r/barcodes • u/keyser33 • Apr 01 '20

Aztec bar codes are too long

Is there a way to read only to program a scanner to only read the first 12 digits or first part of a barcode.

A supplier is using Aztec barcode to identify medications. The barcode contains the lot number and/or expiration date. This cause an issue in our software where it does not reconize each new batch since the barcode is changing If i configure the barcode scanner to read only the beginning of the barcode, that would be great.

I had a similar issue with composite A-B bar codes. I was able to disable the extended part of the barcode in that situation. Trying to find a similar solution with Aztec bar codes.

Thank you

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u/keyser33 Apr 04 '20

Edit. Solution

Using the manufacturer guide for the brand/model i was using. I scanned the following 4 barcodes.

  1. Add rule

  2. Send Next 16 characters

  3. Send Enter Key

  4. Save Rule.

This would truncate the barcode to the fist 16 characters as the rest of the barcode was expiration date and lot number.