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Optical Character Recognition
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a business solution for extracting text from images, or PDFs, into editable and searchable digital text.

Benefits of OCR
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    * Automates the data entry process.
    * Reduces errors and enhances accuracy.
    * Reallocates physical storage space by digitizing documents and securely storing data.
    * Enables faster document handling.
    * Saves resources by processing larger volumes of data efficiently.

Use Cases of OCR
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    * **Automated Data Extraction from Shipping Documents**: Extract data from Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, and Commercial Invoices.
    * **Customs Documentation Processing** - Extract key information from Customs declarations, Import/Export Permits, and ensure Audit Readiness.
    * **Real-Time Shipment Tracking** - Capture and integrate Bills and Proof of Deliveries (PODs).
    * **Enhancing Inventory Management** - Digitize inventory records, including Warehouse Receipts, Dispatch Orders, and Freight Labels.
    * **Streamlining Accounting & Billing** - Capture of invoices and receipts for faster processing.
    * **Supporting Customer Service with Digital Records** - Share digitized order documents with clients to improve customer service.
    * **Insurance Claims Management** - Digitize, organize, and categorize documents for faster claims processing.
    * **Optimizing Fleet Management** - OCR simplifies the scanning and organizing of fuel logs and driver expense documentation.

Uploading Files
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    * **Drag and Drop**: Easily upload files by dragging them into the tool.
    * **Browse for File**: Alternatively, use the Browse option to select a file manually.

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File Options
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    * **Zoom**: Use Zoom In or Zoom Out to adjust the file's display size.
    * **Fit Options**: Choose Fit Width or Fit Height to optimize the file's view.
    * **Rotate**: Rotate the document to align it as needed.
    * **Delete**: Delete the document if it is not required.

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Processing Files with OCR
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    * **Activate OCR Pro**: The tool recognizes text and displays it in the output field.

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Set Regions & Labels
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    * Enable the "Set Regions & Labels" option to define specific areas for text recognition.
    * Use the bounding boxes to draw regions and assign appropriate labels to each defined area.
    * Activate OCR Pro to process the configured regions.

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Output Options
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    * **Text/Table**: Select Table to capture table values or Text to capture paragraphs.
    * **Redraw Box**: Redefine the selection region if needed.
    * **Copy Option**: Copy the processed text to the clipboard.
    * **Reset Option**: Reset any changes or added text in the output field.
    * **Delete Option**: Remove the configured region and its associated output.
    * **Export**: Upon exporting, the results for each labelled region will be organized into separate sheets within a single workbook.

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Extracting Table Data
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    * Configured regions are processed to extract data as table values.
    * Selecting a column enables the option to generate a line chart for detailed analysis of the values.
    * The generated line chart can be downloaded in the desired format for further use.
    * Upon exporting, the tables for each labelled region will be organized into separate sheets within a single workbook.

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Save Templates
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    * Save the configured regions and labels as a Template for future use.
    * Templates streamline processing for similar file types.

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Reusing Templates
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    * When re-uploading a file, select from your saved templates to avoid reconfiguring regions and labels.

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Toolbar Options
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    * **Undo**: Revert the most recent action or change.
    * **Redo**: Reapply the previously undone action.
    * **Remove All**: Delete all configured regions.
    * **Box Count**: Displays the total number of configured regions.

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Multi-Tab Processing
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    * The tool supports processing different inputs across multiple tabs, improving workflow efficiency.

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