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Dear all experts,

 

1. Is it possible to use OCR action move mouse to text found based on the whole multipage pdf file (and not just based on the active screen that normally only displays half page or 1 page of the pdf file)?

 

2. Also I realize that the OCR action (move mouse to text) only works if I zoom in at least 125% in my pdf file. Anyone has the same issue? Should I report it as a bug? Please be informed that the texts in pdf are not handwritten but typed.

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  • MichaelAnnis Profile Picture
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    Regarding number 2:  The multiplier settings in the OCR action is exactly what this is for.  If you choose multipliers of 2, it is "zooming in" 200% making the text larger and the OCR more accurate.  The higher the number, the longer it takes to OCR, but it is much more accurate. 

     

    As for #1, unfortunately, I am pretty sure it is just on the current screen.  I would use the UI to fit 1 or 2 pages to the screen, and then I would use Send Keys {Control}(f) to use the internal find.  Send the text, Send Keys {Enter} and this should take you to the page you are looking for (assuming there is only 1 instance of the text you are searching for.  Then run OCR and it should be able to find the word because it will now be on screen.

     

    Best of Luck!

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