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Add barcode/QR code scanner questions

Learn how to add barcode/QR code scanner questions via the web app and the mobile app.

Why add barcode/QR code scanner questions in my template?

Barcode/QR code scanner questions allow you to minimize human error when capturing information and save people a tremendous amount of time from often complex data entry. With SafetyCulture, you can add questions to your templates which allow frontline users to scan barcodes/QR codes using our built-in scanner when answering inspection questions.

What you'll need

Take note

  • The scan barcode option does not appear in the preview when you build templates, but it is available when conducting inspections on the mobile app.

  • Users can only scan barcodes via the mobile app.

  • The following response types support barcode scanning in inspections:

    • Person (title page): Accepts alphanumeric input.

    • Document number (title page): Accepts alphanumeric input.

    • Text answer: Accepts alphanumeric input.

    • Number: Accepts numeric input only.

Published changes made to templates only apply to new inspections moving forward.

Barcode code support

QR codes and the following types of 1D and 2D barcodes can be scanned using our built-in scanner in inspections via the mobile app.

  • EAN-13/UPC-A

  • UPC-E

  • EAN-8

  • Code 128

  • Code 39

  • Interleaved 2 of 5

Add a barcode question

  1. Log in to the web app.

  2. Select Templates from the menu on the left-hand side.

  3. Click the template and select Pencil iconEdit template in the side panel.

  4. Add a new question or select an existing one.

  5. Click the down arrow under the "Type of response" column on the right-hand side and select either Text answer or Number.

  6. Click Publish on the upper-right of the page to publish the template. If you're not ready to publish the template, you can go back to the templates list and come back when you're ready.

  1. Open the mobile app.

  2. Tap on Inspections at the bottom of your screen.

  3. Select the Templates tab at the top of your screen.

  4. Tap the template and select Pencil iconEdit template from the pop-up options.

  5. Add a new question or select an existing one.

  6. Tap the down arrow below the question label and select either Text answer or Number.

  7. Tap Publish on the upper-right of screen to publish the template. If you're not ready to publish the template, you can go back to the templates list and come back when you're ready.

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