Chroma puts your inventory data in the palm of your hand, allowing you to manage Samples on the fly. With Barcode Scanning, you can make sure everything is exactly where it needs to be during the production cycle.
Overview
This is article two in a multi-part collection on the Chroma App. To learn more, reference our other articles in the dedicated collection.
Scan
The Chroma app can fulfill many of the same functions of a barcode scanner while providing additional data directly from Creative Force.
🗣️ Tip: The camera in Chroma allows Tap to Focus with compatible devices. Simply tap the screen on the area where your barcode is positioned to shift the focus area.
Auto/Manual
Chroma has two options for scanning. You can choose either to auto-scan or manually scan. The scanning screen can be switched to look for a QR code or a 2D barcode.
Manual Scan
With a manual scan, there will be a scan button for you to use.
Auto Scan
With automatic scan, the scanning screen is constantly running to search for a barcode.
Dynamic Lens Switching
Dynamic lens switching is the camera system's ability to swap between the Ultra Wide, Main, Telephoto, and dedicated Macro lenses to better focus on a subject depending on distance and lighting conditions.
When scanning in the Chroma app, you will see familiar options to control and change the zoom level while setting up your shot.
Model | Zoom Range |
iPhone 15 | 0.5x – 2x |
iPhone 16 | 0.5x – 2x |
iPhone 15 Pro | 0.5x – 3x |
iPhone 15 Pro Max | 0.5x – 5x |
iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max | 0.5x – 5x |
iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max | 0.5x – 4x |
Depending on the model and hardware capability of the mobile device, Chroma supports dynamic lens switching when using the camera, and will automatically move to the related lens when within the supported range.
Lens | Focal Length | Zoom Level | Min Focus Distance |
Ultra-Wide | 13mm | 0.5x | ~2cm (0.78") |
Main (Wide) | 24–26mm | 1x | ~8–24cm (varies by model) |
Telephoto | 77–120mm | 3x–5x | far focus only |
📝 Note: For Android devices, zoom range and lens availability vary significantly across devices.
Options
Scanning an item will give you the following options
Check In, if the sample is not checked in
Check Out, if the sample is already checked in
Add Sample to a Container.
You can also choose from the quick actions to either change the location or edit sample properties.
Scanning a location barcode will give you the option to add Samples, change the location of, and/or check in the container and its samples.
Barcodes Supported
The Chroma App is currently tested for and supports the following types of barcodes:
aztec
code128
code39
code39mod43
code93
ean13
ean8
pdf417
qr
upce
interleaved2of5 (when available)
itf14 (when available)
datamatrix