control earlier but no luck there.

Derek

[Phil Weber]

So I assume you plug the scanner into the keyboard connector on the PC? Try setting focus to a textbox, then doing a scan; the scanner's output should appear in the textbox.

[derek]

yes, the scanner is plugged into the keyboard connector on the pc. I tried to do a scan but it does not show any output in the textbox.

Derek

[Phil Weber]

I would double check that the scanner is installed and configured correctly, checking with the vendor's support dept as necessary.