Hi Renette, You just wrote: [RB] >I have the demo version of Open Book installed on my computer and can >try it out for 30 days. > >In "Open Book one has a choice between three OCR applications: >Fine Reader; >Omni Page; >Recognita. [ChD] Thanks for this info. [RB] >For accuracy it is suggested to select Fine Reader, but then the >scanning process is of course slower than when Omni Page or Recognita >is selected. [ChD] I'm really surprised with this strange behaviour since here, it only takes me about 6 seconds to scan one full-sized page with my FineReader 7. [RB] >I have now also downloaded a 15 day trial version of Fine Reader, but I >do not find it as streamlined and easy to work with in the Jaws >environment than is the case with "open Book. [ChD] First, you should get familiarized with FR by scanning small material. Under the menu bar, you'll find a toolbar with text buttons. The first one is entitled "Scan&Read". It is a good idea to get familiarized with FineReader by using this button first. [RB] >I shall really appreciate help/input from a Jaws user who have >experience in using Fine Reader and Open Book. [ChD] Although I got no expreience at all with OpenBook, if you have FineReader specific questions, don't hesitate and I'll do my best to reply as efficiently as I can. Then, FineReader user manual and online help are good sources of information also, especially those of versions 6 and above. [RB] >Although it is not my "feeling" right now, perhaps I can get away with >a cheaper product like Fine Reader instead of buying the quite >expensive "open Book? [ChD] Definitely IMHO. HTH, Have a nice day. Chris -- JFW related links: JFW homepage: http://www.freedomscientific.com/ Scripting mailing list: http://lists.the-jdh.com/listinfo.cgi/scriptography-the-jdh.com JFW List instructions: To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx