Import images from TWAIN device

Import images from TWAIN device

Twain Import
Version: 3DBrowser / 3DBrowser Pro
menu access: File / TWAIN Importation

Scanners usually exchange with computer using the TWAIN protocol (Technology Without An Interesting Name).
If a scanner or a digital camera is connected to your computer, you can retrieve images from these devices using TWAIN importation command.
If your device is recent, it might supports WIA protocol. If so, it's better to use WIA importation command.

To import images from a TWAIN device:

Click on TWAIN Importation ...
Define format and saving parameters. Click on OK.
Select TWAIN source which is the device from which you want retrieve your images.
TWAIN interface for your device is opened. Look at the help provided with your device to get information about it.
Define your settings then validate importation.
Files are saved in the directory you select. If you import several images, files are numbered using the transfer order.

Images file name	Enter the name of saved images. Extension is automatically added by 3DBrowser using the selected format extension. This name is used to save image you import from the TWAIN device. If you import several images, files are numbered using the transfer order.
Destination directory	Enter the path of the directory which will contains the importated images. Click on Browse... to select a directory, using the select directory dialog box.
Images file format	Select format of the saved images. Some formats involve to modify images. For example, gif format performs a 256 colors conversion.
Settings...	Click on Settings... when some settings can be done for the selected format (i.e. quality for JPEG files).
Display only common files extensions	3DBrowser recognizes a lot of formats. Display only the most common formats using this checkbox.