Use the ReadBarcodes component

Read multiple barcodes and return their 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 ReadBarcodes component reads multiple barcodes from an image file that it receives from another component.

The ReadBarcodes component returns a single output that contains concatenated text, with each item on a new line.

Procédure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Barcode.
2. Drag the ReadBarcodes 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 ReadBarcodes 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 barcodes	Data In	Bitmap	Yes
   Return	Returns a value that includes concatenated information from each barcode	Data Out	String	Yes

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