QR code

The QR code column shows the value of another column as a QR code. It targets a Permalink column or a text column.

Contents

1. What can a QR code represent?
2. How do I create a QR code column?
3. Why target a Permalink column?
4. What can I do with a QR code?

1. What can a QR code represent?

The QR code takes the value of the targeted column, row by row. Two column types are possible.

A Permalink column

The QR code opens a permanent link: a SmartText, a document, a URL or a form.

A text column

The QR code holds the value itself, for example the name of a piece of equipment. A scan writes it into another record.

2. How do I create a QR code column?

Insert a new column
Open the table, then add a column.

Choose the QR code type
In the Type list, select QR code.

Choose the targeted column
In the Options tab, select the Permalink or text column to represent.

Confirm
Click Insert field. Each row shows its own QR code.

New column window for a QR code column targeting the Name column

3. Why target a Permalink column?

The Permalink creates a permanent link to the value of another column. The content can change: the link stays the same. The printed QR code therefore stays valid, without regenerating it.

4. What can I do with a QR code?

Pick the case that matches your need:

Share a document or a form

One scan opens a SmartText, a document or a page: share content with a QR code.

Have a row edited

One scan opens the extern form of the row: Extern form, chapter 7.

Enter data by scanning

One scan fills a field or creates a row: create a record by scanning a QR code.

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Permalink

Create a permanent link to a column value.

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Share content with a QR code

Link a QR code to a Permalink.

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Create a record by scanning

Fill a field or create a row with a scan.

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1. What can a QR code represent?

2. How do I create a QR code column?

3. Why target a Permalink column?

4. What can I do with a QR code?