Read a single barcode and return its contents by using the ReadBarcode component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

The ReadBarcode component reads a single barcode from an image file that it receives from another component.

The ReadBarcode component can return both the value and the encoding type (format) of the barcode. The encoding value that the Type parameter returns may be one of the following supported formats:

  • AZTEC
  • CODABAR
  • CODE_39
  • CODE_93
  • CODE_128
  • DATA_MATRIX
  • EAN_8
  • EAN_13
  • ITF
  • MAXICODE
  • PDF_417
  • QR_CODE
  • RSS_14
  • RSS_EXPANDED
  • UPC_A
  • UPC_E
  • All_1D
  • UPC_EAN_EXTENSION
  • MSI
  • PLESSEY
  • IMB
  • PHARMA_CODE

If the component can't read the barcode, it returns an error.

Procedure

  1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Barcode.
  2. Drag the ReadBarcode component to the Design surface.
  3. Confirm the configuration of the component's input fields.
    For more information, see Configure port properties.
  4. Connect the data and control ports of the ReadBarcode component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
    Port Description Port type Data type Required
    Image Receives an image that contains a barcode Data In Bitmap Yes
    Type Returns the barcode type Data Out String Yes
    Result Returns the encoded value of the barcode Data Out String Yes

    To test the component, on the Design tab, select Run.