How To Set Up A Barcode Scanner With Excel For Mac

  

Legacy Notice:
The AppleScript products are designed to guide Mac users that use Excel for Mac 2004 and 2008. Later versions should use the VBA Macros which are cross-platform compatible with Excel for Mac 2011 and up including Office 365.

AppleScript Tutorial for Excel using Universal Fonts

When data needs to be encoded in a barcode, the script will format the data and return a character string that will create an accurate barcode when combined with the appropriate Universal Font. As a reference, two files included in the Universal Barcode Font Package, AppleScript_Excel_Example.xls and the AppleScript_Excel_Example_IDAutomation128b.scpt file can be used as a guide. Available in the licensed version only.

  1. Open the Excel Example or a new Excel spreadsheet.
  2. In Column A, enter test data for rows A1, A2, and A3. In the example rows 1 through 3 of Column A already contain data.
  3. Save the Excel file.
  4. Open the AppleScript Editor and spreadsheet that will be used. (Ex: AppleScript_Excel_Example.xls)
  5. Paste the code below into the AppleScript file. If the sample script file is being used, the code has already been placed in the script. Make sure that only one Excel worksheet is running.
    NOTE: AppleScript_Excel_Example.xls is a working example using the following code. When using a different spreadsheet, the code will need to be modified to match the column and row set up.
  6. Save the changes, then compile and run the script. The Excel spreadsheet now contains encoded data in cells B1 through B3 on the example spreadsheet. set EncodedCell to ('B' & i) ensures that the encoded data is sent from the script directly to Column B. To send the data to another column, simply enter the Column letter.
  7. Change the font of the formula field to the IDAutomation Universal Font and set the point size. This is a very important step; if this is not done, barcodes will not be displayed. If unsure of the point size, IDAutomation recommends 12 points.
  8. Print and scan the barcode(s) to verify the correct data is encoded. If a scanner is needed to verify barcodes, IDAutomation offers their USB Barcode Scanner.
  • If, for some reason, you plugged in the scanner and did not scan a barcode or choose the correct settings, the Keyboard Setup Assistant will not come up again when the scanner is re-plugged in. Do the following to get it to show again:. Unplug the barcode scanner from the Mac. It is necessary to delete a file to make Mac OS forget keyboard.
  • A barcode reader is like a keyboard in that when you can a barcode the numbers/letters go where ever the cursor is. Depending whether you are scanning directly into a cell in a spreadsheet or into a form textbox, validation of the scan can be done different ways.
  • Hi Mintag, when you use a barcode scanner you can typically set it up to send a 'Carriage Return Line Feed' at the end of each scan. In other words, if you scan a code it will be just the same as if you enter the code manually using your keyboard and then press enter.

Can a label create a gateway into the digital world? Yes, it’s possible—with barcodes. With a barcode scanner, people can scan your barcode and connect digitally to your website, online coupons, videos and other digital media right from their phones. Here’s how to create your own barcode labels with Avery Design & Print Online.

Step 1: Go to Avery Design & Print Online

Barcode scanners can help you manage your inventory and assets, and come in three types: serial scanners connect into a computer's serial port via a serial cable; USB scanners plug into a USB port; and PS/2 scanners plug into a computer's PS/2 port, the port normally used for keyboards, using a PS/2 cable adapter that enables you to plug both the scanner and your keyboard into the port.

Open the free Avery Design & Print Online software at avery.com/print. To start a new project, click 'Start Designing' and enter your Avery product number and click 'Select this Template'.

Step 2: Choose your design

Use the menu on the left to browse design categories. Or, select a blank template and upload your own design.

Barcode Scanner Online

Step 3: Add barcode

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Select More from the menu on the left, then click QR and Barcodes. Use the drop-down menu to choose the format and code type. When you’re done, click the Merge button.


Step 4: Set up your barcode

A pop-up window will appear. You can choose to import your barcode data from a spreadsheet, add sequential numbering or type in a specific barcode. The sample view will show you what your barcode will look like. Click the circular arrow button to refresh the view image after entering your information.

When you’re done, click Finish.

Step 5: Test your barcode

Use a barcode scanner to test the barcode on your screen to make sure it will work appropriately. Click the Preview & Print button when you’re ready to review.

Step 6: Choose your print option

Select Print It Yourself to print using your own printer. Choose Let Us Print for You to have Avery WePrint, our professional printing service, print your project for you.

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After selecting your print option, you will be able to save your design.