LXE 1280, Reference Manual

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Emulation Menu Option 61
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BarkeyPrefix – Signals Barcode Had F-key
Function
The BarkeyPrefix parameter value is the character that the RF computer will interpret as the prefix
of a barcode symbol that contains an F-key.
When BarkeyPrefix is space ( ), the scanned F-Keys feature is disabled. Entering any ASCII
character in both BarkeyPrefix and BarkeySuffix, other than a space ( ), will enable this feature.
In some applications, an RF computer operator may want to respond to the current screen by
entering one of the front-panel Function Keys. This often occurs when the operator wants to make
a menu selection or to revert to a previous screen. But in many materials-handling operations,
where the operator is hand-picking an item or handling a laser scanner, pressing
any key on the
Computer keypad can be a difficult task. The LXE RF computer can be configured to interpret
scanned barcode labels as equivalent Function Key keypresses. The computer interprets the scan
as if it were a “manually-entered” Function key.
Barcode labels that are used in this manner must always be 5 characters in length. The proper
format is:
BarkeyPrefix : F : n : n : BarkeySuffix .
For example, if the BarkeyPrefix field contained an ‘X’, and the BarkeySuffix field contained a
‘Y’ character, the RF computer would recognize a barcode scan of “XF02Y” as an F2 keypress.
When such a label is scanned, the RF computer will send an F02 signal to the Host computer.
Note: Set BCBraceInhibit to Yes to inhibit braces { } around the Barkey.
Note: BarkeyPrefix should not be disabled when BarkeySuffix is enabled.
Options
Valid options: Space character ( ) (Disabled)
Any displayable ASCII (21-7E) character except Space
(upper and lower case)
Default setting: Space ( )
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.