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#Track Items Using Barcode
A barcode is a value decoded into vertical spaced lines. Barcode scanners are the input medium, like Keyboard. When it scans a barcode, the data appears in the computer screens at the point of a cursor.
To enable barcode feature in ERPNext go to:
Setup > Customize > Features Setup
Check "Item Barcode".
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Now a new field "Barcode" will be appear in Item master. Enter barcode while creating a new item.
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Once barcode field is updated in item master, items can be fetched using barcode. This feature will be availble in Delivery Note, Sales Invoice and Purchase Receipt transactions only.
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