Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a sophisticated software capability integrated into Zebra scanners that allows for customization and automation of data processing before transmission to the host system. This powerful tool enables users to create complex rules with specific criteria and actions to manipulate scanned data, significantly improving workflow efficiency and data accuracy. ADF provides the flexibility to handle a wide range of scanning scenarios, from simple data edits to complex formatting requirements. It can automatically format data to meet application needs, validate information at the point of collection, provide customized user feedback based on scanned data, and efficiently process various barcode types and lengths. By automating data formatting and validation processes, ADF helps businesses streamline operations, reduce errors, and enhance the overall scanning experience for workers. This capability is particularly valuable in industries where data accuracy and efficient processing are critical, such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics.

Key Features

Customizable Data Formatting ADF allows users to create specific rules for data manipulation based on various criteria.

• Automatically format data to meet application requirements
• Create complex rules with multiple criteria and actions

Intelligent Filtering Intuitive filters help collect only the necessary data.

• Filter by host communication protocols, barcode symbologies, and barcode length
• Target specific data while weeding out unnecessary information

Flexible Rule Creation The 123Scan Configuration Wizard provides an easy-to-use interface for creating ADF rules.

• Intuitive programming interface for creating and managing rules
• Ability to handle complex programming scenarios with rule recovery options

Customizable User Feedback ADF allows configuration of different types of user feedback based on scanned data.

• Customize beeper, LED, and vibration feedback based on barcode symbology
• Provide error feedback when barcode data isn't sent to the host

Support for Complex Barcodes ADF can handle formatting for even the most complicated 2D barcodes.

• Support for barcodes with up to 4,096 characters
• Ability to insert up to 128 characters per action into scanned data

Benefits

Improved Data Accuracy ADF helps ensure data integrity by validating information at the point of collection.

• Reduce errors caused by manual data entry or incorrect scanning
• Implement automatic checks and validations on scanned data

Increased Workflow Efficiency By automating data processing, ADF streamlines operations and reduces manual interventions.

• Eliminate the need for workers to manually format or edit scanned data
• Reduce the time spent on data entry and validation tasks

Enhanced Scanner Flexibility ADF allows a single scanner to be used for multiple purposes without reprogramming.

• Adapt scanners to different workflows on the fly
• Reduce the need for multiple use-specific scanners

Simplified Implementation The intuitive interface of 123Scan makes it easy to create and manage ADF rules.

• Reduce the time and complexity of scanner configuration
• Enable quick adaptation to changing business needs

Improved User Experience Customizable feedback and automated processing enhance the scanning experience for workers.

• Provide immediate, clear feedback on scan success or failure
• Reduce user errors and improve confidence in scanning operations