For Users: Software Solutions; For Developers: Baracoda Software Development Kit (Sdk) - Baracoda D-Fly User Manual

6.1.3.

For users: software solutions

Baracoda provides two different software packages to manage the Baracoda Bluetooth barcode devices:
- K-Emul lets you insert the scanned barcode value in the selected field. It also allows adding a prefix
and a suffix.
- BaracodaManager is a user-friendly, advanced software that inserts the scanned barcode in a text field
of the target application (Kemul plug-in) or displaying the barcode (Terminal plug-in), presents the
following features: very easy connection (one click connectivity), automatic reconnection, buffers
data in memory and automatic re-transmission.
Please check the compatibility for some specific hosts (see BaracodaManager compatibility table on
www.baracoda.com).
How to quickly verify that your scanner is working correctly, using the BaracodaManager:
1. Make sure that your host device (PC or PDA) is Bluetooth enabled. If not, please contact your reseller.
2. Install the BaracodaManager (updates can be downloaded from http://www.baracoda.com/). Refer to
compatibility table for specific hosts.
If your Bluetooth software is not compatible, you can test your scanner with Hyperterminal or Kemul. Refer to
Communication Protocol documentation. (Download on http://www.baracoda.com/download.)
3. Configure the BaracodaManager.
Start the
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BaracodaManager. The application automatically searches for wireless scanners.
Place the scanner in discovery mode by pressing the trigger button.
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Highlight the scanner in the Devices in Range box and click the Add Button.
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The Bluetooth Stack asks for the passkey. While the message displays, click on the Bluetooth
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connection icon in the system tray at right side of the task bar.
Enter 0000 as the default Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box.
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Look at the status of the scanner in the BaracodaManager application window. When the
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status changes to "connected", the scanner is ready to be used.
4. The first time the scanner is configured, the BaracodaManager opens a terminal window. Scan a
barcode and the data will appear in the terminal window
Close the Terminal window by clicking on exit
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Select the Kemul plug-in from the drop down menu. For more information, see the
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BaracodaManager documentation.
5. When you have finished your session, click on the Exit Button of the application to save your
configuration.
6.1.4. For developers: Baracoda Software Development
Kit (SDK)
The Baracoda SDKs are created for developers who want to integrate the barcode collection functions into
their own program code, thus enabling end-users to run a single software program. This eliminates the need to
run the Baracoda Manager software in addition to a third party application.
BaracodaManager uses libraries that provide an abstraction layer allowing developers to integrate Baracoda
products into their own application very rapidly. Moreover, these libraries will deal with all the low-level
routines, timeouts, connections and configuration management.
These libraries are available to developers for free
Baracoda D-Fly & D-Fly2– User Guide v2.4
BaracodaManager by selecting
(www.baracoda.com
Start> Programs> BaracodaManager>
for more information)
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