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ABBYY FineReader 11 User’s Guide
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should check the folder for new images (at regular intervals or only once) and set the start time for
the task.
Important! At the time when the task should start, your computer must be turned on and you
must be logged on.
Installing and Starting ABBYY Hot Folder
Main Window
Creating a Task
Changing Task Properties
Results Log
Installing and Starting ABBYY Hot Folder
By default, ABBYY Hot Folder is installed on your computer together with ABBYY FineReader 11. If,
during custom installation, you chose not to install ABBYY Hot Folder, you can install the application
later by following the instructions below:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start and then select Settings>Control Panel.
2. Doubleclick the Add or Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel window.
3. In the list of installed programs, select ABBYY FineReader 11 and then click Change.
4. In the Custom Setup dialog box, select ABBYY Hot Folder.
5. Follow the instructions of the setup program.
Starting ABBYY Hot Folder
There are several ways to start ABBYY Hot Folder:
Select Start>All Programs>ABBYY FineReader 11 and then select ABBYY Hot Folder or
In the ABBYY FineReader 11 main window, select Tools>Hot Folder or
Doubleclick the ABBYY Hot Folder icon on the Windows taskbar (this icon will appear once you
have set up at least one hot folder).
Main Window
Starting ABBYY Hot Folder opens the feature's main window. Use the buttons on the toolbar to set
up, copy, delete, and start folder processing tasks. You can also view detailed reports for each
folder.