Enable mobile computer to read Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)

Issue / Question

Customer cannot read any length of Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) barcodes

Customer can only read ITF barcodes if its length is 10 or 14

Applicable To

Mobile Computer using DataWedge

Resolution / Answer

Overview:
By default, DataWedge will only decode Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) barcodes that are 14 characters long.

Solution:
Ensure the ITF is enabled

1. Open DataWedge.
2. Open Target profile. (For example Profile0).
3. Open Configure scanner settings. (If using DataWedge v8.x, or else skip this step). 
4. Tap Decoders.
5. Tap on the checkbox to enable the Interleaved 2of5.

Modify Decode Length if needed

1. Open Target profile. (example Profile0).
2. Open Configure scanner settings. (If using DataWedge v8.x, or else skip this step).
3. Tap Decoders. 
4. Tap Interleaved 2of5.
5. Tap Length1 or Length2 to modify its value.

About Decode Lengths:
Variable-length 
-    Decode symbols containing any number of characters:
-    Set both Length1 and Length2 to "0" (zero)

Range 
-    Decode a symbol with a specific length range from a-b (inclusive):
-    Set Length1 to "a" (the lower bound) and set Length2 to "b" (the upper bound)

Two Discrete Lengths
-    Decode only symbols containing either of two specific lengths:
-    Set Length2 as the shorter length and Length1 as the longer one

One Discrete Length
-    Decode only symbols containing a specific length:
-    Set both Length1 and Length2 to the desired (non-zero) length

Helpful Information: 

• TechDocs: Decode Length