Multi-field Barcode Setup

Multi-field barcodes such as those that are part of the GS1 specification encode multiple fields such as LPN, Item, and expiration date into one barcode. This barcode may be a 1-D format (eg. GS1-128) or 2-D format (DataBar). 2-D formats are capable of storing more characters and therefore more fields within one barcode.

From the Multi Field Barcode tab in Oracle Warehouse Management (WMS) Cloud, you can configure multiple classes of multi-field barcode scanning and define different sets of supported fields within each class.

Each multi-field barcode class defines all possible fields, and not the contents of any one specific barcode. A class is identified by different prefixes. The barcode scanner must be configured appropriately. Multiple classes can be defined and enabled or disabled. The application has a default multi-field barcode class (MFB1 Sample) that is a subset of the GS1 spec, including fields (AI's or application identifiers in GS1 terminology) that are frequently used in warehouse management. Each field is associated with a standard barcode type.