How to Do Client-Side Scripting with Airlock Browser
Airlock Browser includes a rich set of client-side JavaScript APIs that allow you to control many aspects of the browser and device. Airlock Browser JavaScript APIs can be invoked from an on-page script or from a remote web application JavaScript event handler. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started:
1. Creating a Web Application Profile
Open Airlock Browser and navigate to the launchpad. Tap the “+” tile to create a new web application profile. Enter the title, web address, and choose the tile color.
2. Invoking Custom JavaScript
Tap the JavaScript button on the Web Application Profile screen. Create or edit JavaScript that executes during specific events, such as page load or barcode scan. Use the “+” button to add new JavaScript items and select the event trigger (e.g., On Page Load, Before Barcode Wedge, After Barcode Scan).
3. Handling Barcode Scan Events
Airlock Browser provides barcode data to client-side JavaScript as an immutable object named scanData.
Use fields like BarcodeData, SourceScanner, and Symbology to handle and manipulate scan results.
4. Adding Client-Side CSS
Improve the appearance and usability of legacy web applications by applying custom CSS. Tap the CSS button on the Web Application Profile screen and use the CSS editor to add your styles.
5. Applying a Custom User Agent
Some web applications require specific User Agents to render content correctly. Paste a custom User Agent string into the User Agent field in the Web Application Profile settings.
Example: Adding a Custom JavaScript
- Creating a New Script Use the JavaScript editor to write or import your script. Example:
console.log("Page loaded successfully.");Select the execution event (e.g., On Page Load).
- Testing the Script Reload the web application profile by tapping on the application tile. Verify that the script runs as expected when the event triggers.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Airlock Browser User Guide.
