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[Embedded Scanner Plugin] Not able to scan a Vertical barcode on Android
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embedded-scanner-plugin
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Forge asset by Miguel Antunes
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Mobile

Hi Miguel, how are you?

While using this plugin, we found that, for Android, a barcode like the following one is not being scanned, whilst for iOS it scans without any problem.

I know this might sound like an odd requirement but indeed, this is a valid use case. Do you know if this is a limitation of the plugin or a limitation of the Operating System itself?

PS - Upside down is also a requirement but, fortunately, it works for both Android and iOS. I tested with a random barcode scanner from Google Play and it scans perfectly a vertical barcode.

Cheers,

Pedro Domingues

2024-12-02 12-15-17
Aravind EONE

It seems we dont have limitation with Operating System.


You can try this plugin.

https://www.outsystems.com/forge/component-overview/1403/barcode-plugin


2026-03-23 09-58-51
Pedro Domingues
Champion

Hi Aravind,

Thanks for your suggestion but we have our solution already built and customized to use this plugin.

Nevertheless, i will take in consideration the plugion you mentioned.

Cheers,

Pedro Domingues

2026-03-23 09-58-51
Pedro Domingues
Champion

Hi Aravind,

Did you tested what you stated before?

I tested that plugin, on my sandbox, and it doesn't work either. With my phone in Portrait mode, i cannot scan a vertical barcode.

2026-03-23 09-58-51
Pedro Domingues
Champion

So what's the point of suggesting something without even testing?

2023-03-30 10-13-40
Miguel Antunes

Hi @Pedro Domingues

That seems in fact to be a possible limitation in the library itself, or at least it might out of capabilities to overcome it. Nonetheless, I'm doing some trial and error to see if I get anywhere. I'll keep you posted.

2026-03-23 09-58-51
Pedro Domingues
Champion

Thanks a lot Miguel.

I was looking into the Android source code and i couldn't find any option\setup\config that refers to the scanning direction.

I haven't checked the iOS code for that. Probably there's a clue on iOS source code since it works on iOS devices.

Thanks a lot for your collaboration.

Cheers,

Pedro Domingues

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