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# Allow Change in Barcode Type in Packing Slip

**YouTube:** [How to Enable Barcode Type Selection While Scanning in Packing Slip?](https://youtu.be/AcQ7L4THFdQ)

## How to Enable Barcode Type Selection While Scanning in Packing Slip?

In this tutorial, we will learn how to use the **"Allow Change in Barcode Type in Packing Slip"** option in Logic ERP to enable the selection of different barcode types while scanning items during Packing Slip entry.

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### Objective of This Feature

* Enable multiple barcode types for item scanning
* Provide flexibility in barcode selection
* Allow scanning through additional item codes
* Improve barcode-based item identification
* Simplify Packing Slip entry

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### Observe the Default Behavior

* Initiate a **New Packing Slip** entry.
* Select the required customer.
* Retrieve the required **Sales Order**.
* Navigate to the **Item Details** section.

**By default:**

* Only the **Item Code** can be scanned.
* The **Barcode Type** selection list remains disabled.

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### Open Packing Slip Configuration

* Open the **Packing Slip Configuration** window.
* Navigate to the **Other Options 2** section.
* Locate and enable the option labeled as:

> **"Allow Change in Barcode Type in Packing Slip"**

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* Save the configuration changes.

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### Create a New Packing Slip

* Initiate a **New Packing Slip** entry.
* Select the required customer.
* Search for and retrieve the required **Sales Order**.
* Proceed to the **Item Details** section.

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**Select the Required Barcode Type**

* The **Barcode Type** selection list is now enabled.
* **You can:**
  * Continue scanning the **Item Code** as usual.
  * Select another available barcode type from the dropdown.
  * Scan items using options such as **Additional Item Code**.

This provides greater flexibility when identifying and allocating items during Packing Slip entry.

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### Key Benefits

* **Multiple Barcode Options:** Scan items using different configured barcode types.
* **Greater Flexibility:** Choose the barcode type according to your requirement.
* **Faster Item Identification:** Quickly locate items using additional codes.
* **Improved Packing Efficiency:** Simplifies barcode-based item allocation.
* **Easy Configuration:** Enable the feature whenever multiple barcode types are required.

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### Important Note

When **"Allow Change in Barcode Type in Packing Slip"** is disabled, the barcode type selection remains unavailable and only the default **Item Code** can be scanned.

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### Final Outcome

After enabling **"Allow Change in Barcode Type in Packing Slip"**, Logic ERP allows users to select and scan different available barcode types during Packing Slip entry, including the **Item Code** and **Additional Item Code**.


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