ScanXpress Help Contents

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CADNET ScanXpress allows you to scan an image from the Xerox ES8180 scanner and either save it to a file or send it the CADNET’s Plot View. Once in Plot View, you can alter the image with a variety of image processing commands and save it to various raster formats.

Window Tabs

Scan Tab

Controls Tab

Training Cards

Scanning a Document

Setting Scan Controls

Setting ScanXpress to Scan Automatically

Working with Files in the List Box


Using CADNET ScanXpress

Choose a topic for instructions:

Scanning a Document

Setting Scan Controls

Setting ScanXpress to Scan Automatically

Working with Files in the List Box


Scanning a Document

Use these procedures to scan a document using the Xerox ES8180 scanner.

To scan a document to file…

1	In the Directory field, type the directory to which you want the image saved or click the Browse button to search for and select a directory.

2	In the File Name or Pattern field, type the file name to which you want the image saved or click the Browse button to search for and select an existing file name.

If you are scanning more than one file, you can use the pound sign (#) in the file name where you want a sequence number to be placed. For example, if you specify the file name: FILE###.TIF, ScanXpress names the files sequentially, FILE001.TIF, FILE002.TIF, etc.

Note: ScanXpress saves all images as Group IV TIFFs. However, it will not automatically place an extension on the file name. If you wish to include the TIF extension, you must type the extension in this field.

3	Click the Start Scan button.

4	Place the document in the scanner.

The document is scanned and the image is saved to the specified file name as a Group IV TIFF.

To scan an image to Plot View…

1	Click the Send to Viewer check box.

2	Click the Start Scan button.

3	Place the document in the scanner.

The document is scanned and Plot View opens, displaying the image.


Setting Scan Controls

Use this procedure to set controls for how to scan an image. If you are running in automatic scan mode, you must stop and restart scanning before your changes take effect.

To set scan controls…

1	Click the Controls tab.

2	Specify the controls for scanning as desired.


Setting ScanXpress to Scan Automatically

Use the following procedure to set ScanXpress to automatically scan documents that are placed in the Xerox ES8180. When ScanXpress is in automatic mode, it can only scan standard sized documents. To scan odd-sized or long documents, you must scan each document individually.

Note: While in automatic scan mode, you can make changes to settings on both the Scan and Control tabs. However, ScanXpress will not recognize any setting changes until you stop and then resume scanning.

To scan automatically…

1	On the Scan tab, select the Auto Scan check box.

2	Specify the desired parameters for all other controls.

Note: If you are scanning to file, specify a file name using the pound sign (#) in the file name where you want a sequence number to be placed. For example, if you specify the file name: FILE###.TIFF, ScanXpress names the files sequentially, FILE001.TIFF, FILE002.TIFF, etc.

If you place characters between two pound signs, the characters will be considered part of the sequential numbering. For example, FILE#a#.TIFF, will be numbered FILE001.TIFF, etc.

3	Click the Start Scan button.

ScanXpress automatically scans documents that are placed in the Xerox ES8180.


Working with Files in the List Box

You can delete and rename files using the list box on the Scan tab.

Choose a topic:

Deleting Files

Renaming Files


Deleting Files

The list box on the Scan tab lists scanned files that have been created in the current session. Use these procedures to delete an entry from the list box and to delete the files from the disk.

To delete an entry from the list box…

1	In the list box, select the file(s) you want to delete.

2	Click the File menu or the right mouse button, then choose Delete from List.

The entries are deleted from the list, but remain on disk.

To delete a file from the list box and from disk…

1	In the list box, select the file(s) you want to delete.

2	Click the File menu or the right mouse button, then choose Delete from Disk.

The entries are deleted from both the list and the disk.


Renaming Files

The list box on the Scan tab lists scanned files that have been created in the current session. Use this procedure to rename a file in the list box and on the disk.

To rename a file…

1	Select the file you want to rename.

2	Click the File menu or the right mouse button, then choose Rename.

The Rename dialog box appears.

3	Type the new name for the file and click OK.

The file is renamed in the list and on disk.


CADNET Technical Support

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The CADNET Technical Support team is available to answer any questions you may have about installation, configuration, and operation.

CADNET support is available by telephone, e-mail and through the Bulletin Board System.

Reaching CADNET Support by Telephone

When calling CADNET support, please have the following information ready to give the support analyst:

•	your name and customer ID number,

•	your company’s name,

•	your telephone number and FAX number,

•	your e-mail address,

•	the CADNET product and its version number,

•	a brief description of the problem

•	exact error code(s) and/or message(s) you encountered and the order in which they appeared, and

•	the severity of the problem, according to the following codes:

Code	Extent of Problem
1	Product is not usable. Critical impact on operations, and production halted. Return call within two working hours.
2	Product usable. Operations severely restricted. Return call within four working hours.
3	Product usable with limited functions. Not critical to overall operations. Return call within six working hours.
4	Problem circumvented by customer. Minimal effect, if any, on operations. Return call within eight working hours.
CADNET support will call you back within the time specified for each code above.

The following table lists the phone and fax numbers for CADNET Technical Support:

Telephone:	770-671-0102 ext. 221 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST
FAX:	770-671-0720
Reaching CADNET Support Through E-Mail

You can reach CADNET Support through e-mail at support@cadnet.com.

Reaching CADNET Support Through the Bulletin Board System

The following table lists the numbers for the CADNET BBS:

BBS	770-671-0777 (For BBS setup, see the information below.)
Sysop	770-671-0102 ext.221
To access the Bulletin Board System, you need a PC with a modem and a communications package such as PROCOMM, PMCOMM, Telix, etc. The necessary settings are:

Data Bits:	8
Parity:	None
Stop Bits:	1
Our modem is a 19200 baud U.S. Robotics HST with ASL which defaults to the baud rate of the modem making the call.

After uploading files, contact the support team by telephone or e-mail to discuss the problem you are experiencing, or summon the Sysop by entering Y from the main menu during normal office hours.  Confidential messages and/or data files can be sent to the Sysop through the Sysop Directory. Messages sent to the Sysop are only accessible by the Sysop or other users with that level of security. Messages and/or files indicated as confidential are treated in an appropriate manner.


Start Viewer

Use this command to start Plot View.


Delete from List

Use this command to delete selected items from the list box on the Scan tab. This command does not delete the files from disk.


Delete from Disk

Use this command to delete selected items from the list box on the Scan tab as well as from the disk.


Rename

Use this command to rename a selected file in the list box on the Scan tab. This command renames the file in the list and on disk.


Save Settings on Exit

Use this command to save all current settings when you exit ScanXpress. These settings will be turned on automatically the next time you start ScanXpress. This command acts as a toggle and displays a check mark to the left when enabled.


Maximize Speed

Use this command to maximize scanning and processing speed. When this command is enabled, ScanXpress handles up to four simultaneous images: one reading from the scanner and/or up to four compressing to disk. Turn this command off when limited memory is available to ScanXpress.


Show Hints

Use this command to turn helpful hints and icons on and off.


About ScanXpress

Choose this command to view information about the CADNET ScanXpress version number and copyright date.


Directory Field

Use this field to enter the directory to which you want your scanned images saved. This field is not available if the Send to Viewer option is enabled.


Browse Button

Click this button to search for and select a directory in which you want your scanned images saved.


File Name or Pattern Field

Use this field to specify the file name to which you want the scanned image saved. If you are scanning more than one file, you can use the pound sign (#) in the file name where you want a sequence number to be placed. For example, if you specify the file name: FILE###.TIFF, ScanXpress names the files sequentially, FILE001.TIFF, FILE002.TIFF, etc.

If you place characters between two pound signs, the characters will be considered part of the sequential numbering. For example, FILE#a#.TIFF, will be numbered FILE001.TIFF, etc.


Browse Button

Click this button to search for and select a file name to which you want your scanned images saved. The selected file will be overwritten with the new image.


Auto Scan

Select this option to automatically scan documents that are inserted in the scanner. ScanXpress can only scan standard sized documents when in automatic mode. To scan odd-sized or long documents, you must disable this option and scan each document individually.

If you change any settings while in automatic scan mode, you must stop and then resume scanning before the settings will take effect.


Send to Viewer

Select this option if you want ScanXpress to send scanned images to Plot View. The Directory and File Name or Pattern fields are disabled. The image will not be saved as a file. You may save the image to a file from Plot View.


List Box

This box lists the names of the scanned files created during this session.


Scan Button

Click this button to begin scanning images. While scanning, click this button to stop processing.


Scan Progress

This bar indicates the scanning progress of the Xerox ES8180.


Write Progress

These bars indicate the progress of ScanXpress as it writes the scanned image to file.


Composition Field

Use this field to specify the type of scan operation. Use the Black and White setting for line drawings. Use the Dithered Black and White setting for grayscale or color images.


Image Type Field

Use this field to specify the most suitable image processing method for the scan. Use the Line Drawing selection for black and white documents and the Text/Photo selection for dithered black and white documents.


Reverse Image Field

Use this field to specify the relationship between the image and its background. Use the Black on White setting for a black image with a white background. Use the White on Black setting for a white image with a black background.


Background Method Field

Use this field to indicate the method of background suppression. This setting tells the scanner how to despeckle the image.


Description Field

Use this field to enter a description for the image. This information is saved to the TIFF output file as a tag.


Resolution

Use this control to specify the resolution with which the Xerox ES8180 should scan the image. If you double the resolution, the processing time is quadrupled. If you specify a high dpi with a large document, the scanner may not have enough memory capacity to scan the document.

Scanner resolution ranges from 100 dots per inch (dpi) to 1600 dpi in 10 dpi increments. The default is 200 dpi. The Xerox ES8180 plotter resolution is 400 dpi.


Brightness

Use this control to indicate the level of brightness used to scan the image. A value of zero specifies the default brightness or automatic brightness control if supported. Any other value indicates a relative brightness setting: 255 is the highest, 1 is the lowest, and 128 is the middle.


Level

Use this control to specify the degree of strength for background suppression. A value of zero specifies the default background suppression. Any other value indicates a relative suppression: 255 is the highest, 1 is the lowest, and 128 is the middle.


Sharpness

Use this control  to indicate the sharpness used by the Xerox ES8180. A value of zero indicates the default sharpness. Any other value indicates a relative sharpness: 255 is the highest, 1 is the lowest, and 128 is the middle.


Scan Tab

Use this tab to specify where the scanned image goes.

Fields and Controls

Directory

File Name or Pattern

Auto Scan

Send to Viewer

Scan Button

Scan Progress Bar

Write Progress Bar


Controls Tab

Use this tab to set controls for how the Xerox ES8180 scans an image. All settings on this tab (except for Description) are sent to the scanner.

Fields and Controls

Description

Composition

Image Type

Reverse Image

Background Method

Level

Resolution

Brightness

Sharpness


New

Use this command to open a new empty window.


Open...

Use this command to open a new file.


Close

Use this command to close the current file.


Save

Use this command to save the current file.


Save As...

Use this command to save the current file to a new name or new file format.


Exit

Use this command to exit this application.


1, 2, 3, 4 commands

Use these commands to open the most recently used files.


Copy

Use this command to copy a section of an image to the Clipboard. Use the Mouse Select toolbar button to select a rectangle to copy.


Paste

Use this command to insert the contents of the Clipboard.


Toolbar

Use this command to turn on or off the toolbar. This command displays a check mark to the left when enabled.


Status Bar

Use this toggle command to turn on or off the status bar. This command displays a check mark to the left when enabled.


Cascade

Use this command to arrange all windows one on top of another with the title bars showing.


Tile

Use this command to arrange the windows in the application so they can all be seen.


Arrange Icons

Use this command to arrange all minimized icons at the bottom of the window.


Open Windows

These commands list the windows that are open within the applications. Choose a window to bring it to the front.


Help Topics

Use this command to view the Help Contents.


CADNET Technical Support

Use this command to view information on how to contact CADNET’s technical support team.


Training Cards

Use this command to open a Help window providing step-by-step instructions for various tasks.


Context Help Button

Use this button to get context sensitive Help on different parts of the window. Click this button and then click on the part of the window in question.