Read multiple barcodes and return their contents by using the ReadBarcode component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

The ReadBarcodes component reads multiple barcodes from an image file that it receives from another component.

The ReadBarcodes component returns a single output that contains concatenated text, with each item on a new line.

Procedure

  1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Barcode.
  2. Drag the ReadBarcodes 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 ReadBarcodes 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 barcodes Data In Bitmap Yes
    Return Returns a value that includes concatenated information from each barcode Data Out String Yes

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