Hi Edward,
I have done OCR conversion of image-only PDFs using the PDF Magic
program, and plan to compare results soon with Omni Page Pro. My
understanding, however, is that this method generally does not allow
access to PDFs with security settings that block text extraction. Have
you found that you can use this technique on PDFs that block text
extraction or screen reader access within Adobe Reader?
Jamal
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[mailto:program-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Edward Przybylek
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 7:25 PM
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Subject: [program-l] Re: Book Review
Hi Jamal,
Have you ever tried scanning directly from the pdf file? This is a
feature
offered by OmniPage Pro and I'm told by some other OCR software. I find
it
produces a more accurate scan than going through a scanner.
Take care,
Ed Przybylek
At 10:39 AM 3/21/2005, you wrote:
>Hi Will,
>Is the electronic version of the book a PDF? If so, does it definately
>permit screen reader access? I've been burned with a couple of
purchases
>of books lately that had security settings that locked me out
completely,
>and I tried various PDF extraction tools.
>
>In one case, I was able to print the book, and may scan parts of it,
>ironically, to achieve accessible text. Another PDF not only blocked
>exporting to text, copying to the clipboard, and screen reader access,
but
>even printing as well. The only way I was able to read it was with a
>sighted assistant who read sections of it from the screen in Adobe
Reader!
>
>Regards,
>Jamal
>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:program-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Will Pearson
>Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 7:36 PM
>To: program-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [program-l] Book Review
>
>Hi,
>
>I was wondering if anyone's read the following:
>The Art of Software Architecture: Design Methods and Techniques
>By: Albin, Stephen
>Published by: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
>
>This innovative book uncovers all the steps readers should follow in
order
>to build successful software and systems With the help of numerous
examples,
>Albin clearly shows how to incorporate Java, XML, SOAP, ebXML, and
BizTalk
>when designing true distributed business systems Teaches how to easily
>integrate
>design patterns into software design Documents all architectures in UML
>and presents code in either Java or C++
>more...
>
>Price: $45.00
>Available as an ebooks from:
><http://www.ebooks.com>http://www.ebooks.com
>
>Thanks,
>
>Will
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