Settings

Overview

• The settings can be accessed by tapping the button with the gear icon in the upper left corner.
• On macOS, the camera configuration and screen capture options are accessible from the button with the gear icon in the main window. All other settings can be found in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
• Below you will find a short summary of the most important features.

General

• App Permissions
  • The app uses several device features which require the user's permission.
  • The app cannot be used without the permission to access the camera.
  • All other permissions (calendar, contacts, etc.) are optional but may limit some of the app's functionalities.
• Samples & Demo Data
  • The app is shipped with sample data for demonstration purposes, so that its features can be tested immediately.
  • The sample data can be removed completely or added again later if desired.
• Feedback / Report a Problem
  • If you have questions or need assistance, you can contact the support team here.
  • The respective support conditions and data protection regulations apply. The relevant information will be displayed to you automatically before using this function. Further details can also be found on our website.

Camera Configuration

• Input device
  • If the system is equipped with multiple cameras (e.g. front/rear), the preferred device can be specified here.
  • With the "Auto" option, the system's default camera will be determined automatically.
  • Some iPhone and iPad models also have multiple back cameras, usually with different lenses. If a camera with a wide-angle lens is selected, barcode recognition may not be possible due to distortion in case the camera is too close to the object.
  • On macOS, built-in cameras and cameras connected via USB are listed. USB cameras must have been properly recognized by the operating system and, if necessary, the required drivers must be installed so that the device shows up in the app.
• Mirroring
  • Some cameras (usually webcams or front-facing cameras on mobile devices) automatically mirror the output to facilitate user interaction. If this is undesirable for the intended use, this feature can be disabled.
    • In "Auto" mode, the respective camera's default is used.
    • When selecting "Enabled" or "Disabled", the preferred mirroring is forced and applied accordingly (if supported by the current camera).

Screen Capture (macOS only)

• Zoom
  • The active image section for screen capture can be enlarged in several zoom levels.

Remote Connection

• Enabled / Mode
  • Multiple devices can be connected as master/client for distributed ticket validation (see section "Remote Connection").
  • If this feature is enabled, clients will use the master's database when evaluating tickets during validation. A master in turn allows clients to access its database.
• Setup
  • According to the selected mode, the required steps for pairing your devices can be performed here.
  • The name of a master or client will be determined automatically by using the device name. If desired, the name can later be changed manually.

History

• Recording
  • If deactivated, the contents of scanned barcodes will not be stored permanently (history is turned off).
• Entries Limit
  • When the maximum number of entries in the history is reached, older entries are automatically deleted.
• Allow Duplicates
  • If deactivated, barcodes with identical content will not be saved in the history (except when scanned for the first time). Capturing the same barcode repeatedly (with matching code type and content) will not create an additional entry.
  • Only available if barcodes are applied automatically (see section "Apply Barcodes").
• Access Original Text
  • Each barcode contains a raw text. If it is a known format, the content will be parsed and displayed in a structured fashion.
  • After activating this option, the raw text can also be viewed (but it may be difficult to read).
• Export
  • The history entries can be exported in structured form if you wish to archive them or process the data externally.
  • The data can be exported in CSV, JSON and XML format.
  • Please add the sample entries to the history (see section "Samples & Demo Data") and export it if you would like to get a better understanding of the data structure.
  • You can view further details for all export options directly inside the app when tapping the respective label in the export dialog.
• Clear All Entries
  • The entire history can be deleted here.
  • Individual entries can also be removed directly in the history drawer by "swiping" an entry to the left.

Content Actions

• Use Internal Browser
  • URLs can be displayed in an internal browser window without leaving the app. If this option is disabled, URLs will open in an external browser app on your device (such as Safari) instead.
• External Services
  • The app offers direct access to third-party services (e.g. Amazon search and Google search) when performing certain content actions.
  • In this case, the data will be sent to the respective third-party provider. By activating this function, you confirm that sharing this data happens with your consent.

Custom Online Services

• Captured content can also be used with online services you have set up yourself.
• In this case the request is transmitted to a server as part of a predefined URL. The exact position of the request within the URL can be configured by setting a prefix and suffix.

Scanning

• Apply Barcodes
  • Auto: Detected barcodes will be added to the history immediately.
  • Manual: A preview will be displayed in the scan area for each detected barcode. Only an additional tap on the scan area will apply the result to the history.
• Fast Detection
  • Multiple barcodes can be captured in quick succession without a short recognition pause.
  • In certain situations, undesired false recognitions may occur, for example, if codes are located very close to each other and there was not enough time to position the camera properly.
• Optimized for Close Range
  • If enabled, barcodes are expected to be scanned on surfaces that are relatively close to the camera (distance approx. 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches).

Ticket Validation

• No Barcode Type Restriction
  • During ticket validation, an identification number is associated with a specific ticket even if the expected code type does not match (for example, the ticket was set up as a QR code, but the scanned code was in Datamatrix format).
• Time-Independent Admission
  • The timestamp entered for the event or ticket can be ignored for ticket validation, e.g. if admission should start earlier or this specification only serves as a guideline or ticket label.
  • When using remote connections (see section "Remote Connection"), this setting may be configured separately for each client.
• Auto Tear
  • Valid tickets will be torn automatically and immediately invalidated in the database when scanned.