Use the ReadBarcode component

  • Rversion finale: Australia
  • Mis à jour 12 mars 2026
  • 1 minute de lecture

    • Read a single barcode and return its contents by using the ReadBarcode component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Avant de commencer

    Add the Barcode Reader plugin from the Plugins Manager before using the connector. For more information about adding the SSH plugin, see Manage plugins in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Role required: none

    Pourquoi et quand exécuter cette tâche

    The ReadBarcode component reads a single barcode from an image file that it receives from another component.

    The ReadBarcode component can return both the value and the encoding type (format) of the barcode. The encoding value that the Type parameter returns may be one of the following supported formats:

    • AZTEC
    • CODABAR
    • CODE_39
    • CODE_93
    • CODE_128
    • DATA_MATRIX
    • EAN_8
    • EAN_13
    • ITF
    • MAXICODE
    • PDF_417
    • QR_CODE
    • RSS_14
    • RSS_EXPANDED
    • UPC_A
    • UPC_E
    • All_1D
    • UPC_EAN_EXTENSION
    • MSI
    • PLESSEY
    • IMB
    • PHARMA_CODE

    If the component can't read the barcode, it returns an error.

    Procédure

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Barcode.
    2. Drag the ReadBarcode component to the Design surface.
    3. Confirm the configuration of the component's input fields.
      For more information, see Configure port properties.
    4. Connect the data and control ports of the ReadBarcode component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
      Port Description Port type Data type Required
      Image Receives an image that contains a barcode Data In Bitmap Yes
      Type Returns the barcode type Data Out String Yes
      Result Returns the encoded value of the barcode Data Out String Yes

      To test the component, on the Design tab, select Run.