Re: Abbyy fine reader pro help please
Hi Bryan, Again, this information is most helpful. Will certainly move quickly to get this software…. Sincerely, Leo On Sep 27, 2014, at 9:56 PM, Bryan Jones openses...@me.com wrote: Here is the workflow I generally follow when using ABBYY FineReader Pro on my Mac in combination with a WiFi connected scanner to scan, import, OCR and export single- or multipage documents. These instructions were written based on FineReader Pro version 12.0.6, MacOS 10.9.5, a 2013 Macbook Air, and a Canon Pixma MX922 MFP. These instructions assume the User has a working knowledge of VoiceOver and a compatible and functioning scanner connected wired or wirelessly to a mac with the proper scanner drivers and the latest version of FineReader Pro installed. 1. Load the paper document(s) into the scanner. 2. Launch FineReader Pro. 3. If FineReader does not automatically open to a “New Task” dialog, press Command+N to open the New Task dialog. The New Task dialog Is laid out roughly in the form of a table and is relatively intuitive, but there are a few confusingly labeled items, so I will include some additional notes at the end of these instructions. 4. In the New Task dialog, highlight your scanner in the Sources table, make sure the correct Document Language(s) are selected, and then press VO+Spacebar on the desired export format. This will open a new window where you can specify various scan options specific to your scanner. I assume these options will vary depending on the make, model features of the selected scanner. On my system I have options such as flat-bed or ADF, duplex mode, scan area, color depth, resolution and detect orientation. 5. After you have selected the desired scan settings, navigate to the button labeled “Scan” and press VO+Spacebar to activate it. Your scanner should begin scanning. I’m not sure if there is an official VO-accessible way to monitor scan progress, but I normally either listen to the scanner or monitor the Scan button, whose name will toggle between “Scan” and “Stop Scanning” depending on scan status. 6. When all pages have been scanned, navigate to the button labeled “Finish import” and press VO+Spacebar to activate it. A dialog box will provide progress information as FineReader recognizes the text. 7. When the recognition process has completed, a standard OSX File Save As dialog opens where you will name the file, choose the location where you’d like it saved, and click the Export button to complete the process. A few notes regarding the “New Task” window. 1. I suggest spending a few minutes familiarizing oneself with the items in the New Task window by exploring with the VO+left and VO+right arrows. 2. There are two items in the New Task window that don’t seem to do anything: one spoken simply as “Label” and the other spoken simply as “Image.” 3. There is a mislabeled button spoken as either “Go right, unchecked” or “Go left, unchecked.” Pressing VO+Spacebar on this item will toggle it and will also toggle between the “Quick conversion” and “Conversion format” labels. As far as I can tell, all this does is switch the list of available export formats between the short list displayed in the “Quick COnversion” list, and the full list shown in the “COnversion Formats” list. HTH, Bryan On Sep 26, 2014, at 1:05 PM, Leo Bissonnette leo.bissonne...@videotron.ca wrote: Would be interested in learning more about how you use FRP to interface directly with my scanner for importing scanned paper documents, --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/ Leo A. Bissonnette, Ph.D. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal
Re: Abbyy fine reader pro help please
Hi Brian, thanks very much. A walk through using frp with a scanner would also be brilliant! Ian On 26 Sep 2014, at 18:05, Leo Bissonnette leo.bissonne...@videotron.ca wrote: Hwllo Bryan, I found this info very helpful, as I consider moving to FRP. Would be interested in learning more about how you use FRP to interface directly with my scanner for importing scanned paper documents, Thanks in advance. Leo On Sep 26, 2014, at 12:21 PM, Bryan Jones openses...@me.com wrote: Hello Ian, Here is the workflow I normally follow when using FineReader Pro (FRP) to convert existing PDF image files or other files I want to OCR. This is the quick method and basically involves opening the document in FRP, allowing the automatic recognition process to complete, and then exporting the resulting text to the desired file format. This quick process works fine for the vast majority of my OCR needs. Note that these instructions are for processing existing digital documents such as PDF files. I also use FRP to interface directly with my scanner for importing scanned paper documents, and I can write up a separate set of instructions for that process if you need them. 1. In the FInder, navigate to the file you wish to OCR. 2. Press VO+Shift+M to open the shortcut menu, and choose “Open with… FineReader Pro. 3. The file will open in FRP and FRP will automatically start the process of “Recognizing” the document. A dialog box provides status information on this process. 4. When the recognition process has completed, you might encounter a dialog box with a message or messages warning you of any problems encountered during the recognition process. Close the warning dialog when you’ve finished reading it. 5. Press Command+S to open the Export dialog. 6. Select the format you wish to export the document to, and adjust any associated options if desired, then click Next. This opens a standard OSX File Save As dialog where you will name the file, choose the location where you’d like it saved, and click the Export button to complete the process. HTH, Bryan On Sep 26, 2014, at 7:32 AM, Ian Harrison harrisonc...@harrisonclan.karoo.co.uk wrote: I have just got the pro version of the above to help with my upcoming university studies and I am struggling to get started with it. I have been searching for a tutorial without any real luck. Can anyone point me towards a written or audio guide for use with voice over or even just a straight quick start guide. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/ Leo A. Bissonnette, Ph.D. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/ --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy.
Re: Abbyy fine reader pro help please
Here is the workflow I generally follow when using ABBYY FineReader Pro on my Mac in combination with a WiFi connected scanner to scan, import, OCR and export single- or multipage documents. These instructions were written based on FineReader Pro version 12.0.6, MacOS 10.9.5, a 2013 Macbook Air, and a Canon Pixma MX922 MFP. These instructions assume the User has a working knowledge of VoiceOver and a compatible and functioning scanner connected wired or wirelessly to a mac with the proper scanner drivers and the latest version of FineReader Pro installed. 1. Load the paper document(s) into the scanner. 2. Launch FineReader Pro. 3. If FineReader does not automatically open to a “New Task” dialog, press Command+N to open the New Task dialog. The New Task dialog Is laid out roughly in the form of a table and is relatively intuitive, but there are a few confusingly labeled items, so I will include some additional notes at the end of these instructions. 4. In the New Task dialog, highlight your scanner in the Sources table, make sure the correct Document Language(s) are selected, and then press VO+Spacebar on the desired export format. This will open a new window where you can specify various scan options specific to your scanner. I assume these options will vary depending on the make, model features of the selected scanner. On my system I have options such as flat-bed or ADF, duplex mode, scan area, color depth, resolution and detect orientation. 5. After you have selected the desired scan settings, navigate to the button labeled “Scan” and press VO+Spacebar to activate it. Your scanner should begin scanning. I’m not sure if there is an official VO-accessible way to monitor scan progress, but I normally either listen to the scanner or monitor the Scan button, whose name will toggle between “Scan” and “Stop Scanning” depending on scan status. 6. When all pages have been scanned, navigate to the button labeled “Finish import” and press VO+Spacebar to activate it. A dialog box will provide progress information as FineReader recognizes the text. 7. When the recognition process has completed, a standard OSX File Save As dialog opens where you will name the file, choose the location where you’d like it saved, and click the Export button to complete the process. A few notes regarding the “New Task” window. 1. I suggest spending a few minutes familiarizing oneself with the items in the New Task window by exploring with the VO+left and VO+right arrows. 2. There are two items in the New Task window that don’t seem to do anything: one spoken simply as “Label” and the other spoken simply as “Image.” 3. There is a mislabeled button spoken as either “Go right, unchecked” or “Go left, unchecked.” Pressing VO+Spacebar on this item will toggle it and will also toggle between the “Quick conversion” and “Conversion format” labels. As far as I can tell, all this does is switch the list of available export formats between the short list displayed in the “Quick COnversion” list, and the full list shown in the “COnversion Formats” list. HTH, Bryan On Sep 26, 2014, at 1:05 PM, Leo Bissonnette leo.bissonne...@videotron.ca wrote: Would be interested in learning more about how you use FRP to interface directly with my scanner for importing scanned paper documents, --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/
Re: Abbyy fine reader pro help please
Hello Ian, Here is the workflow I normally follow when using FineReader Pro (FRP) to convert existing PDF image files or other files I want to OCR. This is the quick method and basically involves opening the document in FRP, allowing the automatic recognition process to complete, and then exporting the resulting text to the desired file format. This quick process works fine for the vast majority of my OCR needs. Note that these instructions are for processing existing digital documents such as PDF files. I also use FRP to interface directly with my scanner for importing scanned paper documents, and I can write up a separate set of instructions for that process if you need them. 1. In the FInder, navigate to the file you wish to OCR. 2. Press VO+Shift+M to open the shortcut menu, and choose “Open with… FineReader Pro. 3. The file will open in FRP and FRP will automatically start the process of “Recognizing” the document. A dialog box provides status information on this process. 4. When the recognition process has completed, you might encounter a dialog box with a message or messages warning you of any problems encountered during the recognition process. Close the warning dialog when you’ve finished reading it. 5. Press Command+S to open the Export dialog. 6. Select the format you wish to export the document to, and adjust any associated options if desired, then click Next. This opens a standard OSX File Save As dialog where you will name the file, choose the location where you’d like it saved, and click the Export button to complete the process. HTH, Bryan On Sep 26, 2014, at 7:32 AM, Ian Harrison harrisonc...@harrisonclan.karoo.co.uk wrote: I have just got the pro version of the above to help with my upcoming university studies and I am struggling to get started with it. I have been searching for a tutorial without any real luck. Can anyone point me towards a written or audio guide for use with voice over or even just a straight quick start guide. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/
Re: Abbyy fine reader pro help please
Hwllo Bryan, I found this info very helpful, as I consider moving to FRP. Would be interested in learning more about how you use FRP to interface directly with my scanner for importing scanned paper documents, Thanks in advance. Leo On Sep 26, 2014, at 12:21 PM, Bryan Jones openses...@me.com wrote: Hello Ian, Here is the workflow I normally follow when using FineReader Pro (FRP) to convert existing PDF image files or other files I want to OCR. This is the quick method and basically involves opening the document in FRP, allowing the automatic recognition process to complete, and then exporting the resulting text to the desired file format. This quick process works fine for the vast majority of my OCR needs. Note that these instructions are for processing existing digital documents such as PDF files. I also use FRP to interface directly with my scanner for importing scanned paper documents, and I can write up a separate set of instructions for that process if you need them. 1. In the FInder, navigate to the file you wish to OCR. 2. Press VO+Shift+M to open the shortcut menu, and choose “Open with… FineReader Pro. 3. The file will open in FRP and FRP will automatically start the process of “Recognizing” the document. A dialog box provides status information on this process. 4. When the recognition process has completed, you might encounter a dialog box with a message or messages warning you of any problems encountered during the recognition process. Close the warning dialog when you’ve finished reading it. 5. Press Command+S to open the Export dialog. 6. Select the format you wish to export the document to, and adjust any associated options if desired, then click Next. This opens a standard OSX File Save As dialog where you will name the file, choose the location where you’d like it saved, and click the Export button to complete the process. HTH, Bryan On Sep 26, 2014, at 7:32 AM, Ian Harrison harrisonc...@harrisonclan.karoo.co.uk wrote: I have just got the pro version of the above to help with my upcoming university studies and I am struggling to get started with it. I have been searching for a tutorial without any real luck. Can anyone point me towards a written or audio guide for use with voice over or even just a straight quick start guide. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/ Leo A. Bissonnette, Ph.D. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at the list's public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we always strive to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/
