barcode_scanning:adding_barcodes_to_items

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barcode_scanning:adding_barcodes_to_items [2023/01/31 16:46] – [Adding a barcode] Gary Willettsbarcode_scanning:adding_barcodes_to_items [2023/02/17 04:40] (current) – [Adding a barcode] Mark Glover
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 +In a synchronising system ([[synchronisation:introduction]]) barcodes:
 +  * 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. 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.
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 **Manufacturer**: the manufacturer that this barcode belongs to. Type the first few characters of the manufacturer's name and press the Tab key to select it from a list of matching names. If the manufacturer you want doesn't exist in mSupply, click on the {{:barcode_scanning:add_icon.png?15}} button next to the manufacturer field to add it. **Manufacturer**: the manufacturer that this barcode belongs to. Type the first few characters of the manufacturer's name and press the Tab key to select it from a list of matching names. If the manufacturer you want doesn't exist in mSupply, click on the {{:barcode_scanning:add_icon.png?15}} button next to the manufacturer field to add it.
  
-**Barcode for next outer-level packaging table**: this is where you select the barcode that is the 'parent' of this one i.e. the one with the next biggest pack size. Selecting one is optional but it allows mSupply to identify barcodes that should go on tertiary level packaging (they can have different printing requirements). The table will show all the other barcodes entered for this item. To select the parent, simply click on the checkbox in the //Select// column to check it.  +**Barcode for parent level packaging table**: this is where you select the barcode that is the 'parent' of this one i.e. the one with the next biggest pack size. Selecting one is optional but it allows mSupply to identify barcodes that should go on tertiary level packaging (they can have different printing requirements). The table will show all the other barcodes entered for this item. To select the parent, simply click on the checkbox in the //Select// column to check it.  
  
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  • Last modified: 2023/01/31 16:46
  • by Gary Willetts