How do I scan a QR code?
Navigate to the "Scan" tab and click "Start Scan". You may need to grant camera permissions. Point your camera at a QR/barcode; it will auto-detect, notify, and add to your "List".
How do I create my own RegeoX QR code?
Go to "Generate RegeoX". Enter your desired "Associated Content URL" (e.g., your website). Fill metadata (Type, Viewer, Is Unique?, Tags, etc.). Click "?" for info. GPS auto-fills. Click "Create RegeoX QR". The actual QR code will point to a RegeoX URL containing a hash of your content URL and metadata. This entry is saved to "List".
How do I create a GS-1 QR code?
Go to the "Generate GS-1" tab. Fill in the GS-1 standard fields like GTIN, Batch/Lot, Expiry Date, and Serial Number. Click "Generate QR". The QR code representing this GS-1 data will be shown. You can then "Save GS-1 Data" to add it to your list. You can also import GS-1 data from a CSV file.
What is "Is QR code unique?" (for RegeoX QR)
"Yes" (default): Implies this QR code (and its associated metadata, including your Content URL) represents a distinct, individual item or instance. Its hash ensures it can be looked up uniquely. "No": Use if the QR is for a general purpose (e.g., a generic link to a website's homepage on multiple identical products) where the specific instance of the QR doesn't need individual tracking via its full metadata hash.
What is the "AI Prompt" (📋) button for?
Clicking 📋 copies a detailed prompt for AI chatbots. Includes coords, address, original scanned URL or associated Content URL (for RegeoX QRs). Paste into AI for area analysis. This is typically not applicable for GS-1 data.
How do I save or transfer my data?
From "App Tools", use "⬇️ Download JSON" for a backup (regeox_scans.json). Use "📤 Import JSON" to restore/merge. Only new entries added.
Why does the app ask for my location?
For auto-filling coords in RegeoX QR generation and logging scan locations for records/AI Prompts. Stored only in your browser. GS-1 QR generation does not use location data.
What is the hash in the RegeoX QR code URL?
When you generate a RegeoX QR, it encodes a URL like https://www.regeox.com/read_qr?hash=[hash_value]. The [hash_value] is a SHA256 hash of your specified "Associated Content URL" combined with all other metadata you entered (type, viewer, tags, etc.). This allows the RegeoX system (future) to look up the full metadata based on the hash.
What is the "Server Link" column in the List tab?
For RegeoX QR codes generated by this app, this column provides a direct link ("View Data") to a page on regeox.com that displays the metadata associated with that QR code's hash. This is not applicable for GS-1 QRs generated locally.
How do the help icons (?) work?
Clicking a blue "?" icon opens a pop-up (modal) with info. Close by "×" or clicking outside.
How do I see full metadata for a listed QR/Barcode?
In "List", click text in "Content/Hash/GS1 Data" column. A modal shows all stored metadata. For RegeoX, this includes the `redirectUrl`. For GS-1, it shows fields like GTIN, Batch, etc.
