Scan Bar Codes

You can scan a bar code into a container field or text field. You can also use the Insert From Device script step in FileMaker Pro to scan bar codes. See FileMaker Pro Help.

Scan a bar code into a container field

Tap the container field.
If you are replacing existing data in a container field, tap Replace .
Tap Bar Code , then use the camera to scan the bar code.

Scan a bar code into a text field

Tap the text field.
Tap , then tap Bar Code .
Use the camera to scan the bar code.

Tips for scanning bar codes

Hold the iOS device 3 to 5 inches from the bar code in bright light.
Avoid moving the device while FileMaker Go scans the bar code.
When scanning bar codes that are close to each other, focus the camera on a single bar code at a time.
If you use the camera to scan a bar code, you hear a beep after the bar code has been scanned.