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Static elements are used for Document Definition matching and identification. No data is extracted from them. Their method of use is set when you configure the element properties. Static elements have no names, only regions on the image. To work with them in the Document Definition editor, switch to static elements mode.

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How static elements are used

Anchors match the Document Definition to the form image. Identifiers determine which form a page belongs to when several forms are processed in a single flow. For more information, see About machine-readable forms. When a Document Definition is applied to a document image, ABBYY FlexiCapture searches for static elements and selects a Document Definition based on their location. Values of static elements (text and barcode) are recognized only when this is required for identification. For more information, see Specifying identifier values.

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Static element types

FlexiCapture works with the following types of static element. FlexiCapture detects anchors automatically when an image is added.

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Create a static element manually

1

Switch to the mode

Switch to static elements mode.
2

Select the object type

Select the tool for the type of element you want to create.
3

Mark the region

Use one of the following ways:
  • Place the cursor in one corner of the element, and then left-click and drag diagonally to the opposite corner.
  • Hold Shift and click in the element region.
The element region is framed with a rectangle whose color depends on the static element type. The element receives default properties.

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Change static element properties

1

Open the properties

Highlight the element region on the image, right-click, and then select Properties from the shortcut menu.
2

Change the properties

Change the element properties in the dialog box that opens.