After you use the Manager to scan a blank form or read a form from an image file, you must create field definitions on the form.
The first step in creating a field definition is specifying the field area on the form. There are several different ways you can do this, listed below in the order of preference. Click them for instructions.
Double-click a box, if the field area is defined by one
Draw a frame around the field area using support lines
Draw a frame around the field area without using support lines
When you draw a frame around the field area without using support lines, FORMS fixes the field’s position on a specific spot on the page, measured from the sides. If you later process an image that is slightly distorted, the field position can differ just enough that FORMS fails to find the field.
When you double-click a box or use support lines when drawing a frame, FORMS locates the actual lines around the field on each scanned form, which is much more accurate and improves interpretation. Therefore, double-click or use support lines whenever possible. (Exception: Recognition fields.)
The field area of a matrix or selection field is specified differently from that of other field types. Show me.
If you are not satisfied with the position of the field, you can delete it and start over, or resize or move it.
After you define each field area or series of indexed fields, Select Edit ð Field ð Define and continue the process by choosing the field type.
Capturing a larger area for character fields that vary from one form to another