Omniform Compatibility - NUANCE OMNIFORM 2 REFERENCE FOR MACINTOSH Reference

OmniForm Compatibility

This section provides OmniForm compatibility lists.
Database Information Exchange
OmniForm can exchange information with the following databases:
• Macintosh and PC OmniForm Database files
• comma- or tab-separated text files
Graphic Formats
OmniForm can import the following file types into a graphic object or a
fill graphic field:
• TIFF
• PICT
• GIF
• JPG
Image File Formats
OmniForm can import and recognize black-and-white forms in either
PICT or TIFF format. Image resolution must be 200, 300, or 400 dots per
inch (dpi).
Scanners
If you plan to scan forms, you need a scanner with a Pixel Translations
ISIS scanner driver.
OmniForm Forms
OmniForm can open OmniForm forms created in any version of
OmniForm for Windows. Make sure you select All Files in the List Files
of Type pop-up menu in the Open dialog box. Otherwise, only forms
created on the Macintosh will be displayed. The same is true for opening
Macintosh OmniForm forms in OmniForm for Windows.
OmniForm Data Files
You can import Data files created in the Windows version of OmniForm.
Use PC Exchange to map the .ofm PC extension to the appropriate
Macintosh 'OFD' filetype.
To import a Macintosh Data file into the Windows version of
OmniForm, you must add an OFD extension to the file name; for
example, Form 1 DB.ofd.
OmniForm Compatibility
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