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NameAlma Barcode Lookup Addon
Version1.1.0
AuthorAtlas Systems, Inc.
DescriptionAn addon that takes an item barcode, performs an item search against the Alma API, and imports its results.
Custom Fields SupportNo


Info
titleDevelopers

This addon is available for developers to modify and extend. Developers are encouraged to submit changes to this addon by forking the git repository from https://github.com/AtlasSystems/AlmaBarcodeLookup and creating a pull request.

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Below are the default data mappings from the API response to Ares, Aeon, and ILLiad and the default location of the barcodes for each product. These data mappings can be changed in the DataMapping.lua file.

Warning
titleCaution

Be sure to backup the DataMappings.lua file before making modifications Incorrectly configured mappings may cause the addon to stop functioning correctly. 

FAQ

How to change the field that the barcode is read from?

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config.xmlThe addon configuration file.
DataMapping.luaThe data mapping file contains mappings for the items that do not typically change from site to site.
AlmaLookup.luaHandles the Alma-specific lookup logic
Main.luaThe Main.lua is the main file for the addon. It handles the initialization of the addon.
AlmaApi.luaThe AlmaApi file is used to make API calls against the Alma API
Utility.luaThe Utility file is used for common lua functions
LookupUtility.luaHandles generic lookup logic that can be used between services
WebClient.luaUsed for making web client requests.

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