WINPUT
======

Function
--------

**WINPUT** acts exactly like :doc:`input`, but with the optional
bar-code wand.

Syntax
------

WINPUT prompt, variable. (See also :doc:`input`)

Examples
--------

::

   100 WINPUT A$
   110 PRINT A$

The bar-code wand input will be stored in A$ and displayed on the LCD
screen.

Remarks
-------

The string returned from the bar-code is read exactly like a keyboard
input. If any key is pressed prior to bar-code input then the input will
be taken from the keyboard instead.

Further details of available bar codes may be found in
:doc:`../maintenance-and-accessories/bar-codes-and-light-pens`.

The use of string variables is recommended to allow for any alpha
content.

.. Warning::

   The bar code format must first be selected using the
   :doc:`wand` verb. The relevant wand software must be resident
   in HUNTER as a system file. If it is not, then a system file error
   will result.