Is there a vi for acquiring bar code readings from a scanner?

[justing]

I need to acquire at least 3 readings from multiple transducers and have their serial number placed and stored in my vi. Should I use a digital indicator, and if so, what will be my input. Is there a VI that handles this task, already built into Lab View 6.1?

[Carl L.]

Justin,
It all depends on what kind of scanner you are using and how it communicates. If the scanner communicates using serial then it would be easy to write a VI to recieve the information. The protocol for a scanner is not likely to be very complicated.
There are two instrument drivers on the Instrument Driver network for reading barcodes. Go to www.ni.com/drivers and then click on Search for a Driver. Only fill in the additional keywords and search for "bar code" (include the quotes to search for the phrase). You will find two instrument drivers (MS 810 and MS 850).

Carl L
National Instruments