Is it possible to automatically move to the next form line after scanning a barcode?
We are using barcodes to scan out equipment. Scan the name and then the item. Is there a way to move to the next cell or field automatically after scanning?
Answers
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If you can connect AppSheet to Smartsheet, AppSheet provides a feature that can improve barcode scanning efficiency.
AppSheet
With the first setting, the scanned data is saved automatically.
The second setting (shown in the image below) allows forms to automatically advance to the next field.
With the above setup, the scanner automatically opens when I open the form. When I scan the first field, it moves to the next field to scan, then to the next row, and so on.
Smartsheet Form
I tested adding a Tab (
\t
) or Enter (\r\n
) at the End of the Barcode Data, but was no success.I had to tap the next item area,
or tap this arrow
to move to the next cell.
Google Form
I checked, and Google Forms does not have a barcode scanning feature.
Conclusion
If you connect AppSheet to Smartsheet, the latter's form successively scans the fields. In contrast, Smartsheet forms require two taps: one to select the following field and another to tap the scanner icon.
Currently, using AppSheet can make barcode input more efficient when working with Smartsheet.
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