Use text recognition (OCR) to automatically extract data from the camera.
The OCR (optical character recognition) feature allows you to automatically retrieve information from the camera, in text format.
To activate the OCR functionality, go to the Back-Office, on your relevant form.
The functionality is available for 2 types of field. 1° The Text field (allows you to retrieve an alphanumeric character string)
2° The Number field (allows you to retrieve only a numeric value)
In the OPTIONS section of the field, select "Input Source (Mobile Only)" You can choose between Barcode scan, External Scan and Text Recognition
So, select Text Recognition.
Save your changes and activate.
Once the synchronization is done on the mobile, the function is accessible.
Go to the concerned form.
A "camera" pictogram appears on the right next to your configured field.
Just click on it, the camera opens.
Take your photo, ensuring the correct level of focus & zoom on your text area.
Select the text you are interested in, from the detected text areas (by clicking on it).
Validate. The text is entered in the field.
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