New feature: barcode scanning

We've added new functionality allowing drivers to scan various types of barcodes and QR codes directly from the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver mobile app. Currently, barcodes can be scanned in two different ways:

• Driver Tasks: Enabling a Scanner input type Driver Task will prompt drivers to scan a barcode before completing each stop. Scanner input task results (accessible from any stop's line item in their respective Route Page) will indicate whether the stored barcode was scanned or manually input by the driver. As with any other task type, scanner input tasks can be made mandatory to mark a stop as Delivered and/or Attempted when configuring the task.
• Proof of Delivery Note: Drivers can tap the Note button from the Proof of Delivery section for any stop - a new barcode scanner icon will appear in the lower right-hand corner of the Add note dialog, which will launch the mobile device's camera. The value of any barcode scanned using this workflow will be stored as a Proof of Delivery note for future reference.

EasyRoutes' barcode scanning feature is compatible with most standard linear barcode formats (Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-E) and 2D barcode formats (Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Code).

Note: Drivers will need to update to the latest version of the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver mobile app (v1.0.54) in order to take advantage of barcode scanning within the mobile app.