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Defining '''Forms Processing''' in simple terms, it is a process by which weone can capture information entered into data files and convert it into an electronic form.

<H3><b>Forms Processing:</b></h3>

In this process:

Defining Forms Processing in simple terms, it is a process by which we can capture information entered into data files and convert it into an electronic form.

- *Entered data areis “captured” formfrom their respective fields;

In this process

- *Forms themselves are digitized and saved as images.

- Entered data are “captured” form their respective fields;

- Forms themselves are digitized and saved as images.

What it means is that the hard copy of the data can be scanned in as an image using a scanner. This image is then recognized based on a pre defined configuration. The data is captured from particular zones and stored in an electronic format.

<br><br><b>Overview:</b><br>

In the broadest sense, forms processing systems can range from a small application form to a large scale survey form. There are several common issues that are involved in forms processing when done manually. These are a lot of tedious human efforts put in, the data typed in by the user could result into typo error, and lots of work hours get consumed in this process. If the forms are processing using computer software driven application these common issues could be resolved and minimized to great extends. Most methods for forms processing address the following areas :<br>

1. Manual Entry<br>

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Barcode can read more than 20 industry 1D and 2D barcodes including Code39, CODABAR, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code93 and more. It automatically detects all barcodes in an image or specified area within the image

<br><br><b>Process:</b><br>

<br><br><b>Process:</b><br>

The process of Automated Forms Processing includes the following steps:

1. A batch of completed forms is scanned using a high-speed scanner (usually scanners that scan at least 10 pages per minute are used); recommended scanners like Kodak, Canon and HP could be preferred.

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<br><br><b>Pre Requisites:</b><br>

The process of Automatic Forms Processing is of a great success if the pre requisites are successfully maintained.

Few of the pre requisites include:

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4. Result / Analyze: Any specific format of result of capture value data presentation.

<br><br><b>Reference of Products in Market:</b><br>

1. Abby Forms Processing: http://www.abbyy.com/formreader/forms_processing/ <br>

2. SoluSoft Forms Processor: http://tech.solusofttech.com/solusoft_technologies_india_ahmedabad_products_forms_processor.html<br>