Barcode Tracker Field

The **Barcode Tracker Field** lets you associate a barcode or QR code with any tracker item. The barcode can be displayed directly in the tracker item list and in the item's detail view, making it easy to identify and manage items without manually entering barcode values.

This field is useful for inventory management, asset tracking, library systems, product catalogs, and any workflow where items already have printed barcodes or require unique machine-readable identifiers.

How It Works

When creating or editing a tracker item, you can populate the Barcode field in one of two ways:

• Scan an existing barcode or QR code using your device's camera.
• Enter the barcode value manually.

Once the item is saved, Tiki renders the barcode using the format selected when configuring the field (for example, QR Code, EAN-13, Code 128, and others). The barcode is displayed both in the tracker item list and in the item's detail view.

Common Use Cases

The Barcode Tracker Field is ideal for:

• Inventory management
• Library cataloging
• Asset tracking
• Product identification
• Equipment management
• Document tracking
• Any workflow that benefits from machine-readable identifiers

Scenario 1: Using an Existing Barcode

If your items already have printed barcodes (for example, books, retail products, or equipment), simply add a Barcode Tracker Field to your tracker.

When creating a new tracker item:

1. Click the barcode scanner button.
2. Scan the existing barcode or QR code with your camera.
3. Alternatively, enter the barcode value manually.
4. Save the tracker item.

The stored value will be rendered automatically using the configured barcode format.

Scenario 2: Generating a Barcode from Text

You can also use the Barcode Tracker Field to generate a barcode from text that you enter manually. This is useful when an item does not already have a printed barcode or when you want Tiki to generate one automatically.

Examples of values you can enter include:

• Product SKU
• Inventory number
• Serial number
• Employee ID
• Asset number
• Any unique identifier

When creating a new tracker item:

1. Enter the desired text into the Barcode field.
2. Save the tracker item.

The entered value is stored as plain text. Whenever the tracker item is displayed, Tiki automatically renders that value as a barcode using the configured format.

This makes it easy to print, scan, or visually identify items without requiring pre-printed barcodes.

Supported Barcode Formats

The available barcode formats depend on the underlying barcode library. Commonly used formats include:

• QR Code
• EAN-13
• EAN-8
• UPC-A
• Code 128

Choose the format that best matches your existing workflow or hardware requirements.

Notes

• Camera scanning requires a supported browser and camera access.
• Manual entry is always available if scanning is not possible.
• Barcode images are generated dynamically when tracker items are displayed.
• Some barcode formats accept only specific character sets or fixed lengths. Ensure that the values entered are compatible with the selected barcode format.