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Appendices
Useful tips.
1. Raster forms. The raster field marking type is the most useful field marking type when it comes to black&white
forms. Not only is it easy to create, it also provides the best recognition quality for black&white forms.
Moreover, the image size is the smallest in the case of raster forms compared to all other black&white forms.
Moreover, the image size is the smallest in the case of raster forms compared to all other black&white forms.
2. Red raster field marking type. Red raster represent a good alternative to black raster if the scanning mode to be
used is unknown. If a “red-lamp” scanner is used, the red raster borders will be filtered out during scanning. If a
“white-lamp” scanner is used, the raster borders become black and are removed as garbage during image
despeckling. In both cases, therefore, borders are removed.
“white-lamp” scanner is used, the raster borders become black and are removed as garbage during image
despeckling. In both cases, therefore, borders are removed.
3. Beware of double-sided forms! If a space has been allocated for a photo or stamp on a double-sided form, you
must ensure that the glue and/or stamp do not adversely affect the information printed/entered on the reverse side
(the glue can work its way through or the ink may be visible). One way this problem can be avoided is to place
explanatory or descriptive information on the reverse side of the form, directly opposite the location of the
photo/stamp.
(the glue can work its way through or the ink may be visible). One way this problem can be avoided is to place
explanatory or descriptive information on the reverse side of the form, directly opposite the location of the
photo/stamp.
4. Positioning the “signature” field. The signature field should always be allocated enough space to ensure that
the signature itself does not interfere with any other information entered on the form. This is best achieved by
locating the field next to the explanatory information blocks.
locating the field next to the explanatory information blocks.
5. Additional verification. If it is vital that the information entered in a certain field is correct, place several fields
on the form, that contain the same information written in different ways (e.g. sum in figures – sum in words,
client name – client social security number etc.). These fields help to verify the information automatically.
client name – client social security number etc.). These fields help to verify the information automatically.
6. Positioning barcode-type elements. MS Word and MS Visio feature no tools for barcode creation. However,
barcodes can be created using another package (e.g. CorelDraw) and then pasted onto a form created using MS
Visio or Word. After pasting the barcode onto the form, always ensure that the geometric parameters of the
barcode (and not the barcode object itself which contains both barcode values, digital values and borders) meet
the requirements specified above (barcode size: 47- 50 mm in width, 12-14 mm in height).
Visio or Word. After pasting the barcode onto the form, always ensure that the geometric parameters of the
barcode (and not the barcode object itself which contains both barcode values, digital values and borders) meet
the requirements specified above (barcode size: 47- 50 mm in width, 12-14 mm in height).
7. Simultaneous processing of different form types. If you process more than one type of form at the same time,
you must ensure that at least one unique element (a so-called control block) is placed on each form to allow
differentiation to take place. The application only makes use of control blocks when confronted with more than
one type of form. The following four are particularly useful:
differentiation to take place. The application only makes use of control blocks when confronted with more than
one type of form. The following four are particularly useful:
Control Block Types
Notes
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black square
Should be positioned on the side of a form in addition to the 4 blocks located at each corner.
Barcode
We recommend that EAN 13 type barcodes be used (min. width 47- 50 mm, min. height12-14 mm).
Static text
Textual information. Use text blocks set in a monospaced sans serif font no less than 8 mm in height.
For more information on the use of control blocks, see Appendix I “Identification of different forms processed
in the same batch”.
in the same batch”.