User Guide
Automated forms processing
FormReader also includes a very handy fromdrawing tool.
FormDesigner is a formcreation application provided with each
copy of FormReader. This is a simple and efficient form drawer that
will help you draw even the most sophisticated forms.
All forms include certain typical design elements: titles, black
squares, text fields, check boxes, etc. FormDesigner is a WYSIWYG
form editor that provides you with a set of readymade elements
which you can edit and adjust to suit your needs. Just click on one
of the elements and place it where you want to see it on the form.
You will be able to start creating your forms right away because you
won't need to find graphic primitives first. Once you have designed
your form, FormDesigner will create an *.xfd file which will include
all the relevant information for your template. When setting up
FormReader to process your form, simply import this file and you
will get a template almost ready for use. All you will need to do is
specify the properties of the already marked fields, adjust reference
points and add validation rules if required.
The next step is to set up FormReader so that it can capture
data from your forms.
Drawing a form in ABBYY FormDesigner.