Direct Scan

Direct Scan for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

The Direct Scan extension for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a seamless document digitization solution that enables users to scan documents directly from any WIA-compatible scanner into Business Central. Eliminate manual document handling and streamline your document management workflow with real-time scanning capabilities integrated directly into your Business Central environment.

Features

WIA Scanner Integration:

• Support for any WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) compatible scanner
• Real-time scanning from within Business Central attachments
• Automatic scanner detection and configuration
• Multiple scanner profile management for different scanning scenarios
• Configurable scanner endpoints for flexible hardware setup

Document Management:

• Automatic document attachment to Business Central records
• Direct integration with Business Central's native document attachment framework
• Support for multiple file formats (JPEG, PNG, PDF, TIFF)
• Configurable color modes (Color, Grayscale, Black & White) for optimal file size
• Document attachment list factbox for quick access to scanned documents

Customizable Filename Templates:

• Flexible filename template system with placeholder support
• Automatic filename generation based on configurable patterns
• Context-aware naming using Business Central field values
• Template management for different document types and scenarios
• Placeholder help system for easy template creation

BCILITY Hardware Connector Integration:

• Seamless integration with BCILITY Hardware Connector service
• Secure local hardware access from cloud-based Business Central
• Real-time communication between Business Central and local scanners
• Automatic status monitoring and error handling
• Connection health monitoring and diagnostics

User Experience:

• Intuitive scanner selection interface
• Real-time scan progress feedback
• One-click scanning from any supported page
• Minimal setup required for end users
• Consistent Business Central look and feel

Security & Permissions:

• Role-based permission sets (Admin and User levels)
• Secure scanner endpoint configuration
• Controlled access to scanning functionality
• Audit trail for document scanning activities

Pricing

BCILITY Direct Scan is available upon request.
Additional customizations are possible and pricing is available when requesting a quote.
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Supported Edition

Essentials and Premium

Supported Countries

All countries where Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is available.

Supported Languages

English (US).

Additional languages are available upon request.