Magento 2 Barcode Generator Scanner Extension User Guide

Configure Barcode Settings

From Magento Admin, go to Stores > Configuration > Agile Codex > Barcode Configuration.

• Enable or disable barcode functionality.
• Choose whether each product SKU should use one barcode.
• Define the default generated barcode pattern.
• Select the default label template for printing.
• Optionally use a product attribute as the barcode source.

Create and Manage Barcode Records

Open the barcode management grid to review existing barcode assignments and create new barcode records.

1. Filter the grid by barcode, SKU, supplier, ID, or purchase date.
2. Open a barcode record to review the linked product and metadata.
3. Use grid mass actions to print selected barcode labels.
4. Export grid data when you need an operational barcode report.

Generate Barcodes for Products

1. Open the barcode generation screen.
2. Select the products that need generated barcode values.
3. Confirm the quantity and reason for the generation event.
4. Generate the barcode batch and review the result in generation history.

You can also generate barcode values for selected catalog products from the product grid when that workflow is enabled.

Review Generation and Import History

Barcode history records generated and imported barcode batches so administrators can trace when barcode values were created and which products were included.

• Review batch date, administrator, quantity, and operation type.
• Open the batch detail screen for barcode, SKU, supplier, quantity, and purchase information.
• Use the batch record for follow-up label printing where supported.

Import Existing Barcode Data

1. Download the sample CSV file and prepare your barcode data in the expected format.
2. Upload the completed CSV from the barcode import screen.
3. Review validation messages and correct any rejected rows.
4. Confirm successful imports from the barcode listing and history screens.

Create Label Templates

Label templates control how barcode labels are rendered for printing.

• Choose the barcode format, such as Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, ITF-14, or another supported format.
• Set paper width, paper height, label width, label height, and margins.
• Choose product fields such as product name, SKU, and price.
• Enable or disable templates according to the labels used by staff.

Print Barcode Labels

1. Select one or more barcode records.
2. Choose the label template.
3. Set the number of copies when needed.
4. Open the print view and print through the browser using the configured printer and paper.

Scan a Barcode to Find a Product

Use the scanner lookup screen with a keyboard-compatible USB or wireless scanner, or enter the barcode value manually.

• Find the product linked to the scanned barcode value.
• Review product name, image, price, weight, color, status, and stock availability.
• Review barcode quantity, supplier code, creation date, and purchase date.
• Open the related Magento product record or print another label when needed.

Catalog and Sales Workflows

The extension connects barcode records with Magento catalog products and supported order workflows without replacing Magento inventory management.

• Generate or print barcode labels from supported Catalog product selections.
• Use product-grid actions where available to work with selected catalog products.
• Reference barcode information while reviewing order or fulfillment-related records.
• Continue using Magento Inventory or MSI for stock adjustments, reservations, and source quantities.

Installation and Verification

Install and test the extension on a development or staging environment before production.

1. Copy the supplied extension package into your Magento installation according to your deployment process.
2. Run php bin/magento setup:upgrade.
3. Run php bin/magento setup:di:compile in production mode.
4. Deploy static content when required for the active locale and theme.
5. Run php bin/magento cache:flush.
6. Confirm that barcode menus, configuration, label templates, generation, import, print, and scanner lookup screens are available for the assigned admin role.