How to Create Barcode Scanner LWC Using Barcode API?
As released in Winter’21, Barcode API allows barcode scanning on mobile devices natively using LWC. A Lightning web component uses a mobile device’s camera and mobile OS platform features to scan a barcode, and after the scanning is complete, data from the device is returned to the LWC that invoked it.
In this tutorial today, we will share the step-by-step guide for you to create a Barcode Scanner LWC using the Barcode API.
So, let’s begin!
Step to Creating LWC Barcode Scanner
To create the LWC Barcode Scanner, first, you need to create an LWC Component and then a LIghtning Tab.
A. Codes for Creating LWC Component are:
barcodeScannerLwcComp.html
barcodeScannerLwcComp.js
barcodeScannerLwcComp.js-meta.xml
B. Creating Lightning Tab
Step 1 – We need to create a lightning tab
Step 2: We need to add the Bar Code tab in Salesforce Navigation then this tab will be visible in your Salesforce Mobile Application
QR Code For Scan
Mobile ScreenShot
Please note that the Barcode Button is disabled because the barcode API does not work for desktops.
Wrap Up:
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