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This section provides step-by-step procedures on how to perform common tasks in DataWedge to capture data:

Scan barcodes from the integrated barcode scanner, camera, or a connected peripheral

Create a profile specifying the input, process, output, and associated app(s). Alternatively, use Profile0, the default generic profile that applies to any app that comes to the foreground that is not associated with a profile. See Profiles for more information.

Enable Barcode Input to capture the data. Specify the capture settings as needed.
Select an output method:
- Enable Keystroke Output to collect the data and deliver it as a series of keystrokes, eliminating the need for any application coding.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Intent Output to collect data and pass it programmatically to an app using DataWedge intent APIs.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Internet Protocol (IP) Output to collect data and pass it to a specific IP address and port using TCP or UDP.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
Specify the scanning device through Scanner Selection.
Enable the desired barcode type, or decoder, to scan and specify decoder parameter options, if needed.

Configure the feedback type (audio, haptic, LED, or screen notification) to alert the user of the results when scanning barcodes

Select the appropriate settings in Scanner Configuration under Barcode Input.

Configure decoder parameters to set criteria for the specific decoder or barcode symbology

Enable the specific decoders to scan.

Select the appropriate decoder parameters.

Control how the barcode data is captured by configuring barcode reader parameters, such as aim timer, aim type, picklist, and illumination

Configure Reader params settings.

Capture data from a Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) to read cards, such as a credit or debit card

Enable MSR Input to capture the data. Specify the capture settings as needed.
Enable Intent Output to collect data and pass it programmatically to an app using DataWedge intent APIs.
- Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
  - Add prefix to the data
  - Add suffix to the data
  - Send data as hexadecimal
  - Append a TAB character
  - Append an ENTER character
- Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.

Capture data from Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags using integrated RFID Zebra mobile computers

Enable RFID Input to capture the data. Specify the capture settings as needed.
Select an output method:
- Enable Keystroke Output to collect the data and deliver it as a series of keystrokes, eliminating the need for any application coding.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Intent Output to collect data and pass it programmatically to an app using DataWedge intent APIs.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Internet Protocol (IP) Output to collect data and pass it to a specific IP address and port using TCP or UDP.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.

Capture data from a scanner or other device connected to a serial port

Enable Serial Input to capture the data. Specify the capture settings as needed.
Select an output method:
- Enable Keystroke Output to collect the data and deliver it as a series of keystrokes, eliminating the need for any application coding.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Intent Output to collect data and pass it programmatically to an app using DataWedge intent APIs.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Internet Protocol (IP) Output to collect data and pass it to a specific IP address and port using TCP or UDP.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.

Use voice capture to acquire data with voice input, converting spoken entries into keystrokes

Enable Voice Input to capture the data. Specify the capture settings as needed.
Select an output method:
- Enable Keystroke Output to collect the data and deliver it as a series of keystrokes, eliminating the need for any application coding.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Intent Output to collect data and pass it programmatically to an app using DataWedge intent APIs.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Internet Protocol (IP) Output to collect data and pass it to a specific IP address and port using TCP or UDP.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.

Capture multiple, unique barcodes in a single scan, also known as Multibarcode

Enable Barcode Input to capture the data. Specify the capture settings as needed, including: set Scanning Mode to MultiBarcode (part of NG SimulScan) and set MultiBarcode parameters.
Select an output method:
- Enable Keystroke Output to collect the data and deliver it as a series of keystrokes, eliminating the need for any application coding.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Intent Output to collect data and pass it programmatically to an app using DataWedge intent APIs.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
- Enable Internet Protocol (IP) Output to collect data and pass it to a specific IP address and port using TCP or UDP.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
Specify the scanning device through Scanner Selection.
Enable the desired barcode type, or decoder, to scan and specify decoder parameter options, if needed.

Capture a document based on a pre-defined or custom template – retrieve data from the document by scanning a barcode, or capture part of or the entire document as an image using Document Capture

Enable Barcode Input to capture the data. Specify the capture settings as needed, including: set Scanning Mode to Document Capture (part of NG SimulScan) and set the Document Selection with the proper template. Refer to Document Capture Programmer’s Guide.

Use DataWedge content provider to retrieve scanned data into your app.

Set the output method:
- Enable Intent Output to collect data and pass it programmatically to an app using DataWedge intent APIs.
  - Enable Use Content Providers.
  - Enable Basic Data Formatting if one of the following is required:
    - Add prefix to the data
    - Add suffix to the data
    - Send data as hexadecimal
    - Append a TAB character
    - Append an ENTER character
  - Enable Advanced Data Formatting if custom data processing rules are required.
Specify the scanning device through Scanner Selection.
Enable the desired barcode type, or decoder, to scan and specify decoder parameter options, if needed.

Format data captured before delivery to the application, e.g. add suffix, add prefix, send enter, or create a custom formatting rule.

Select one of the data capture input methods, e.g. barcode, MSR, RFID, etc., to acquire data and follow the steps supplied for either Basic Data Formatting or Advanced Data Formatting.

Designate an area of the device screen (e.g. floating button or full screen) to behave as a scan trigger using Data Capture Plus (DCP)

Enable Data Capture Plus. Specify the settings as needed.

Tap and hold the designated screen area for the device to respond as if the hardware trigger was pressed.

DataWedge Profiles - explains how DataWedge uses Profiles and Plug-ins
Create a DataWedge Profile - provides steps on how to create a DataWedge profile
Using DataWedge APIs - explains how to use DataWedge intent APIs
Using Intents - a brief primer on intents and how to configure DataWedge
DataWedge APIs - lists and describes the DataWedge intent APIs