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Barcode

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Display an inventory identifier as a barcode so people can scan it. Barcode format selects the representation, such as Code128 or QR, while the underlying identifier remains text.

A text value displayed in a selected barcode format.

BARCODE

Use when

  • Inventory item: scan or display its Code128 identifier

Choose another type for

  • An amount for arithmetic

On a form

A text input; barcode rendering uses the selected format.

In views

Can be selected for configured data view columns. Configure its display in the data view settings.

In Smart Script

getCurrentValue() has a String return type for every field type; an unset value can be null. Read the string value before using it in an expression.

Import and export

The importer cleans the cell text and forwards it as a string. Inspect the analysis preview before confirming. Configure field settings, defaults and form rules in the destination workspace.

Example

Inventory item: scan or display its Code128 identifier

Settings

SettingWhat it does
Barcode formatChooses the barcode representation.
Show in record detailsIncludes this field in the record details; forms and data views are configured separately.
Show in the record headerIncludes this field among the record header fields.
PositionSets the order in record details; lower numbers appear first.
Virtual fieldComputes the value at display time instead of storing it.
Encrypt valuesChoose encryption when you create the field.
Encryption keySelect an ACTIVE encryption key.
Default valueSets a plain value or Smart Script for new records.
The Barcode field configuration and its type-specific settings.

    Name the field

    Section titled “Name the field”

    Start the field name with an English letter. Use letters, digits, spaces and underscores.

    What's next

    Which field type should I use?Choose a field type by what people will enter and what you want to do with it later, from short text and dates to lookups, relations and smart fields.Add a fieldAdd a field to a module so people can capture a new piece of information, such as a contract's end date.

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