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barcode_scanning:adding_barcodes_to_items [2019/01/25 17:47] – [Adding barcodes to items] Gary Willetts | barcode_scanning:adding_barcodes_to_items [2023/02/17 04:40] (current) – [Adding a barcode] Mark Glover | ||
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- | ====== Adding barcodes to items ====== | + | ====== |
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- | Assigning barcodes to items is an important setup activity. It is this step that enables mSupply to recognise which item a particular barcode belongs to. | + | <WRAP info center round 90%> |
+ | In a synchronising system ([[synchronisation: | ||
+ | * can be added to items at any site and they will then synchronise to all other sites. | ||
+ | * that are created as a duplicate of one that already exists elsewhere in the system will be automatically merged into the existing barcode. This will be completely invisible to the user. | ||
+ | * can only be edited on the primary server. | ||
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+ | Assigning barcodes to items is an important setup activity. It is this step that enables mSupply to recognise which item a particular barcode belongs to. **Note:** this is strictly assigning the **GTIN** to an item, not the rest of the barcode which includes things like batch, expiry, serial number etc. | ||
You can add barcodes to items before or during the goods receipt process. The process described here is used for both - to see how the goods receipt process fits in, see [[barcode_scanning: | You can add barcodes to items before or during the goods receipt process. The process described here is used for both - to see how the goods receipt process fits in, see [[barcode_scanning: | ||
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* **Manufacturer**: | * **Manufacturer**: | ||
* **Pack size**: the number of individual items (tablets, bottles etc.) in the pack this barcode represents | * **Pack size**: the number of individual items (tablets, bottles etc.) in the pack this barcode represents | ||
- | * **Barcode**: | + | * **Barcode**: |
* **Parent**: the number (shown in the Number column) of the barcode that is the parent (i.e. has the next largest pack size) of this barcode | * **Parent**: the number (shown in the Number column) of the barcode that is the parent (i.e. has the next largest pack size) of this barcode | ||
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+ | ===== Deleting a barcode ===== | ||
+ | To delete a barcode, click on it in the table to select it and click on the //Delete// button. You will be asked to confirm the deletion. But please note, you will not be able to delete any barcode that has been assigned to a line of stock. | ||
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+ | ===== Editing a barcode ===== | ||
+ | To edit a barcode, simply double-click it in the table. This will open the 'add a barcode' | ||
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+ | ===== Adding a barcode ===== | ||
+ | To add a barcode to the item, click on the //Add// button. This window appears: | ||
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+ | **Item**: this is the name of the item you're adding a barcode to, followed by its code. It is non-editable | ||
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+ | **Barcode**: | ||
+ | * Scan the item's barcode with a barcode scanner - the barcode' | ||
+ | * Click on the {{: | ||
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+ | **Pack size**: the pack size (number of individual items in one pack) that this barcode belongs to. | ||
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+ | **Manufacturer**: | ||
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+ | **Barcode for parent level packaging table**: this is where you select the barcode that is the ' | ||
<WRAP info center round 90%> | <WRAP info center round 90%> | ||
- | GS1 barcodes are unique to the combination of item, pack size and manufacturer. | + | GS1 barcodes are unique to the combination of item, pack size and manufacturer. So you won't be able to add 2 barcodes to the same item with the same pack size and manufacturer. |
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- | // Previous: [[barcode_scanning: | + | Here is an example of an item with several barcodes added: |
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