The method I'm using to work around the problem is that I'm not sending the barcode to a String control, that would be the ideal way to accept a string input... Perhaps my solution belongs over here instead of in production code!
But, I can try your other suggestions when I get back into the office NEXT WEEK! Vacation is nice 
Jim
You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are. ~ Alice
For he does not know what will happen; So who can tell him when it will occur? Eccl. 8:7
