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DataWedge
Introduction
This chapter applies to DataWedge on Android devices. DataWedge is an application that reads data,
processes the data and sends the data to an application.
Basic Scanning
To capture bar code data:
1. Ensure that an application is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in text field).
2. Aim the exit window at a bar code.
3. Press and hold the a Scan button. The red aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming. Ensure that the bar
code is within the area formed by the aiming pattern.
Figure 50 TC20 Data Capture
4. The Data Capture LED lights green, a beep sounds and the device vibrates, by default, to indicate the bar
code was decoded successfully. The captured data appears in the text field.
Profiles
DataWedge is based on profiles and plug-ins. A profile contains information on how DataWedge should
behave with different applications.
Profile information consists of: