Read Barcode

Description

The Read Barcode activity scans barcodes from uploaded files (such as images or PDFs) and extracts encoded data for downstream processing. It supports multiple barcode formats including both 1D (e.g., Code128, EAN) and 2D (e.g., QR Code, Data Matrix) standards.

This activity is useful in automation scenarios where documents such as labels, forms, shipping receipts, or invoices are uploaded, and barcodes embedded in them need to be read and interpreted for further use.

Use this activity to:

• Read QR codes or barcodes from scanned documents
• Automate serial number or ID extraction from packaging labels
• Process multiple barcode-enabled documents in batch workflows

Use case: In a warehouse management system, scanned delivery receipts containing barcodes are uploaded. This activity reads the barcodes and returns the tracking or product IDs to update inventory systems.

Input

Type	Description
Files	Images or PDF documents containing one or more barcodes. These files are typically uploaded using a preceding file upload or data ingestion activity.

Output

Output Type	Format	Description
Data	Table	Extracted information for each barcode found in the input files.

Configuration Fields

Field Name	Description
Barcode Type	Specify the type(s) of barcodes to scan in the uploaded files. Options may include: QR Code Data Matrix Code128 EAN UPC Auto Detect If you’re unsure of the format, select Auto Detect to enable recognition of multiple types.

Sample Input

This activity does not require tabular input. Files must be provided via a previous file-based activity such as file upload, form submission, or document ingestion.

Sample Configuration

Field	Value
Barcode Type	QR Code

Sample Output

SerialNo	FilePaths	Status	Barcode	Error
1	/uploads/inv_01.png	Success	123456789012
2	/uploads/inv_02.pdf	Success	INV-2024-0899
3	/uploads/inv_03.jpg	Failed		Barcode not found

The Status field indicates whether a barcode was successfully read. Error contains diagnostic information if reading fails.