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• It is strongly suggested that you change your configuration to save to CSV instead of TXT. The below instructions cover how to use a TXT file.

• To save as CSV, you can edit your Config.ini file by going to CS3000/Parameters, right clicking on Config.ini, and clicking Edit.

  • The first line will initially have:
    BarcodeFile=\Scanned Barcodes\BARCODES.txt

  • Change the first line to read:
    BarcodeFile=\Scanned Barcodes\BARCODES.csv 

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• Open Excel (any version) and click Open, and Browse

• Go to the "CS3000/Scanned Barcodes" folder. By default, you'll see No items match your search. Go to the bottom right corner and change All Excel Files to be All Files.

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• Double click on the BARCODES.TXT file that is now visible.

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• Excel will open the Text Import and ask you if your data is Delimited (which it is). Change nothing and say Next.

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• Click the Comma checkbox under Delimiters and click Next.

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• Click Finish on Step 3 without changing any settings.

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You can then proceed with the instructions on How can I use scanners to track event participation in myUMBC?