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We have some forms as scanned PDF, which we would like to read using the OCR component. However, this also includes form elements such as checkboxes and other things. Are there any concrete plans for extensions that can support us in our project? I would also be happy to send you an example by e-mail.

Greetings
Alex

Hello Alex,

Do you want to recognize the form fields themselves, not only the text?

Cheers,
Alex

That's right. I want to find the check mark on the screenshot.

Hello Alex,

Sadly, we do not have such an algorithm as of now.

Cheers,
Alex

Okay,
Is one of these functions already under development or what will happen with the OCR module in the future?

• Complex objects such as tables, embedded images, etc.
• Bar-code recognition
• Scan Image/Paper Forms to fill-able PDF forms

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Alex

Hello Alex,

Just spoke with one of the OCR devs, and he told me that these are the next things on the agenda:
1. preOCR clearing of dirty images
2. tables extraction (from images)
3. Forms detection

Regards,
Stefan

Tracker Supp-Stefan wrote:Hello Alex,

Just spoke with one of the OCR devs, and he told me that these are the next things on the agenda:
1. preOCR clearing of dirty images
2. tables extraction (from images)
3. Forms detection

Regards,
Stefan

Hello Stefan,
thank you for your quick answer. What is the timeframe for implementation? Or when is the release of the features planned? This quarter?

Hello Alex,

I don't have a time frame for those features. This is just the order in which we will work on them and each will be included in the final products as soon as it is ready!

Cheers,
Stefan