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While the specifics for setting up each device differ based on the make and model, the steps below are applicable to all and required. Each of the steps are outlined in more detail in the following sections.

  1. Configure the WiFi.
  2. Download and install the software.
  3. Configure the barcode/wedge settings.
  4. Configure the software to connect to Business Central.

Configure the WIFI

The specifics for configuring WIFI vary based on the device and network environment. The device must be able to reach the Business Central SOAP web service for the application to be able to communicate with Business Central.

Install Warehouse Insight APK

The Warehouse Insight .apk file is the main application for Warehouse Insight. To install the .apk file, complete the following:

  1. Open a web browser (e.g., Chrome).
  2. Enter the following URL (replace the version number with the first two parts of the version you are installing; e.g., “2.0.7380.0” would just be “2.0”): https://app.dmsiworks.com/wp-content/uploads/endpoints/warehouse-insight/releases/2.0/software/com.insightworks.warehouseinsight.apk
  3. Select OK to accept the warning message if needed.
  4. Open the installation .apk.
  5. Install the application.
  6. Press Open to launch.
  7. Select Allow to enable the required permissions.
  8. See the remaining sections for configuring the software to connect to Business Central. Note any special instructions mentioned for when configuring the Data Intents.

Configure the Data Intents

The Warehouse Insight application requires that the barcode scans be sent via Data Intents. If this is not configured, scans are not registered in the application.

Remove wedge scanning codes (e.g., carriage returns or tabs). If you do not remove, unexpected behavior may occur in the application (e.g., messages/errors being automatically hidden or dialogs automatically closing).

The following steps for configuring are based on the Honeywell CK65. Other models need to change the values.

Set up Honeywell scanners for Warehouse Insight

  1. Navigate to Scanner Settings (Settings > Honeywell Settings > Scanning > Internal Scanner > Default Profile).
  2. Select Data Processing Settings and set the following:
    1. Disable Scan to Intent.
    2. Enable Data Intent.
  3. Open Data Intent and set Action to whibarcode.
  4. Open Warehouse Insight and navigate to Barcoding (Menu > Configure > Configuration password (1234) > Menu > Barcoding).
    1. Set Barcode Wedge to Android Intent.
    2. Input “whibarcode” in Intent Action.
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12 Comments

  1. V D
    V D November 13, 2024 at 2:38 pm

    Hi,

    I cant get it to work on my Caribe PDA, i dont know what settings to add.

    I have the 4 Process Modes Available:
    1. Scan content on Cursor
    2. Clipboard
    3. BroadcastReceiver
    4.Keyboard Input

    I think i need to use BroadcastReceiver
    For that i have 2 settings
    1. Broadcast Name (com.insightworks.warehouseinsight?)
    2. Key (data)

    Not sure what settings i should have in the app and the scanner.

    • Darryl Mira
      Darryl Mira November 14, 2024 at 10:08 am

      Hi,

      BroadcastReceiver is correct but the Broadcast Name should be: whibarcode

      Additionally, open the Warehouse Insight application. Return to the main page of the app (where it says Warehouse Insight on the header) and follow the steps below:

      1. Open the menu. Go to Configure. Enter 1234 (default password).
      2. Open the menu again. Go to Barcoding.
      3. Ensure Android Intent is selected under Barcode Wedge, Intent Action is whibarcode, and Intent Barcode String is set to: data
      Note: Intent Category is to be left empty/blank.

      If the value whibarcode is not working for you on both the BroadcastReceiver and Intent Action settings, try: com.scanner.broadcast

      Please let us know if you are able to proceed after following the above

  2. Shawn Douglass
    Shawn Douglass September 26, 2024 at 10:43 am

    I’m unable to access he apk in address listed I’m getting an error site can’ be reached. I tried to email the APK but google won’t allow it.

    • Terri Vaive September 27, 2024 at 9:38 am

      Hello Shawn,

      If you are copying the apk link provided in this post, please ensure you are modifying the version placeholder with the matching version of Warehouse Insight you have installed in your Business Central (replace the version number with the first two parts of the version you are installing; e.g., “2.0.7380.0” would just be “2.0”) before submitting the link into the address bar on a web browser to ensure you are installing the proper version.

      Another easy way to install the Warehouse Insights application on your device would be to use the Warehouse Installation Report on your Business Central. When this report is generated, it will provide you with step one barcode that can be scanned into a web browser on your handheld to initiate the download of the correctly versioned apk file.

      Thank you,

  3. Martine Philippe
    Martine Philippe September 4, 2024 at 12:08 am

    Hello Terri,
    In user login, i used whibarcode and it’s ok but if i want use code 39 scan for entering user and password dosent work. Do i need absolutly QR code for login?

    Thank you

    • Terri Vaive September 4, 2024 at 8:18 am

      Hello Martine,

      User login barcodes can only be used with Windows login pages or IWX Users login pages.

      Thank you.

  4. Sue Fawcett
    Sue Fawcett August 13, 2024 at 6:00 am

    after registering the above .mp4 doesn’t load due to security settings, has this been posted on youtube or elsewhere perhaps you have a link please?

  5. Rawinia Edmonds
    Rawinia Edmonds May 27, 2024 at 11:58 pm

    Hello,
    I’ve followed the instructions but when I scan barcodes it doesn’t do anything.

    Can someone help me please.

    • Terri Vaive May 30, 2024 at 7:00 am

      Hello Rawinia,

      These are instructions specific to Honeywell’s.

      These are the general configuration settings for a Honeywell CK65. All other Honeywell devices should be the same or very similar:
      1. Navigate to Scanner Settings (Settings > Honeywell Settings > Scanning > Internal Scanner > Default Profile).
      2. Select Data Processing Settings and set the following:
      a. Disable Scan to Intent.
      b. Ensure Symbology Prefix is set to None.
      c. Enable Data Intent.
      d. Open Data Intent (by tapping on the setting name not the toggle) and set Action to whibarcode.

      In the Warehouse Insight application, for the barcoding settings, the Barcode Wedge should be Android Intent, the Intent Action should be whibarcode and the Intent Barcode String should be data.

      Here is a video of configuring the settings: Honeywell Scanner Settings.mp4

      Thank you,

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