Acquire scans in the document using a scanner, or imports the document image from a scanner, digital camera, or other supported digital storage device. To import documents using the Acquire option:
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In the Create ribbon group on the Home tab, click Import:
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The Import layout is opened. In the Import ribbon group, click Acquire:
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If more than one device is connected to your workstation, you are prompted to select an imaging device.
If you select a scanner:
- The device's scanning interface is displayed.
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Select the desired scan settings, such as image resolution and page size.
Tip:
Depending on your scanning interface, you can receive help by clicking the Help button, or clicking the Windows Help button in the upper-right corner and then clicking the setting.
- Click Scan.
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Continue to the steps outlined in the Completing the Import Process section to preview, edit, and index the newly imported document(s).
Note:
Black and white images are stored as Group 4 compressed TIFF images in OnBase. Color and grayscale images are stored as JPEG images.
If you select a camera:
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The Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Get Pictures interface is displayed.
Note:
If the camera is not detected, ensure that the Windows Imaging Service is enabled and started. For information on the Windows Imaging Service, consult the Windows help files.
- Select the images to import.
- Click Get Pictures.
- Continue to the steps outlined in the Completing the Import Process section to preview, edit, and index the newly imported document(s).