While the specifics for setting up each device differ based on the make and model, the following steps are applicable to all and required:

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.

Each of the steps are outlined in more detail in the following sections.

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.

During the Assisted Setup step of the extension installation, an install report was generated.  Step 1 of the install report contains a barcode that can be scanned to assist with downloading the appropriate software.

The Warehouse Insight .cab file is the main application for Warehouse Insight. To install the .cab file use the following steps.

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Scan the Window Mobile Devices barcode provided in Step 1 of the Install report.

3. Press Yes to download and install the .cab file.

The devices must be configured to send the barcode scans to the Warehouse Insight application in a specific manner. The mechanisms for achieving this vary by device and operating system. For additional assistance, contact Support.

The Warehouse Insight application requires < be placed in front of any barcode scans and > after. If these are not set, scans do not register in the application.

Remove any post scanning codes (e.g., carriage returns or tabs). If they are not removed, unexpected behavior may occur in the application (e.g., messages/errors being hidden or dialogs closing).

The following steps for configuring are based on a DataLogic Skorpio X3. Other models will need to change the values to match.

1. Press the Decoding link (Start – Settings – System – Decoding).
2. Open the Formatting page (Config… – General Formatting).
3. enter < for the Label Prefix.
4. Enter > for the Label Suffix.
5. Leave the Data Separator blank.