The format locator works with format definitions such as pattern matching (regular expressions and simple expressions) and advanced algorithms (Levenshtein and trigrams). The format definitions in partnership with dictionaries and keywords are used to extract data from documents, without the need to define zones. The locator runs on a full or partial page read of the document to extract the data using searches that are specific to the data, not the document layout. The locator evaluates the found alternatives and the data output.

The extraction type of a Format Locator is "single" which means this locator results in a single piece of information. Use the Create and Assign Fields button to map this locator to a simple field. You can create and assign the field immediately and configure the locator at a later time.

The Properties of Format Locator window has the following tabs:

• General

• Format Definitions

• Evaluation Settings

• Regions

• Test Results