What You Will Learn in This Guide
This article explains how to set up product barcodes for recognition on the StoreHub App, BackOffice, and barcode scanners. It covers:
Generating or manually entering barcodes for new products.
Updating existing barcodes using a barcode scanner.
Exporting barcodes to a CSV file for printing.
Setting Up Barcodes for Products
Whether your products already have barcodes or you need to generate new ones, you can manage them in the BackOffice. Follow these steps:
1. Access the Products Page:
In the BackOffice, click on the Products title page.
2. Select or Add a Product:
Choose an existing product or click Add Product to create a new one.
3. Enable Barcode Field:
On the Product Page, scroll down to the Inventory & Variants section.
Tick the Track Stock Level option to reveal the barcode field.
4. Enter, Generate, or Scan the Barcode:
For New Products (No Existing Barcode):
Click Generate Barcode to let the system create a barcode automatically.
Alternatively, manually enter your preferred barcode number.
For Existing Products (With Pre-Existing Barcodes):
Plug your barcode scanner into your laptop or computer.
Place your cursor in the Barcode field and scan the barcode. The system will automatically input the barcode number.
5. Save the Changes:
Once the barcode is entered or scanned, save the product details.
Notes:
The system generates barcodes sequentially using a running number.
If you encounter a duplicate barcode error, delete the duplicated barcode and click Generate Barcode to assign the next available number.
Even if a product is deleted, the system will continue generating barcode numbers higher than the previously used ones.
CSV File Update: You can also update barcodes in bulk by using a CSV file. Scan the barcodes and input them into the CSV file under the Barcode column. Then, import the updated CSV file back into the BackOffice.
Exporting CSV to Print Barcodes
Once your barcodes are set up, you can export them to a CSV file for printing. Follow these steps
1. Access the Products Page:
In the BackOffice, click on the Products title page.
2. Export the CSV File:
On the Products page, click on Export To CSV.
3. Locate the Barcode Column:
Open the CSV file and look for the column labeled Barcode.
Key in your barcode or use scanner to scan barcodes and numbers will be displayed in the column.
4. Print the Barcodes:
Use label printing software to print the barcodes as desired.
Additional Resources:
If you use a Bixolon Printer, refer to the Bixolon Printer App guide.
If you have a Socket Mobile S700 Barcode Scanner, learn how to set it up by referring to this article.