# Barcode Scanner Input failing on BRADY scanner

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-input-failing-on-brady-scanner/81945>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** perspective\
**Created:** [November 15, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-input-failing-on-brady-scanner/81945 "2023-11-15T18:56:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![Salem\_Marshall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@Salem\_Marshall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Salem_Marshall)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/barcode-scanner-input-failing-on-brady-scanner/81945/1 "2023-11-15T18:56:40Z")

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I am attempting to use the perspective Barcode Scanner Input with an android-based BRADY scanner. In preview-mode, I can successfully get the data to show by typing with my chosen prefix & suffix.

When I use the app on the scanner, however, the data doesn't update. I can scan a barcode into the notes app and it has the appropriate prefix & suffix. But when I go into Perspective and scan the barcode, the data doesn't update.

I know I could use a focused text field, but that is problematic because the device's keyboard pops up every time the text field is focused. Besides the fact that I have to count on the user to keep the text field focused. It just generates a lot of opportunity for user error.

Does anyone know a fix for this issue?