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The Cloud Scan App

Overview

The TapeTrack Cloud Scan API (TCS) allows a scanning device to communicate with a 2nd device via HTTP/HTTPS.

This enables a mobile device, such as an iOS or Android phone to act as a barcode scanner that can be connected to a desktop PC.

Installing the App

Apple iPhone

To install the CloudScan app on your iPhone, simply click on the App Store and search for Gazillabyte CloudScan

Alternatively a link from iTunes can be found on iTunes.

Android

The android version can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

Scanning Tapes into the Desktop

Connecting to the Desktop

When you are logged on to TapeTrack Lite and have selected the function you wish to perform click the CloudScan App button. image

This will launch a window containing a unique QR code to connect your iPhone to TapeTrack to enable you to scan barcodes. image

Scanning barcodes

To scan a barcodes, align your iPhone's camera at the barcode and it will scan it into TapeTrack to perform the task you have requested.image Continue scanning remaining barcodes until your task is complete.

Manually entering barcodes

If you cannot scan a barcode using the phone's camera, select Enter on the top right hand side of your screen and then press in the Manually Enter Barcode window. This will launch your phone's virtual keyboard.

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Manually enter the barcode and select Enter