There are two ways to use codes with Zite: share a code that opens your app, or build a scanner into the app itself.
Share a QR code for your app
Open your published public app in the desktop editor, then select Share → Advanced → QR code. This option is not available for internal apps.
If the editor shows Publish instead of Share, there are changes to publish. Review them before publishing, then open Share.
Select Download to save the code for a poster, handout, or sign. You can also select Copy if your browser supports copying images.
Test it with your phone before printing. The code opens your app’s link; people still need to sign in if the app requires login.
Add scanning to your app
Ask Zite to add a camera scanner and describe what should happen after a scan.
Add a Scan equipment button. Use the scanned asset number to find the matching Equipment record and open its details. Show a clear message if no record matches.
Zite can build scanning for QR codes and common barcode formats. Tell it which format your labels use and provide an example if possible.
Test the scanning flow
Use sample records when testing scans that update stock, mark attendance, or change other data. Check that the scan finds the intended record and makes only the changes you asked for.
- Allow the camera: Open the app on the device people will use and grant camera access when prompted.
- Match the data: A code may contain only an identifier. Make sure it matches a field in your records.
- Handle exceptions: Try an unknown code and scan the same item twice. Decide what should happen in each case.
- Provide a fallback: Ask for manual entry when a label is damaged or the camera is unavailable.
Test with your real labels and lighting before using the scanner in day-to-day work.
Last modified on October 24, 2026
