OCR

[Idyllic_Data_Geek]

Can some one help me to create a workflow to read couple of fields from a scanned letters? The files are .pdf extension. I'm relatively new to Python so any help is greatly appreciated. I can not use R as I'm having issues with company deployed R package for alteryy in my work. Thnk you

[fmvizcaino]

Hi @Idyllic_Data_Geek ,

Here is a link for a pdf tool that is capable of reading images.

https://gallery.alteryx.com/#!app/PDF-Input--Text-and-Image-/5be5ec8d0462d71ffce6deaa

You will need to open your alteryx designer as an admin and may need to install some packages as well. Here you can check how to install packages.

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Knowledge-Base/How-To-Use-Alteryx-installPackages-...

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino

[mutama]

Hi @Idyllic_Data_Geek ,

Have you tried the Alteryx Computer Vision Tools? 

You can see here for more info: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Data-Science/Unlocking-Insights-from-Images-using-Computer-Vision/b...

Best,

Michael

[Idyllic_Data_Geek]

When I download the workflow then it is showing me the above. How do I get the tool?

[Idyllic_Data_Geek]

Is this the tool? WHy is it giving me error? Do I need to configure something? I simply opened a pdf file and connected the view...It is giving me the below error

[fmvizcaino]

Hi @Idyllic_Data_Geek ,

You need to open your alteryx as an administrator to allow the tools to install the proper packages. You can do it by right-clicking the Alteryx icon.

I would suggest you trying the computer vision tools as @mutama mentioned. It is part of an additional package and maybe you need to request the account manager for an additional trial license, but I can say that it is a great package and it will become a lot easier for you to tackle OCR problems.

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino

[Idyllic_Data_Geek]

What are the proper packages? No my firm won;t upgrade to the latest or additional features at a premium cost!

[fmvizcaino]

Hi @Idyllic_Data_Geek ,

The PDF Reader is R-based and needs to install 2 packages, PDF tools and tesseract.

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino

[Idyllic_Data_Geek]

I already installed both these tools! How can I validate my installation, please?