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Enable Handheld Tracking in XPressEntry

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Step 1: Open XPressEntry Settings

 

  • In the XPressEntry Software, go to the menu:
    Tools → Settings

 

Step 2: Enable GPS Tracking for Handhelds

 

  • In the Settings window, navigate to:
    Reader Profiles → Handheld Functionality
  • Check the box: Enable Location Tracking
  • Click Save

 

✅ Once enabled, a GPS target icon will appear in the XPressEntry Android app interface.

 

Step 3: Show GPS in Activity Logs

 

  • Still within the Settings window, go to:
    General → Add/Edit Display
  • Check the box: Show GPS Column in Activity
  • Click Save

 

 Step 4: View Handheld Location

 

  • Back in the main window of XPressEntry, go to:
    Tools → Handheld Status

  • Find your desired handheld device in the list.
  • Right-click on the device and select “View Location” to see its GPS position on the map.

 

✅ A browser window will open, displaying the device’s GPS location on Google Maps.

⚠️ NOTE:

To ensure accurate tracking, the handheld device must be connected to the internet and have a strong GPS signal.