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title: External Barcodes
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## External Barcodes
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In addition to defining an [internal barcode format](./internal.md), models which have associated barcode information also allow arbitrary external (third party) barcodes to be assigned or "linked" to items in the database.
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For example, you have just purchased a reel of capacitors from a supplier, which comes provided with a sufficiently unique barcode or qr-code. Instead of printing an *internal* barcode, the existing barcode can be scanned and *linked* to the specific reel (which is a [Stock Item](../stock/stock.md#stock-item)).
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Linking to external barcodes allows an alternative barcode workflow, which may be especially useful when dealing with in-feed components which are received from external suppliers.
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!!! tip "Dealer's Choice"
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The use of external barcodes is entirely up to the user, if it is deemed to be convenient.
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## Linking Barcodes
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### Via the API
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Facility for barcode linking (and un-linking) is provided via the [API](../api/api.md).
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- The `/api/barcode/link/` API endpoint is used to link a barcode with an existing database item
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- The `/api/barcode/unlink/` API endpoint is used to unlink a barcode from an existing database item
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### Via the Web Interface
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To link an arbitrary barcode, select the *Link Barcode* action as shown below:
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{% with id="barcode_link_1", url="barcode/barcode_link_1.png", description="Link barcode" %}
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{% include 'img.html' %}
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{% endwith %}
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{% with id="barcode_link_2", url="barcode/barcode_link_2.png", description="Link barcode" %}
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{% include 'img.html' %}
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{% endwith %}
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If an item already has a linked barcode, it can be un-linked by selecting the *Unlink Barcode* action:
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{% with id="barcode_unlink", url="barcode/barcode_unlink.png", description="Unlink barcode" %}
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{% include 'img.html' %}
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{% endwith %}
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### Via the App
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External barcodes can be linked to (or unlinked from) database items via the [mobile app](../app/barcode.md)
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