Creating a New Application

In this topic

• Create a new application consistent with the 801 Sample Application.
• Select the appropriate Application Settings.

Terms

Application: The ScanTools file where your application definition is saved. Application files are saved in the \Applications directory (default location is C:\Scanner\ScanTools Plus\Applications) with a .StxAppDef suffix. An application can hold up to 255 documents.

Procedure

NOTE: You need to use your scanner for this procedure. Make sure that it has been set up properly and that the power is turned on.

1. Select Scantron > ScanTools Plus from the Programs list. This starts the ScanTools Plus software and displays the ScanTools Plus Scanning Module main window.
2. Select <New> in the Application drop down list. Then click Create next to the Application list.This creates a new application and opens the Application Designer module. The Application Settings dialog box appears.
3. Accept the default settings. Enter Form 223022 Practice if you are using that form) in the Title textbox and click OK.
4. Clear the Release For Scanning checkbox to indicate that this application is still under construction. We will check this checkbox in the last topic in this section when the application is complete.

You have now successfully set the initial settings for your ScanTools Plus practice application.