Free Barcode Scanner ASCII String Decoder

• Reveals hidden ASCII codes in scanned barcodes.
• Decodes any device that performs keyboard emulation.
• Reveals common codes such as <FS>, <RS>, <GS>, <CR>, <LF> and <EOT>.
• Useful for verifying the encoding of UPS MaxiCode Labels, DOD UID Marking Symbols and ISO/IEC 15434 Barcodes.
• Best of all, it's free.

Source code is available with the purchase of any IDAutomation product with a developer license and active support subscription.

The Barcode Scanner ASCII String Decoder is a software application that decodes and reveals hidden, non-printable ASCII characters and commands from keyboard emulation devices, such as USB Barcode Scanners. The application is compatible with Windows® 95 and greater, including Vista and Windows 7.

It is useful in verifying commands such as FS, RS, GS, and EOT that are encoded in barcodes, because they are not normally revealed when the barcode is scanned. Symbols that include these characters include UPS MaxiCode, FEDEX PDF417, DOD UID and other ISO/IEC 15434 Formats.

This product is easy to use. After installing the application, ensure the cursor is in the top text box. When the cursor is in this field, any input from keyboard emulation devices is duplicated in the lower text box. Information that is not normally visible is displayed between greater-than and less-than signs (tags) according to the ASCII function or value.

• Scanners that have Function Key Emulation enabled by default (such as the IDAutomation USB Scanner) will not decode lower ASCII characters until this feature is disabled. To disable this feature on the IDAutomation SC5USB Scanner, refer to the Keyboard Wedge and USB Keyboard Emulation section of the programming manual.
• With some scanners, the lower ASCII option must be enabled in the scanner. Contact the scanner manufacturer or refer to the appropriate user manual for details. To enable this option in the HHP 4600G Imager, scan the barcode below:
  
• Most barcode scanners include an ASCII 13 or <CR> command that may appear after the scanned data. If desired, this command may be disabled by removing or reassigning the suffix character to 00 which is the "null" character.

Source code is available with the purchase of any IDAutomation product with a developer license and active support subscription.

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