Barcode and QR Code Scanning In Vinsight
Using Barcodes and QR Codes in Vinsight
Use barcode and QR code labels to quickly find and manage stock items and vessels in Vinsight.
Barcodes and QR codes store different information and are set up differently in Vinsight:
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Barcodes contain a number that must be registered
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QR codes can:
- Contain a number, like a barcode, to identify a stock item.
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Contain a complete Vinsight URL and open the linked record directly,
such as a vessel.
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On this page:
Setting up barcodes
A barcode contains a number that Vinsight uses to identify a stock item. You can use an existing product barcode or create and print your own barcode.
You can register a barcode to a stock item from the stock item’s edit view. Stock items are limited to having one barcode.
Setting up QR codes
A QR code can contain more information than a barcode. In Vinsight, a QR code can contain the complete
URL of a vessel or another Vinsight record. This means you can use any QR code scanner to open the linked
record directly.
Create QR code vessel labels using Vinsight
You can use Vinsight’s vessel label printing tool to create QR code labels
for vessels.
- Open the vessel label printing tool.
- Select the vessels you want to label.
- Generate and print the labels.
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Attach each label to the corresponding vessel in an easy-to-reach
location.
Create your own QR code labels
You can also create your own QR codes:
- Open the vessel or record in Vinsight.
- Copy the complete URL from your browser.
- Use a QR code generator to encode the complete Vinsight URL.
- Print and attach the label to the corresponding vessel or item.
Check before printing: Scan a test QR code and confirm that it opens the correct Vinsight record.
Scan a barcode or QR code
You can scan barcodes and QR codes from within Vinsight.
Choose an action after scanning
After Vinsight recognises a stock item barcode, the scan result screen
displays information about the item and available actions:
