Input data into 2 applications at once

[rollwinder]

I am currently using a barcode scanner to enter data into an application. I want to enter the barcode data into two separate applications with one scan of the barcode. I am not sure how to do this. If anyone can provide a good starting point it would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[jmcilhinney]

If the scanner attaches via keyboard wedge then it's input is treated as keyboard input. Can you type into two applications at once.

If it's attached via a serial port then I'd guess that only one application can capture the device at a time.

Basically the only way to do this would be to have the application that receives the input send it on to the other. If you have no control over either application then you'd have to create a third to receive the input and send it to both the other two.