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The Options dialog box in the Batch Manager is in the Tools menu. Its
General panel has an option Start Batch Manager scheduler at system
startup. By default it is on. It must remain selected for jobs to run at their
scheduled time. The option is provided so it is possible to prevent all jobs
from running without having to disable them individually. Its state also
governs the running of barcode driven workflows.
The General panel lets you limit the number of pages allowed in an
output document, even if the file option Create one file for all pages is
selected. When the limit is reached, a new file is started, distinguished by
a numerical suffix.
Creating new jobs
A new job is created by the Workflow Assistant. Start it by clicking the
New Job button in the Batch Manager toolbar or from its File menu.
Proceed as for a workflow. Select a starting point: Fresh start, an existing
workflow or an existing job. Add steps and settings.
Since jobs are designed to run unattended, you do not have the choice of
specifying input files when the job is run. You must specify files when
setting up the job. You can choose files from different folders. The input
choice ‘Process current document’ is not available.
In OmniPage Pro Office you have an alternative to naming files. You can
specify one or more folders and image file types. When the job runs it
will process all files of the specified type(s) found in the specified
folder(s). A given job must have file input or folder input; the two cannot
be mixed. You can also specify a watched folder. See “Watched folders”
on page 104.
At least one saving step is compulsory in a job. When ready, choose
Finish Job and click Next to name the job and specify a starting date and
time for the job. In OmniPage Pro 14 Office the final screen lets you set
up recurring jobs and the options for watched folder jobs. See “Watched
folders” on page 104. Finally, click Finish to save the job.