Reading data from hand held barcode reader

[Scott Walker]

> I am working on a project that should be quite simple but I believe I
> am
> making it much harder than it has to be.  I have created a file that
> has
> basic data for inventory.  The concept is that when the empty record is
> displayed a barcode will be read and will fill all the fields except
> the
> quantity.  The quantity will be entered manually and this record is
> saved and you move on to the next record.  The only field that the user
> would have access to would be quantity.  My problem is at what point do
> I read the barcode so it can be parsed out to the fields.  I realize
> this should be simple but for the life of me I cannot seem to wrap my
> brain around this.  Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
> --
> 
> Pro-Set Systems Logo <www.pro-set.com>  Rod Caddy
>    Pro-Set Systems
>    rcaddy at pro-set.com


How about in @Update event, which is run each time you start on a new record
in add records mode.

Regards,

Scott