There are multiple ways to scan barcodes in Katana.
Receive items in the Katana main app using a barcode scanner
Consume or find ingredients and batch numbers in Katana Shop Floor Control app using a smart device camera
If the items or batch numbers don't have physical barcode labels, the barcode labels will need to be printed.
Preparations for scanning in the Katana main app
Barcodes need to be switched on
A scanner has to be connected to a device that is running the Katana app
Scan mode needs to be active or the field selected to search or enter the barcode.
Activating the scan mode in the Katana main app
On screens that have a Start scanning button, there are 2 options to activate the scan mode.
Example in Buy screen:
Click the button to activate barcode scanning -or-
Use the keyboard shortcut (CTRL+B on PC or CMD+B on MAC) to activate the scan mode
On a modal that has a field "click here or press CTRL+B (CMD+B) to start scanning" there are also 2 options to activate the scan mode.
Clicking the field to activate the scan mode
Use the keyboard shortcut (CTRL+B on PC or CMD+B on MAC) to activate the scan mode
Scanning to enter data
Selecting any of the editable barcode fields will allow entering a barcode number using a scanner that scans the barcode.
Read more about editing barcodes.
Scanning to search for an item or batch number
In the Items screen or in the Stock screen > Batches tab, selecting a barcode filter and scanning a barcode will search the item or a batch number.
Using a smart device camera in Katana Shop Floor Control app to scan barcodes
The Katana Shop Floor App has a built-in barcode scanner that can use a smart device camera.
In order to scan a barcode, the operator needs to activate the scanner in their smart device camera by clicking on the Scan button found in various places throughout the app.
