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dudeluna
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May 23, 2011
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using a barcode scanner as input

  • May 23, 2011
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is there a way to use a barcode scanner to advance an adobe captivate 5 module? we are creating some training modules on scanning barcodes, and it would be helpful to have the student use a barcode scanner to advance the captivate rather than the mosue when it was needed.

armando

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KarenLab
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July 18, 2011

I would like to see this functionality too. I've used a program called VeiwletBuilder that recognizes the barcode imput as a mouse click and advances to the next screen, but it lacks in some features that Captivate has. It would be nice if a widget was devoloped that would do this.

Karen

Daniel Gimness
Daniel Gimness
Inspiring
July 18, 2011

It might be possible doing this using Flash and External Interface.

RodWard
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RodWardCommunity Expert
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May 24, 2011

I've never personally seen this done. I think it would depend on whether or not the Barcode Scanner is somethign the PC would see as a user input device.  If so, you might be able to get it to work with Captivate, but I'm very doubtful.

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dudelunaAuthor
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May 24, 2011

what we hope to accomplish is to have the barcode scanner act as a mouse click. right now, we have a course where the mouse click simulates the scanner, but we're looking to use an actual barcode scanner, scan a barcode, and have captivate see it as a mouse click, advancing the module.

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