Barcode Scanner Emulator
Configuration
Barcode Scanner Emulator's settings let you match the timing and suffix behavior of a real scanner as closely as your test scenario requires.
Barcode value
The barcode value field accepts any text you want simulated as scanner output. You can save multiple values if you need to test different products, codes, or edge cases (such as very long values or special characters) without retyping each time.
Typing speed
This controls the delay between simulated keystrokes. Real scanners typically transmit a full payload in well under a second; setting the typing speed to closely match your target scanner's actual speed makes tests more representative of production behavior, particularly if your application uses timing-based scanner detection.
ENTER suffix
Enable this to have the emulator send an ENTER keystroke after the barcode value, matching the most common real-world scanner default. Disable it if you're testing a workflow with no suffix, or where your target app expects a different terminator, or expects to detect scan completion from timing alone.
Global shortcut
The global shortcut is what triggers the simulated scan regardless of which application currently has focus. Choose a combination unlikely to collide with shortcuts already used by your OS or other running applications.
Verifying configuration changes
After changing any setting, trigger a test scan into the Barcode Input Tester to confirm the value, timing, and suffix all match what you configured.