How to Manage Barcodes in SIMS
How to Manage Barcodes in SIMS
SIMS provides a straightforward way to manage barcodes through its Support > Barcodes section. Here’s a quick guide:
Export Barcodes to Excel
- Navigate to Support > Barcodes.
- Right-click the blue rectangular button and select Export to Microsoft Excel.
- This will generate a file containing your current barcode data.
Amend or Update Barcodes
After exporting, you can make changes in Excel and then re-import the data back into SIMS. There are three import options available:
- Import from Microsoft Excel (Amend) – Use this option to update existing barcodes.
- Import from Microsoft Excel (Insert Only) – Select this if you want to add new barcodes.
- Import from Microsoft Excel (Delete) – Choose this to remove barcodes from the system.
By following these steps, you can efficiently manage barcode data within SIMS, ensuring your records remain accurate and up to date.
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