Spark TextInput incomplete value using Barcode Reader

Question

Hello, working with Flex4 AIR app, using this component I get data from the barcode reader,

<s:TextInput id="barcode" enter="showBarcode()"/>

Then for handle the enter event, wich is automatically triggered when reader finishes its reading

private function showBarcode():void{
   Alert.show(barcode.text);
}

Ok, very simple. But my problem is: the text showed in the Alert Box is incomplete, it misses one or two digits (last) or it just shows the entire text in the TextInput component (correct view)

I already test my BC reader using the notepad, and it's fine.

I have tested same code using MX components in Flex3 web app, and there's no problem.

Some help will be appreciated.

Tnx

Answer 1

Instead of using "enter" try listening to the onKeyUp event.

You'll have to figure out the appropriate end of line character read in from the bar code scanner. But, just key in on that and do your alert that way; otherwise do nothing.

Answer 2

Is text at least displayed as you would expect in Spark TextInput by using the same workflow with barcode reader as shown in this video "Flash Nicey Nice With HID" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEw0RB-Uj00 ?

Anyway, I do not think Adobe Flash player supports officially other HID devices rather then keyboard or mouse.

Thus I would not expect Adobe engineers to make Spark TextInput compliant with your barcode reader input any time soon.