Loading the default settings for the Cross Hair Barcode Scanner

Summary

The Cross Hair barcode scanner requires that a set of default settings are enabled on the device in order to scan barcodes within the software. Loading scanner defaults enables the Barcode Scanner to interpret a wider array of barcodes then it is at unpackaging.

 

Resolution

  1. Set the config file to use the Cross Hair barcode scanner as a License Scanner and Barcode Reader
    1. Access the Desktop of the unit. (CLICK HERE for how to access the desktop)
    2. Go to Start -> Computer -> C:\ -> Program Files -> LobbyGuard
    3. Sort the files by clicking on the 'TYPE' column

      Sorting_file_type.png


    4. Open the file called LobbyGuard.Kiosk.Exe.Config, with either a CONFIG or XML Configuration file type. Right click on the file and choose 'Open With' and select NotePad.
    5. Change the devices being used for the Drivers License Scanner and Barcode Reader to DS457. The two keys should read as follows
      <add key="driverslicensescanerTypeName" value="LG.Devices.DS457, LG.Devices, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null" />
      <add key="barcodeScannerTypeName" value="LG.Devices.DS457, LG.Devices, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null" />

      Config_File_hardware_options.png
    6. After the types have been changed Click File, and Save.
    7. Close the Config file.
  2. Load the Scanner Defaults in LobbyGuard
    1. Launch the LobbyGuard software
    2. Once the software is loaded, tap in the right hand corner of the screen and enter the password as needed in step 1.
    3. Click on "View Support Info", a button will appear in the lower right hand corner of the screen labeled as "Load Scanner Defaults"
    4. A message will appear indicating that the scanner is rebooting.
    5. Click on Exit to Desktop
    6. Relaunch the LobbyGuard Software

 

The scanner will now be properly configured to scan licenses and badges correctly.