Universal Capture

Selecting and configuring a scanning source is one step in the Preparing to Scan process for both Basic and Standard Mode. This topic covers the selection and configuration of the Universal Capture scan source.

Universal Capture works as a virtual scanner by capturing images already stored on your computer or network drive. This enables you to:

• Use any scanner and scanning software you like to scan new images while still utilizing Laserfiche Scanning features.
• Apply Laserfiche Scanning features to images you have scanned in the past.

Universal Capture can scan TIFF, bitmap, and JPEG images.

Selecting and configuring this scan source

1. Select Choose Scan Source under File in the menu bar.
2. Select Universal Capture from the drop-down box. Check Show Scan Source Setup. Click OK.
3. In the Universal Capture Properties dialog box, specify the location images should be captured from (e.g., C:\Documents and Settings\jdoe\My Documents or \\network drive).

   

   Tip: By default, there are four sample TIFF images in <Laserfiche Install Directory>\Laserfiche\Client 8. Use these to experiment with Universal Capture.

4. Under File Type, select which types of files to scan.
5. Configure whether files should be deleted or moved after they are scanned. If you select move, define a destination.
6. Specify whether scanning should continue until all images are scanned or a specified amount of time passes.