Scanning Text with ReadIris and Converting to a Word Document
IrisLink ReadIris Pro
Using Readiris Pro 11
Getting Started
In order to use Readiris Pro to convert your text into a Word document, you have to scan your text onto the computer. Readiris Pro suggests you scan your image at 200 dpi and set to grayscale, for the best results scan black text with a white background. Make sure to save your file. For instruction scanning see documentation: Scanning with SilverFast Ai.
Note: Make sure your document is saved as a Tiff file or a Pdf, if you do not Readiris will not be able to convert to a word document.
Launching Readiris Pro
Once your file is saved, launch Readiris Pro by opening your applications folder located on the dock at the bottom of the screen and selecting the Readiris Pro folder. This will open a separate window; from this window double click on Readiris Pro to launch the program.
Opening a File
Once Readiris Pro has launched you will notice a blank area in the middle of the interface, this is where your file will be displayed. To the left of the interface in a panel is the Open button; next to the Open button should be a Text button with a chevron, make sure it is set to text. Select the Open button and a window opens that allows you to find your file. Select your file and then press the Open button. Your file will now be displayed in the center of the Readiris Pro interface.
Once Readiris Pro has imported your file into the program, the file should be visible in the middle of the interface. The text in your file should have a blue box surrounding it. This means that Readiris Pro is able to recognize the text. If your file does not display this you should attempt to re-scan your file, making sure to use the scanning settings recommended by Readiris Pro.
Converting Your Document
On the left hand side of the interface is a panel containing a Recognize button; select this button. Once the Recognize button has been selected it will open a window. This window displays that the file is being saved as an .rtf; choose a location for the file to be saved to.
Your .rtf file will open by default in the TextEdit. If you do not see your text displayed, Readiris Pro was unable to recognize and covert your text. If your text is displayed select File from the TextEdit toolbar and then select Save As. Select File Format and change it to a Word document.
Scanning Text with ReadIris and Converting to a Word Document
Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard
Using Readiris Pro 11
Getting Started
In order to use Readiris Pro to convert your text into a Word document, you have to scan your text onto the computer. Readiris Pro suggests you scan your image at 200 dpi and set to grayscale, for the best results scan black text with a white background. Make sure to save your file. For instruction scanning see documentation: Scanning with SilverFast Ai.
Note: Make sure your document is saved as a Tiff file or a Pdf, if you do not Readiris will not be able to convert to a word document.
Launching Readiris Pro
Once your file is saved, launch Readiris Pro by opening your applications folder located on the dock at the bottom of the screen and selecting the Readiris Pro folder. This will open a separate window; from this window double click on Readiris Pro to launch the program.
Opening a File
Once Readiris Pro has launched you will notice a blank area in the middle of the interface, this is where your file will be displayed. To the left of the interface in a panel is the Open button; next to the Open button should be a Text button with a chevron, make sure it is set to text. Select the Open button and a window opens that allows you to find your file. Select your file and then press the Open button. Your file will now be displayed in the center of the Readiris Pro interface.
Once Readiris Pro has imported your file into the program, the file should be visible in the middle of the interface. The text in your file should have a blue box surrounding it. This means that Readiris Pro is able to recognize the text. If your file does not display this you should attempt to re-scan your file, making sure to use the scanning settings recommended by Readiris Pro.
Converting Your Document
On the left hand side of the interface is a panel containing a Recognize button; select this button. Once the Recognize button has been selected it will open a window. This window displays that the file is being saved as an .rtf; choose a location for the file to be saved to.
Your .rtf file will open by default in the TextEdit. If you do not see your text displayed, Readiris Pro was unable to recognize and covert your text. If your text is displayed select File from the TextEdit toolbar and then select Save As. Select File Format and change it to a Word document.
