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How to set up the built-in QR scanner
How to set up the built-in QR scanner
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Written by Martin
Updated over a week ago

Set-up

  • Tudodesk back-office.

  • JDS (release Nov 21).

What's this for?

The Tudodesk application has a built-in QR code scanner. You do not need to purchase any hardware.

  • Set up QR scanning from devices.

  • Scan QR codes.

  • What QR codes can you scan?

  • What devices can you use?

Steps from back-office

  1. Goto either the board view or search view.

  2. Click the QR icon button in the top menu bar (next to search).

  3. Authorize any alert during the process to allow the application to access your camera(s)

  4. Select the desired camera from the list shown (you can use front and back cameras if available) on tablets.

  5. Click the Scan button.

Steps from JDS

  1. Open JDS

  2. From the Top menu click on the QR button

  3. Follow the steps 3-5 above.

  4. When the W/O or Traveller opens you can bump status or punch in time spent.

How to scan a QR code:

  1. Focus the live camera view on a compatible QR code (see below).

  2. Make sure the QR code is within the scan guides.

  3. Wait for the camera to focus.

  4. When reading successful, a green flash will show for a second.

  5. If the scan fails, a warning is shown.

  6. Confirm to scan another or open the document to preview or update.

What types of QR codes can you scan:

  • Any ticket related QR code from Tudodesk (Jobs, Invoices, Estimates etc.)

  • File upload QR codes

  • Customer-facing tracking QR codes

What devices can use the QR code scanner

  • Laptops or desktops with a webcam.

  • Tablets (with front or rear camera).

  • IOS iPad.

  • Android tablets.

Printing QR code label travellers (200x100mm 6x4in)

You can track items in your facility by using a 200x100mm QR code label (job traveller). Print from back-office using either our PrintNode integration or using our native print solution. You can learn more about printing labels using the article link below:

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