Overview
After DataSnipper has been installed, we recommend verifying that its functionality works as expected. This can be done in a few minutes.
What is Text Recognition (OCR)?
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology that reads documents and transforms any visible text into a format the computer can read, ensuring text is extracted from images and documents as accurately as possible.
Verify DataSnipper is installed
DataSnipper 4.1 and above
Restart Excel and open a new workbook.
Go to the DATASNIPPER ribbon, select Learn, then About to see the currently installed version.
DataSnipper 4.0
Restart Excel and open a new workbook.
Go to the DATASNIPPER ribbon and select About to see the currently installed version.
Verify Text Recognition (OCR) is working
Create a new workbook and import an image from your desktop.
When Text Recognition is enabled, DataSnipper will ask if you want to perform Text Recognition — click Yes.
Scroll to the last page of the document and create a snip by dragging/selecting some text. A snip will be created referencing the selected Excel cell to the location on the document.
Please contact your Customer Success Manager if you experience any issues completing the steps above.