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I need to write a program for create barcodes. When the barcode will be scanned, it must send a string, a TAB (simulate key press) and a new string. Then I'd like to compile multiple fields in a form. Can you suggest me a library? I tried python-barcode, reBarcode etc. but I don't understand if it is possible to insert the "TAB" key. Grazie

Marco
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The library used to create the barcodes usually does not matter.

You just need to select a barcode type that supports the full ASCII character set. Some examples are code128 (linear barcode) or datamatrix and qrcode (2D barcodes).

And you also need a software-based "wedge" that converts the stream of characters coming in from the USB or wireless port into their equivalent key presses. The following provides a good overview of the process:

TAB key in Code128 barcodes

Mark Warren
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