Zebra Asset Tracker Lite for Android Asset Tracker Lite Version 1.4 User Guide for Android (en)
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ASSET
TRACKER LITE
Version 1.4
User Guide
for Android ™
MN-003214-02 Rev. A
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Copyright
© 2018 ZIH Corp. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of
ZIH Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS: For complete copyright and trademark information, go to www.zebra.com/
copyright.
WARRANTY: For complete warranty information, go to www.zebra.com/warranty.
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: For complete EULA information, go to www.zebra.com/eula.
Terms of Use
• Proprietary Statement
This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries
(“Zebra Technologies”). It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and
maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced,
or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the express, written permission of Zebra
Technologies.
• Product Improvements
Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies. All specifications and designs are
subject to change without notice.
• Liability Disclaimer
Zebra Technologies takes steps to ensure that its published Engineering specifications and manuals are
correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies reserves the right to correct any such errors and
disclaims liability resulting therefrom.
• Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Zebra Technologies or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the
accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, consequential damages including loss of business profits, business
interruption, or loss of business information) arising out of the use of, the results of use of, or inability to
use such product, even if Zebra Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
Change Date Description
-02 Rev A 6/2018 Initial Release
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Table of Contents
Copyright ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Terms of Use .................................................................................................................................... 2
Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 3
About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Asset Tracker Lite ............................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter Descriptions ........................................................................................................................ 5
Application Version Number ............................................................................................................. 5
License Agreement ........................................................................................................................... 6
Notational Conventions ..................................................................................................................... 6
Service Information ........................................................................................................................... 6
Provide Documentation Feedback .................................................................................................... 6
Installation
Using Install ATL Application ............................................................................................................ 7
Asset Tracker Lite Upgrade Procedure ........................................................................................... 10
Downloading and Installing Using USB .......................................................................................... 10
Download the Application Package ........................................................................................... 10
Installing the Application Package ............................................................................................ 11
Operation
Tracking a Asset ....................................................................................................................... 13
Adding an Item .......................................................................................................................... 14
Removing an Item ..................................................................................................................... 14
Adding a Item to the Database .................................................................................................. 14
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Uploading Data
Modifying the Database
Adding an Item to the Database ..................................................................................................... 17
Modifying an Item in the Database ................................................................................................. 17
Deleting an Item in the Database .................................................................................................... 18
Configuration
Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Application Settings ........................................................................................................................ 21
Adding Area List Item ................................................................................................................ 21
Deleting Area List Item .............................................................................................................. 21
Resetting the DataWedge Profile .............................................................................................. 22
File Options ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Removing Session Files ............................................................................................................ 22
Database Settings ........................................................................................................................... 23
Importing a Product Database File ............................................................................................ 23
Exporting a Product Database File ........................................................................................... 23
Changing the File Format .......................................................................................................... 24
Settings XML Files .......................................................................................................................... 25
Copy Settings XML File From Device ....................................................................................... 25
Editing the XML Settings File .................................................................................................... 25
Copy Settings XML File to Device ............................................................................................. 27
CSV File Format ............................................................................................................................. 27
XML File Format ............................................................................................................................. 28
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About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides information about installing, using, and configuring the Asset Tracker Lite Version 1.4
application.
NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.
Asset Tracker Lite
Asset Tracker Lite is an introductory asset tracking application designed for small business. It is a simple, license
free application for Zebra Android mobile computers and is the first step in improving asset visibility. Employees
simply walk through a facility and scan the barcodes on the assets. It helps increase the value of Zebra mobile
computers.
Asset tracking is fast, easy, and accurate, and so cost-effective you can take asset inventory as often as business
needs dictate.
Asset Tracker Lite improves asset visibility, ensuring that workers can locate the assets they need to get the job
done. It also improves worker productivity, asset utilization and asset value.
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
• Installation provides information on installing the Asset Tracker application.
• Operation
• Uploading Data
• Modifying the Database
• Configuration
provides information on using the Asset Tracker Lite application.
provides information on uploading data to a server.
provides information on modifying data in the Asset Tracker Lite database.
provides information on configuring the Asset Tracker Lite application.
Application Version Number
To view the current application version number, touch > About.
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License Agreement
To view the application End User License Agreement touch > License Agreement.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
• Icons on a screen
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen.
• Bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
About This Guide
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
Service Information
Asset Tracker Light (ATL) support is provided when your device is under warranty or within a Zebra OneCare
support contract. If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Global Customer Support for your
region. Contact information is available at: zebra.com/support
When contacting support, please have the following information available:
• Serial number of the unit
• Model number or product name
• Software type and version number.
Zebra responds to calls by telephone, email or via on line case notes within the time limits set forth in support
agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by a Zebra Customer Support, remotely, you may need to return
your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages
incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly
void the warranty. If you purchased your Zebra business product from a Zebra business partner, contact them for
additional logistic support in case required.
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Provide Documentation Feedback
If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about this guide, send an email to EVM-Techdocs@zebra.com.
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Installation
Install the Asset Tracker Lite for Android application using the Install ALT application on the device, or from the
Zebra Support and Downloads site.
Using Install ATL Application
NOTE: To download Asset Tracker Lite from the Zebra Support and Downloads site a Wi-Fi or WAN network
connection is required.
The TC20 and TC25 contains an icon that allows a user to download the Asset Tracker Lite for Android
application from the Zebra Support site. Once the user selects icon, the user is presented with a number of screens
and required to accept a license agreement and grant access permissions to download, install and launch Asset
Tracker Lite application.
To download the application:
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and touch . The browser opens to the Zebra Asset Tracker Lite
download page.
NOTE: The user may be required to grant permissions for the browser to access folders on the device.
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Figure 1 Asset Tracker Lite for Android Download Page
2. Scroll down to the Software section.
3. Under Asset Tracker Lite.apk, touch Download. The End User License Agreement screen appears.
Figure 2 EULA Page
4. Read the EULA and then touch ACCEPT AND BEGIN DOWNLAOD NOW.
5. Swipe down from the Status bar.
Figure 3 Notification Shade
6. Select the browser notification for AssetTrackerLite.apk Download Complete.
7. The AssetTrackerLite screen appears.
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Figure 4 Installation Screen
8. Touch Install. The device installs the application.
9. After installation, touch Done to close the installation or Open to launch the application.
Figure 5 Allow Message
10. Touch Allow to allow Asset Tracker Lite to access the file system. This is required to run the application.
Without this permission, Asset Tracker Lite will not run since it will not be able to store results.
The Asset Tracker Lite application opens.
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Asset Tracker Lite Upgrade Procedure
To upgrade to the latest version of Asset Tracker Lite follow the Installation procedure. A new version will be
installed on the device. Configuration and database files are preserved during an upgrade. Uninstall the previous
version before upgrading to the latest one (only applicable from v1.3 to v1.4).
Downloading and Installing Using USB
Download the Application Package
Download the Asset Tracker Lite package:
1. Go to the Asset Tracker Lite for Android Zebra Support & Downloads web site,
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/productivity-apps/asset-tracker-lite-android.html
2. Scroll down to the Software section.
3. Under Asset Tracker Lite.apk, touch Download. The End User License Agreement screen appears.
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Figure 6 EULA Page
4. Read the EULA and then touch ACCEPT AND BEGIN DOWNLAOD NOW.
5. Save the file to a folder on the host computer.
Installing the Application Package
CAUTION When connecting the device to a host computer and mounting its microSD card, follow the host
computer’s instructions for connecting and disconnecting USB devices, to avoid damaging or
corrupting files.
1. Connect the device to a host computer using the USB-C cable.
2. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB charging this device.
Figure 7 Use USB Dialog Box
3. Touch Transfer files.
4. On the host computer, open a file explorer application.
5. On the host computer, copy the application AssetTrackerLite.apk file from the host computer to the device.
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CAUTION Carefully follow the host computer’s instructions to unmount the microSD card and disconnect USB
devices correctly to avoid losing information.
6. Disconnect the device from the host computer.
7. Swipe down from the status bar and then touch .
8. Touch Security.
9. Slide the Unknown sources switch to the ON position.
10. Touch OK.
11. Touch .
12. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and touch to view files on the microSD card or Internal Storage.
13. Locate the application AssetTrackerLite.apk file.
14. Touch the application file to begin the installation process.
Figure 8 Accept Installation Screen
15. To confirm installation and accept what the application affects, touch Install otherwise touch Cancel.
16. Touch Open to open the application or DONE to exit the installation process. The application appears in the
App list.
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Operation
This section provides information on using the Asset Tracker Lite application.
NOTE: After scanning 100 items, a dialog box appears recommending that the user save the session. The user
should save the session to avoid possible loss of data if the device might lose power. When the dialog box appears,
touch OK, and save the session if required.
Tracking a Asset
To begin tracking assets:
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch .
Figure 9 Asset Tracker Lite Home Screen
2. In the Identifier text box, enter employee name or ID.
3. From the Location drop-down, select an area.
4. Touch Start. The Inventory screen appears.
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Figure 10 Inventory Screen
Adding an Item
Operation
To add an item:
IMPORTANT If the user enters 0 in the Units Per Scan text box, the scanned item is not added to the
Scanned Assets section.
If the Units Per Scan text box is empty, a message appears notifying the user to enter a value in
the text box.
1. Point the device at the barcode and press the scan button. The device captures the data and populates the
Barcode, Value, and Description fields.
If the item is not in the database, the Alert! New Item Found dialog box appears. See Adding a Item to the
Database on page 14.
2. In the Units Per Scan text box, enter the quantity of the item. When the user scans the next item, the item is
added to the Scanned Assets section and the Total Value and Total Units fields are incremented.
3. Repeat for all items.
4. Touch Stop when finished with the session count.
5. Touch Yes to save the data.
6. Touch OK.
Removing an Item
To remove an item that was previously scanned:
1. Point the device at the barcode and press the scan button. The device captures the data and populates the
Barcode, Value, and Description fields.
2. In the Units Per Scan text box, enter a negative number for the item to remove. When the user scans the next
item, the item is added to the Scanned Assets section with a negative number in the Price and Qty fields and
the Total Value and Total Units fields are decremented.
Adding a Item to the Database
If the user scans an item that is not in the database, the user can add it to the database:
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1. When the user scans a barcode and the item is not in the database, an alert dialog box appears.
Figure 11 Alert Dialog Box
2. Touch Yes to add the item to the database or No to skip the item.
3. In the Value filed, enter the value of the item.
4. In the Description filed, enter a description for the item.
5. Touch to hide the on-screen keyboard.
6. Touch Save.
7. Touch .
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Uploading Data
IMPORTANT: Ensure the FTP/WebDAV connection information is configured prior to uploading data.
To upload the session data to an FTP/WebDAV server:
1. Touch > Upload Data. The Session Data Files dialog box appears.
Figure 12 Session Data Files Dialog Box
2. Select individual files to upload or touch SELECT ALL to select all the files.
3. Touch Upload.
Upon successful upload, an Upload Complete message appears. The application renames the files with a
prefix,
(uploaded), and the file no longer appears in the Session Data Files dialog box.
If the upload is unsuccessful, an error message appears. the file name is unchanged and is available in the
Session Data Files dialog box for another upload attempt. Contact the system administrator.
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Modifying the Database
Users can add or modify an item in the product database on the device.
IMPORTANT: Anytime during the process, touch to cancel the modifying process.
Adding an Item to the Database
To add a new item to the database:
1. Touch > Add/Modify SKU.
2. Scan a barcode or touch the Barcode field to manually enter an item number.
3. In the Value field, enter the value of the item.
4. In the Description filed, enter a description for the item.
5. Touch to hide the on-screen keyboard.
6. Touch Save.
7. Repeat for all additional items.
8. After entering all the new SKUs, touch .
Modifying an Item in the Database
To modify an existing item in the database:
1. Touch > Add/Modify SKU.
2. Scan a barcode or touch the Barcode field to manually enter an item number.
3. In the Value field, change the value of the item.
4. In the Description filed, change the description for the item.
5. Touch to hide the on-screen keyboard.
6. Touch Save.
7. After modifying item, touch .
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Modifying the Database
Deleting an Item in the Database
To delete an existing item in the database:
1. Touch > Add/Modify SKU.
2. Scan a barcode or touch the Barcode field to manually enter an item number.
3. Touch to hide the on-screen keyboard, if required.
4. Touch Delete.
5. After deleting item, touch .
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Configuration
Use the Settings to configure the Asset Tracker Lite application. The settings can also be configured using an
XML file.
Settings
1. To access the Settings screen, touch > Settings.
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Figure 13 Asset Tracker Lite Settings
Configuration
• Connection - Set-up a connection to a server if sending session data. Enter a name to label the server.
Enter the server address, either IP or DNS name. Choose to automatically send results to this server.
Enter Protocol, User, and Password.
• Server Type - select the server type.
• Server URL - address of the WebDAV or FTP server.
• Username - username for the server.
• Password - password for the server.
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Configuration
• Application - Control how the application behaves.
• Area List - Use to create a list of areas. See Adding Area List Item on page 21.
• Reset DataWedge Profile - Reset the AssetTrackerLite profile.
• Send Results on Save - Enable to send data to the server as soon as it is saved.
• Auto Import on Startup - Enable to automatically import inventory file on startup.
• File Options - Use to import and export data files and set data file format.
• Remove Session files - Remove session files from the device.
• Session Data Format - Select session file format generated upon saving. Options: XML or CSV.
• Database Settings
• Import Product Database - Import a database file.
• Export Product Database - Export a database file.
• Enable Item Grouping - When Grouping is enabled, Asset Tracker Lite combines the number of items
per SKU into a single row in the output inventory file. When Grouping is disabled, the output file may
contain multiple entries with the same SKU.
• Database Import Type - Select import option for clean import or update import.
Application Settings
Adding Area List Item
To add an area name to the Area List:
1. Touch > Settings.
2. In the Application section, touch Area List.
Figure 14 Area List Dialog Box
3. In the Click to add New Area field, enter a new area name.
4. Touch Add.
5. Touch OK.
6. Touch .
Deleting Area List Item
To remove an item to the Area List:
1. Touch > Settings.
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2. In the Application section, touch Area List.
Figure 15 Area List Dialog Box
3. Touch an area name to delete.
4. Using the keyboard, delete the name.
5. Touch OK.
6. Touch .
Resetting the DataWedge Profile
Configuration
The Asset Tracker Lite app creates a DataWedge AssetTrackerLite profile the first time the app launches. A user
can modify the profile but if the changes cause the app to stop working, the user can restore the DataWedge profile
to the default configuration.
To reset the DataWedge profile:
1. Touch > Settings.
2. In the Application section, touch Reset DataWedge profile.
The DataWedge AssetTrackerLite profile is reset.
File Options
Removing Session Files
To remove session files from the device:
1. Touch > Settings.
2. In the File Options section, touch Remove Session files. The Database Files Available dialog box appears.
3. Select individual files to remove or touch SELECT ALL to select all the files.
4. Touch DELETE. The Deleting dialog box appears.
5. Touch YES to delete the selected files or NO to cancel the delete operation.
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Database Settings
Importing a Product Database File
IMPORTANT Asset Tracker Lite only imports CSV file types.
The Product Database file must have the key “ProductDatabase” in the name.
To import a product database file onto the device:
1. Connect the USB-C Cable to the device.
2. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB charging this device.
Figure 16 Use USB Dialog Box
Configuration
3. Touch Transfer files.
4. On the host computer, open a file explorer application.
5. Locate the DEVICE as a portable device.
6. Open the Internalsharedstorage/AssetTrackerLite folder.
7. Open another file explorer window and navigate to the inventory.csv file.
8. Copy the database file from the host computer to Internalsharedstorage/AssetTrackerLite folder.
CAUTION Carefully follow the host computer’s instructions to unmount the microSD card and disconnect USB
devices correctly to avoid losing information.
9. On the host computer, unmount the device.
10. Remove the USB-C Cable from the device.
11. Touch > Settings.
12. In the Database Settings section, touch Import Product Database. The File List dialog box appears.
13. Select a file and then touch OK.
14. The device loads the new database file.
Exporting a Product Database File
To export a product database file:
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Configuration
1. Touch > Settings.
2. In the Database Settings section, touch Export Product Database.
The device saves the database file to:
The exported filename format: YYYY.MM.DD.HH.MM.SS.ProductDataBase.csv (or xml).
Where:
• YYYY - Year
• MM - Month
• HH - Hour
• MM - Minutes
• SS - Seconds
• ProductDataBase - Database name.
3. Connect the USB-C Cable to the device.
4. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB charging this device.
Figure 17 Use USB Dialog Box
/sdcard/AssetTrackerLite/OutputFiles.
5. Touch Transfer files.
6. On the host computer, open a file explorer application.
7. Locate the DEVICE as a portable device.
8. Open the Internalstorage/AssetTrackerLite/OutputFiles folder.
9. Copy the database file to a folder on the host computer.
Changing the File Format
The product database file can be in Comma Separated Values (CSV) (default) or Extensible Markup Language
(XML) format.
To change the file format:
1. Touch > Settings.
2. In the File Options section, touch Session Data Format.
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Figure 18 Session Data Format
3. Touch either CSV or XML.
Settings XML Files
A system administrator can change the Asset Tracker Lite setting using an XML file instead on the application
settings screen.
The XML file example is shown below. After making
Copy Settings XML File From Device
To copy the Settings file from the device:
Configuration
1. Connect the USB-C Cable to the device.
2. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB charging this device.
Figure 19 Use USB Dialog Box
3. Touch Transfer files.
4. On the host computer, open a file explorer application.
5. Locate the DEVICE as a portable device.
6. Open the Internalstorage/AssetTrackerLite folder.
7. Copy the settings.xml file to a folder on the host computer.
Editing the XML Settings File
To edit the settings file, open the XML file in a text editor.
Change any of the options within the <option> and </option> brackets.
Save the xml file.
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Settings>
<Connection>
<Server>server</Server>
<AutomaticSendResults>True</AutomaticSendResults>
<User>user</User>
<Password>password</Password>
</Connection>
<Application>
<AreaList>
<Item>Sales Floor</Item>
<Item>Stock Room</Item>
</AreaList>
<ItemGrouping>False</ItemGrouping>
</Application>
<Options>
<OutputDirectory>/AssetTrackerLite/OutputFiles/</OutputDirectory>
<SelectedOutput>CSV</SelectedOutput>
<AllowDBUpdates>True</AllowDBUpdates>
</Options>
</Settings>
• Connection section
• <Server> </Server> - Address of the FTP server.
• <AutomaticSendResults> </AutomaticSendResults> - Send data to the server as soon as it is saved.
Options: True (default) or False.
• <User> </User> - Username to access the FTP server.
• <Password> </Password> - Password to access the FTP server.
• Application section
• Area List
• <Item> </Item> - Area Names that appear in the Location identifier. Examples:
• <Item>Sales Floor</Item>
• <Item>Stock Room</Item>
• <Item>Warehouse</Item>
• <ItemGrouping> </ItemGrouping> - Create a Group in database file and increment the scan count when
user scans the same product. Options: True or False (default).
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• Options section
• <OutputDirectory> </OutputDirectory> - set the location where output files are stored on the device.
Caution: do not set the output folder. The application will not write to a restricted partition.
• <SelectedOutput> </SelectedOutput> - set the type of output file. Options: CSV (default) or XML.
• <AllowDBUpdates> </AllowDBUpdates> - Allow user to update database. Options: True (default) or
False.
Copy Settings XML File to Device
To copy the Settings file to the device:
1. Connect the USB-C Cable to the device.
2. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB charging this device.
Figure 20 Use USB Dialog Box
3. Touch Transfer files.
4. On the host computer, open a file explorer application.
5. Locate the DEVICE as a portable device.
6. Open the Internalstorage/AssetTrackerLite folder.
7. Open another file explorer window and navigate to the settings.xml file.
8. Copy the settings file from the host computer to Internalsharedstorage/AssetTrackerLite folder.
CAUTION Carefully follow the host computer’s instructions to unmount the microSD card and disconnect USB
9. On the host computer, unmount the device.
10. Remove the USB-C Cable from the device.
11. The next time the user opens the Open the Asset Tracker Lite application, the new settings are used.
CSV File Format
The CSV file format is comma separated data file where each row contains:
• barcode,price,description
devices correctly to avoid losing information.
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000001,1.00,candy
000002,2.00,bread
000003,3.00,milk
000004,8.00,paper
000005,25.00,beer
000006,0.00,cup of water
000007,10.00,diaper
000008,4.45,chocolate
000009,12366.67,ink
XML File Format
The XML file format is as follows:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<ZebraRetail>
<Application exeVersion="1.1" />
<Device serialNumber="14139523020521" />
<License key="987654312" />
<MasterFile location="/Program Files/InventoryApp/MasterFile.sdf" />
<Login identifier="Stock Worker 1" date="2015-03-24T21:38:04-04:00" />
<Inventory area="Stock Room" startDate="2015-03-24T21:34:09-04:00"
endDate="2015-03-24T21:38:04-04:00" totalUnits="10001" totalValue="1049.93">
<Item enteredValue="1234567890123" units="9999" value="999.99" description="Little
Red Wagon" symbology="UPCA"/>
<Item enteredValue="9876543210987" units="1" value="29.95" description="Big Blue
Wagon" symbology="UPC-A" />
<Item enteredValue="45678932" units="1" value="19.99" description="Yellow Scooter"
symbology="UPC-A" />
</Inventory>
</ZebraRetail>
Configuration
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