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jean_leduc
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November 12, 2013
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scanner control

  • November 12, 2013
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Hi.

I'm currently working on a air-for-desktop app that would manage documents. I thought it would be great to be able to scan documents directly from within the app.

Is there any way to do this with as3 ?

Thanks

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Correct answer kglad

you want to run a (computer peripheral) scanner from your air app?  if so, you can start the app that normally handles scanner input using the nativeprocess class.

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kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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November 12, 2013

if by scan you mean create an image of the document, that can be done.  if you mean ocr, that's probably possible but would be difficult.

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jean_leducAuthor
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November 13, 2013

Nope i just want to get an image of the document from the scanner. The user could type in some keywords/tags, but no, i don't want to make an ocr.

If it can be done, can you tell me where to look? because i only foud info about qr-code/barcode scanners on internet.

Thanks

kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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November 13, 2013

you want to run a (computer peripheral) scanner from your air app?  if so, you can start the app that normally handles scanner input using the nativeprocess class.

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