docWORKS[e] FAQ

1. Is ABBYY FineReader single- or multi-threaded?

It is single threaded. FineReader itself is single threaded but multiple instances may run in parallel. Within docWORKS[e] it may happen that OCR runs in parallel (called from service and client in the same time). Anyway the license distributed with...

2. Is docWORKS[e] single- or multi-threaded?

It is single threaded (see above, service and UI are using separate threads)

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3. ScanClient: Is it allowed to use other local or external drives (D:\ ; G:\) ?

Yes, this is possible. As the Scanning PCs might have several shares for data CCS do not know in advance which is the drive to locate the scan directory.

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4. Is docWORKS[e] able to fully utilize a multiple CPU computer or multiple core CPU?

docWORKS[e] does not utilize multiple CPU but does utilize dual core (for running both service processing and UI processing on the same machine at the same time.)

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5. Can docWORKS or docWORKS[e] be installed on Virtual Machines (VMs)?

Our technology is not officially released to run on VMs as CCS cannot guarantee error-free and non-obstructive operation of its software on VM technology. VM technology shows too many different types and technical options to be entirely...

6. Can Deskew be performed only with Image Preprocessing?

Settings in Start Job / Config Menue. Deskew can be performed without Image processing.

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7. Bibliographic Metadata for Monographs

When editing metadata of a monograph in the metadata task of the job Hierarchy in docWORKS[e], it is not clear which descriptive metatadata field will fill which label inside the METS logical struct map. In docWORKS[e] (Hierarchy / Structure)...

8. PageFrames / image processing: How to cut images page edge

This is how you can treat already scanned images as we call it: "cut to page edge". There are two options. Option 1: all images will have same size. In Start: Select image processing option: Align In PageFrames: have a look at red...

9. ScanClient: Is it allowed to use separate local drives ("C:\Scan\Scanner" and "D:\Scan\Upload") ?

No, this is not possible.

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10. Page hierarchy newspapers: There is no job page hierarchy with newspapers, why?

Output / Meta data are inserted already in Hierarchy into the structure.

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11. Why page numbers are not captured with newspapers?

With newspapers page numbers are not automatically captured. Page numbers are often difficult to read. They could be added manually. Paging is not that complex as with books.

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12. What is Ridas and what is it used for?

Ridas is a element within the logical structure of monographs / books. It was defined by the University of Innsbruck during the METAe project and means "publisher statement" / "Vorwort des Verlegers". Normally it is located within the FRONT part of...

13. Hierarchy: What is the difference between Structure and Level ?

Structure: group all that belongs to a logical unit, independent from the level they belong to. Level: use F6 and F7 to enter the correct level.

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14. What is Z39.50?

The Z39.5o interface is a international standardized protocol to communicate between library database systems (server) and clients. Via Z39.50 you can search in data bases and get library data. Library administration programs (clients) do often...

15. Sub structures of newspaper articles: Which consequences do sub headlines have?

Sub headlines are exported with the logical structure. Articles could contain chapters, too. Therefore articles could be separated in logical parts.

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16. How does Despeckle work?

Despeckle runs on bitonal images only. You should see it after Detect Layout Elements step. It is very fast and done page by page together with layout analysis, so you will not notice.

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17. OCR on rotated text

ImageView - Right click on a zone and select the degree within orientation. The orientation of this zone is symbolized with a blue arrow. This arrow shows always to the bottom to a fictive line, on which the characters are written.

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18. How is the logic of directory naming, if I export a dWe document several times?

The current export always contains the file and directory naming like defined in the Field Export Path in the Export Profile. Older exports of the same docWORKS[e] document are renamed and an index counter is added. This happens on directory...

19. How can I influence the reading sequence of zones?

Per default the zone sequence should be correct. With special layouts the sequence could be changed in tree view via moving.

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20. How to simplify the job Hierarchy/Level?

To simplify the step Hierarchy use "Group only" in the "Structure" task (which zones belong to which structure element (Chapter). And define single elements of the hierarchical levels in the "Level" task with F6 and F7.

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