Disable DataWedge when running FieldMetrix

Running DataWedge concurrently with FieldMetrix results in many scanning and picture data capture issues.

How do you know if DataWedge is running?

DataWedge not running

DataWedge not running



The easiest way to disable DataWedge is to tap on the DataWedge
icon and if the Running status indicates that DataWedge is currently
active you can tap it to stop it.

DataWedge Stopped

Data Wedge stopped

In most cases this is all you need to do to ensure FieldMetrix and DataWedge can co-exist.
However if you find that DataWedge "reactivates" after a warm boot then you need to set up
a DataWedge profile which prevents DataWedge from running when FieldMetrix is active.

In this case the following video outlines how to setup a FieldMetrix Exclusion Profile:


Article ID: 8, Created On: 5/27/2011, Modified: 10/5/2011