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    How can I force the scanner to print only part of the patron ID?

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    • Article Type: General
    • Product: Aleph
    • Product Version: 16.02

    Description:
    We have had our barcodes printed via ID text. When the barcode is scanned to retrieve the patron (reader tab) or to make a hold request in GUI, the barcode scanner prints 12 characters instead of 9. If I remove the last three digits - all is well. How can I make it automatically take the first 9 digits?

    Resolution:
    Regarding the retrieval of borrower via reader tab:

    In file C:\AL500\alephcom\tab\alephcom.ini change this:

    ;for Circulation - User Info menu | Get User
    [AutoInputUserId]
    AutoInputMethod=0
    AutoInput1=10,11,22

    to this:

    ;for Circulation - User Info menu | Get User
    [AutoInputUserId]
    AutoInputMethod=1
    AutoInput1=0,9,12

    (The 0,9,12 means there are a total of 12 characters, but take only 9 characters, and start the counting from before the first character - which is postion 0)

    Regarding the retrieval of borrower when making hold request in GUI:

    In file C:\AL500\alephcom\tab\alephcom.ini change:

    ;for Circulation - Requests menu | Create hold request + Create photocopy request
    [AutoInputHoldPhotoRequestUserId]
    AutoInputMethod=0
    AutoInput1=10,11,22


    To


    ;for Circulation - Requests menu | Create hold request + Create photocopy request
    [AutoInputHoldPhotoRequestUserId]
    AutoInputMethod=1
    AutoInput1=0,9,12

    Additional Information

    scan patron barcode, reader tab, borrower, hold request, AutoInputUserId


    • Article last edited: 10/8/2013
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