Use WPS Barcode with 2 how-to topics, including creating a barcode field and entering barcode data; choose a topic from the index below, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Create a Barcode Field | Free |
| 2 | 2. Enter Barcode Data | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Create a Barcode Field
Entry point: Tap the table header → Edit → Field Type → Barcode
- Tap the target table header in the data table.
- In the floating toolbar, tap Edit.
- In the field editing window, tap Field Type.
- Select Barcode.
- Set Only allow mobile barcode scanning input as needed:
- If turned on, the field accepts content only through mobile barcode scanning.
- If turned off, the field can accept other content.
- Enter the field name and tap OK to finish.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new barcode field column appears in the table.
- What you can do next: Open a record and continue entering barcode content in that field.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not start from header editing, you may not see the field type options.
- Environment note: Camera permission is needed for scanning or photo-based recognition.
2. Enter Barcode Data
Entry point: Tap the target cell → open the record details → select the barcode field
- Tap the target cell to open the record details.
- Tap the Barcode field.
- Choose the input method you need:
- Type the barcode number manually to enter the value directly.
- Scan barcode to use the phone camera for live capture.
- Recognize from photo to take a picture and recognize the barcode.
- Upload from phone to select a local barcode image and recognize the value from it.
- Check the recognized or entered result and save it.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The barcode field shows the saved barcode value.
- What you can do next: Continue editing other fields or return to the table view.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the barcode image is unclear, review the recognition result before saving.
- Environment note: Scanning, photo recognition, and image upload recognition depend on camera or photo library permissions.