Select capture source

• Introduction

  The Select capture source window is used to select  a capture source from the sources available on the PC where ScanToPDF is installed. A capture device can be any of the following
  
  ✔ TWAIN compatible scanner
  ✔ WIA device
  ✔ Folder on the computer or network
  
  To access the Select capture source window, click the File menu and choose Select capture source.

• 1. TWAIN Devices list box

  This box contains a list of the TWAIN devices installed on the PC.
  
  To select a device as the capture source click it in the list and then click the OK button on the bottom right of the window.
  
  We always recommend using a TWAIN device as the capture source where this is possible.

• 2. Advanced button (TWAIN)

  Use the advanced button to configure TWAIN settings for the device.
  
  Click here more details.

• 3. WIA Devices list box

  This box contains a list of the WIA devices installed on the PC.
  
  To select a device as the capture source click it in the list and then click the OK button on the bottom right of the window.
  
  We always recommend using a TWAIN device as the capture source where this is possible. WIA can be used but may not support all the features of the scanner.

• 4. Import folder

  The import folder area enables selection of a folder to be used as a capture source and provides a source folder path from a folder list.
  
  The Advanced button (item 5 in the image) can be used to access settings for folder import. Click here for more details.
  

• 5. Advanced button (Import)

  Open the Advanced settings window for the import folder.
  
  PLEASE NOTE : If the automatic file import plugin is installed the settings must be changed in that plugin. In this case the Advanced button will open the plugin settings window
  
  Click here for more details about the settings.
  
  Click here for more details about using ScanToPDF to import from a folder capture source.

• 6. Refresh button

  Use the refresh button to refresh the window after adding, or powering on or off devices.
  
  This may cause the devices available to change.

• 7. Cancel button

  Close the window and do not save any changes made.

• 8. OK button

  Close the window and save any changes made.