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# Documentation
## 1. General Overview
The **Infor M3 Barcode Scanner** application is used to scan and manage barcode records in Infor M3.
The application supports two scanning methods:
* **Each Line** – Displays each scanned barcode as an individual record.
* **Summarized** – Groups scanned barcode records based on selected attributes and displays the total Count and/or Net Weight.
Users can add or remove scanned barcodes, edit scanned records, and review the final results before continuing or exiting the application.
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## 2. Functionality
### 2.1 Pre-requisites
Before using the application, ensure that:
* The Infor M3 environment is available.
* A supported barcode scanner is connected and configured.
* The barcodes to be scanned are available and readable.
* The user has the required access to run the application and perform the relevant Infor M3 operations.
### 2.2 Steps
#### Step 1: Select Scan Method
When the application starts, select how the scanned barcode records should be displayed.
**Each Line -** Select **Each Line** to display all scanned barcode records individually in the Total table.
**Summarized -** Select **Summarized** to group barcode records and display them as summarized records.
Records can be summarized by:
* **SSCC**
* **GTIN**
* **Content**
* **Batch/Lot**
* **Production Date**
* **Due Date**
* **Pack Date**
* **Best Before**
* **Expiry**
* **Serial**
* **CPV**
* **Additional ID**
* **Customer Part Number**
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#### Step 2: Scan a Barcode
Scan the required barcode.
{% hint style="info" %}
The first record in the **Total** table is highlighted in purple. In summarized mode, the record displays the summarized **Count** and **Net Weight**.
{% endhint %}
The following actions are available:
| Action | Description |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Add** | Adds the scanned barcode to the Total table. |
| **Remove** | Removes the scanned barcode from the Total table. |
| **Back** | Returns to the previous screen without making changes. |
| **Edit** | Opens the current records for editing. |
| **Next** | Proceeds to the results screen. |
**Removing a Barcode in Summarized Mode**
{% hint style="info" %}
If the records are summarized and Remove option is chosen, then the process subtract Count and/or Net Weight value.
{% endhint %}
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#### Step 3: Edit Scanned Barcodes
Click **Edit** to modify the current barcode records.
Cells that have been edited are highlighted in **yellow**.
The following actions are available:
| Action | Description |
| -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Back** | Returns to the previous screen without saving the changes. |
| **Save** | Saves all changes made to the scanned barcode records. |
To retain the changes, click **Save** before leaving the edit screen.
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#### Step 4: See Results
Click **Next** to view the barcode scanning results.
Review the results to confirm that the scanned barcode records have been captured as expected.
The following actions are available:
| Action | Description |
| -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Scan** | Returns to the scanning process to scan additional barcodes. |
| **Exit** | Closes the running application. |
If additional barcodes need to be scanned, click **Scan**. When scanning is complete, click **Exit** to close the application.
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