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SoftSpot v2.x

note

This documentation is only for older versions of SoftSpot (before v3.x).

Overview​

Datalogic’s SoftSpot technology is a user-definable "floating soft trigger" meant to provide easy access to the barcode scanner application and other frequently used functionalities on mobile scanning devices.

Home Screen​

Tap the SoftSpot icon on the favorites tray or on the All Apps screen to launch SoftSpot:

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Tap the SoftSpot to scan barcodes.

General Settings​

SoftSpot​

Enables the SoftSpot.

Enable SoftSpot on boot​

Enables SoftSpot on boot.

Swipe to hide​

If enabled, it allows to hide the SoftSpot from the screen by swiping it up in the Notification/Status bar.

Vibrator​

Enables the vibrator.

Transparency​

Auto-transparency​

If enabled, the SoftSpot turns transparent automatically when it is not used.

Transparency Range​

Sets the SoftSpot transparency level when it is used or when the auto-transparency feature is not enabled.

Speed of transparency​

Sets the lapse of time it takes for the SoftSpot to turn transparent.

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Actions​

You can use SoftSpot to quickly switch between the applications you actively use. Tap Configure actions > Sample Image > Application to add the applications you want to launch with SoftSpot.

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Only one action is active at a given moment. Tap the SoftSpot to launch the application. You can switch between actions by swiping left and right on the SoftSpot.

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To remove an application from the actions list, tap and swipe right.

Images Settings​

Tap Normal Image and/or Decoded Image to change the SoftSpot images. You have six options: three default images and three custom images.

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Display Decoded Image For​

Sets the duration of the decoded image.

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Scan Settings​

Enable Continuous Scan on Double Tap​

To enable the Continuous Scan mode and scan barcodes consecutively, switch right and then double-tap the SoftSpot. Tap one more time to stop laser emission.

Continuous Delay​

Allows to set the continuous delay time.

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Enable Release Scan​

Scanning takes place after the scan button is released. Tap Release Scan timeout to set the scanning timeout after releasing the scan button:

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