Call for Scan Input

[Barry Wiseman]

Joe Chasan wrote:
> Have Unix server w/facetwin so can call windows programs pretty easily 
> from within fp - i want to force there to be a specifically named file 
> (with name based on certain fp fields, some hardwiring, and .pdf extension)
> on a network drive that is populated via scanner - i can test for existance 
> of file pretty easily - any suggestions on how would i force windows to open 
> up whatever scanner program is setup on PC for input should file either be 
> missing or need update?  (and possibly name it as i require)?  If i leave it 
> up to users, they'll never get the directory/naming conventions I need to 
> force integrity, and I'm not comfortable throwing it in a blob file just 
> yet.
> 
> I'd hate to have to replace all existing facetwin licenses with anzio,
> but so far that's what i've come up as a possibility.
> 
> Suggestions?

As Bob pointed out, a command-line scanning utility will do the trick. 
Most will support enough command-line flags to let your Unix filepro 
program specify all options for the scan (filename, format, resolution, 
etc.). Google for "command line twain scanner" and you will see several 
options.

You'll still have to install new software at each seat.  If a utility 
that is cheap or free will work for you, fine, otherwise you may not be 
gaining much over switching to Anzio.