How to Configure the Item code and Quantity Separator in Barcodes in the Issue Register?
In this tutorial, we will learn how to configure the Barcode and Quantity Separator feature in the Issue Register module of Logic ERP. This feature enables the system to capture both the item barcode and quantity in a single scan, eliminating the need to enter the quantity manually.
Objective of This Feature
Capture item barcode and quantity in a single scan.
Eliminate manual quantity entry.
Speed up Issue Register transactions.
Improve scanning accuracy.
Reduce data entry time and errors.
Review the Default Behavior
Before enabling the feature, let's understand the default behavior.
Open the Issue Register module.
Initiate a New Issue Register entry.
Scan an Item barcode.
By default:
The system captures only the Item Code.
The Quantity must be entered manually after scanning.
Let's Configure the Barcode and Quantity Separator
Open the Configuration window.
Navigate to the Other Settings section.
Locate the option labeled as:
"Barcode and Quantity Sep"
Define the required separator.
For example, use a hyphen (-) as the separator.
Save the configuration.
Create a New Issue Register Entry
Initiate a New Issue Register entry.
Scan the barcode in the following format:
Barcode - Quantity
For example: 399993430-10
After scanning:
Press Enter.
Select the required Lot, if applicable.
Result
The system automatically:
Identifies the Item from the scanned barcode.
Reads the quantity entered after the separator.
Populates the Quantity column automatically.
No manual quantity entry is required.
Key Benefits
Captures barcode and quantity in a single scan.
Speeds up Issue Register transactions.
Reduces manual data entry.
Minimizes quantity entry errors.
Improves warehouse and inventory efficiency.
Best Practice Tips
Use a separator that does not conflict with your barcode format.
Ensure barcode scanners transmit the separator character correctly.
Train users to scan the barcode in the configured format.
Test the configuration with sample barcodes before implementing it in daily operations.
Final Outcome
After configuring the Barcode and Quantity Separator, Logic ERP allows users to scan both the Item Barcode and Quantity in a single input. The system automatically captures the quantity during scanning, making Issue Register transactions faster, more accurate, and more efficient.
