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In the Batch Types dialog box, you can manage batch types: create, copy, edit, remove, export, and import them. To open this dialog box, select Tools → Batch Types….
Screenshot of the Batch Types dialog box in the ABBYY FlexiCapture Scanning Station.

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Manage batch types

The list displays the names of the batch types and the scanner source used by them. Use the buttons to the right of the list to manage the batch types.
ButtonDescription
New…Starts the Batch Type Wizard, where you can create a new batch type.
CopyCopies the selected batch type.
Edit…Edits the selected batch type.
DeleteDeletes the selected batch type.
Export…Exports batch types to an XML file. See Export batch types.
Import…Imports batch types from an XML file. See Import batch types.
CloseCloses the dialog box.

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Export batch types

1

Open the Export Batch Types dialog box

Click Export… to open the Export Batch Types dialog box.
2

Choose what to export

Select Export all batch types or Export selected batch types.
3

Optionally protect the batch types

To prohibit changes, select Prohibit editing batch types and enter a password. Whenever these batch types are imported or edited, the program asks for a valid password.
4

Choose a storage location

Click OK, and in the Select Batch Types Storage dialog box, select a folder to store the XML file with the batch type descriptions.

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Import batch types

When you import batch types, all existing batch types are deleted.
1

Open the Select Batch Types Storage dialog box

Click Import… to open the Select Batch Types Storage dialog box.
2

Provide the XML file path

Provide the path to the XML file that contains the batch type descriptions.
When transferring a batch type that contains external .Net assemblies, include not only the XML file with the batch type descriptions but also the .spr folder, which holds the external assembly files (*.asr). When you load a batch type from the server, the .spr folder is imported automatically.