using a barcode scanner as input

[dudeluna]

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

[RodWard]

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.

[dudeluna]

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.

[KarenLab]

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]

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