The Zebra DataWedge Reader component for Retool Mobile
An interface to capture data using a Zebra DataWedge scanner
Receive data captured by a Zebra Android device with dedicated hardware and sent using the Zebra DataWedge APIs. Refer to the Retool Mobile on Zebra devices guide for instructions.
Settings
Zebra DataWedge includes the following configurable options when building apps in the IDE.
SizeLabelDataDisabledEvent handlersSuffix iconPrefix iconShow on desktopShow on mobileMaintain space when hiddenMarginAlways show in edit modeStylesWidth |
Properties
All properties for Zebra DataWedge with supported data types or values. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool to manipulate or read property values.
buttonSize
The size of the button.
buttonText
The text label to display.
Properties
event
The event type.
Values
change | A user changes the value. |
click | A user clicks or taps the component. |
submit | A user submits the value. |
focus | A user selects the input field. |
blur | A user deselects the input field. |
scan | A user scans a barcode. |
open | A user opens the component. |
close | A user closes the component. |
true | A user sets the value to |
false | A user sets the value to |
select | A user selects a value. |
clear | A user clears the value. |
upload | A user uploads a file. |
parse | An uploaded file is parsed. |
inputValueChange | A user changes the value of the input field. |
method
The JavaScript method to perform when type
is datasource
, widget
, state
, or localStorage
.
Values
datasource | Control query. |
widget | Control component. |
script | Run script. |
state | Set variable. |
localStorage | Set localStorage. |
util | Perform utility action (e.g., Open URL or Confetti). |
global
Whether the object is globally scoped for use in all app pages.
Values
You can select an icon or dynamically set one with a valid icon key.
iconBefore
The prefix icon to display.
Values
You can select an icon or dynamically set one with a valid icon key.
id
The unique identifier.
isHiddenOnDesktop
Whether the component is visible in the desktop layout.
isHiddenOnMobile
Whether the component is visible in the mobile layout.
maintainSpaceWhenHidden
Whether the component takes up space on the canvas if hidden
is true
.
pluginType
The plugin type.
showInEditor
Whether to remain visible in the editor if hidden
is true
.
Methods
JavaScript API methods for interacting with Zebra DataWedge. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool and use methods to manipulate data and property values.
setDisabled
Set the disabled
value to toggle whether the input field is disabled. Defaults to true
without a parameter.
setHidden
Set the hidden
value to toggle whether the component is visible. Defaults to true
without a parameter.
zebraDataWedge.setHidden(hidden)
Parameters
Events
Events are triggered by user interactions, such as clicking a button or entering a value. Use event handlers to trigger queries or other actions in response to events.
open
The component is opened.