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Counting of characters without spaces in OpenOffice.org  
Written by folksilva the 8 Jun 10 at 23:09. Related project: OpenOffice.org Word Processor. Not an idea
To add the option of counting of characters without spaces in OpenOffice.org. To facilitate publications with counting of characters defined without spaces.
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Solution #1: Add this option in the next OpenOfice.org release.
Written by folksilva the 8 Jun 10 at 23:09.
Display like:
Words: 769
Characters: 4598
Characters (without spaces): 3824
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Solution #3: Produce a plug-in
Written by aeronaut the 27 Jun 10 at 15:39.
For all those who need it, maybe it would help to have an easy-to-use plug-in that counts however you want. most people wouldn't use it anyway.
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Solution #4: Add this option in properties option under file menu
Written by benoyanthony the 7 Jul 10 at 09:43.
Under Statistics Tab this details can be added along with other existing file details.

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There is no easy-to-use OCR-solution included in Ubuntu  
Written by KallenbachAlex@gmx.de the 20 Nov 10 at 13:34. Global category: Office. New
If you want to scan a Text and transform it into a Text-file you have to take a lot of steps:
You have to:
1. Scan the document (for example with the included Simple-Scan)
2. Transform the image into a tiff-file (for example with GIMP)
3. Execute (for example) tesseract in the terminal (tesseracts results are really stunning)

Step 2 and 3 are quiet difficult for Newbies.
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Solution #1: Include an OCR-Option into Simple-Scan
Written by KallenbachAlex@gmx.de the 20 Nov 10 at 13:34.
Include an OCR-Option into Simple-Scan. All components are out there!
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Solution #2: Write Yourself a Shell Script
Written by Akerbos the 20 Nov 10 at 14:29.
Write a script that

* scans
* converts (ImageMagick)
* runs OCR.

Piece of cake.
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Solution #3: Focus more on existing projects
Written by la_serpe the 22 Nov 10 at 22:38.
There already are packages like OCR Feeder. They just need some more attention. They should support multiple languages, have better GUI, etc. I think this could be acheived if more people were involved.
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Solution #4: Linux-intelligent-ocr-solution
Written by nalin4linux77 the 27 Feb 12 at 09:51.

LIOS is a free and open source software for converting print in to text using either scanner or a camera. It can also produce text out of scanned images from other sources. Program is given total accessibility for visually impaired. LIOS is written in python and we release it under GPL3 license. LIOS will work with Debian based operating systems. LIOS is an effort from the easy-ocr development team. There are great many possibilities for this program. Feedback is the key to it. expecting your feedback. nalin4linux77@gmail.com and sath.linux@gmail.com.
HOW TO INSTALL

Download deb file from here http://linux-intelligent-ocr-solution.googlecode.com/ download the latest deb package and install
What is new in LIOS-1.2
1 Cam-Scan,
2 Cam-Reader,
3 Scan-to-image-only,
4 Scan-to-images-repeatedly,
5 Introduction of py-sane, Glaid library make the program faster and efficient,
6 Multiple arguments are handled effectively,
7 Ocr a single Image,
8 Artha shortcut (alt+control+W),
9 Beta version of spell-checker,
10 Provision for submitting issues in the About Dialog.
Features
1 Single scan & Repeated Scanning,
2 Ocr Folder,
3 Ocr Pdf,
4 Ocr image only,
5 Cam-Scan and Cam-Reader,
6 Scan-for-image-only & repeatedly,
7 24 Language support (Given at the end),
8 Full GUI environment,
9 Selection of starting page number, page numbering mode and number of pages to scan,
10 Selection of Scan area, brightness, resolution and time between repeated scanning,
11 Full Auto Rotation,
12 Brightness optimizer,
13 Audio converter,
14 Easily Accessible Preferences Window,
15 5 OCR Engines (OCROPUS,CUNEIFORM,TESSERACT,GOCR,OCRAD),
16 Good text manipulation with Find, Go-To-Page, Go-To-Line, Append file, Punch File.
17 Display Preferences for Low vision,
18 Dictionary Support for English(Artha)
19 Beta version of spell-checker,
20 Provision for submitting issues,
21 And more features are in the preferences.
How to start using LIOS.
1. Scanning.

In order to start new scan, first press ctrl+n and then press f9 for single scan or ctrl+f9 for repeated scanning. To set the scanning preferences press ctrl+p and set the starting page number, Mode of page numbering, double page mode if you intend to keep 2 pages at a time, rotation to select the way in which you want the program to rotate the images before conversion. In full automatic rotation mode, one can keep the book in 00 90 180 and 270 degree angle. In partial rotation mode program will scan once to find out the position of the book and then the rotation will be kept. In manual mode one should select the angle. partial and manual mode is faster than full auto rotation mode in ocr process. One can select the number of pages to be scanned at a stretch by setting number of pages in the case of repeated scanning. One can stop all scanning process by pressing ctrl f4.
2. Cam-scan.

one can now use Hovercam or a Webcam to produce text in LIOS. Adjustments with these devices can be made using LIOS-cam-preferences in edit menu. This feature will help to read books and other printed materials such as visiting cards currency and like and also it makes the ocr process very fast and accurate. Please be specific to use devices with auto focusing facility. remember that there is no autorotation in this utility.so for the same reason, support of a stand for the webcam will be highly appreciated.
3. Cam-reader.

is the utility which will give a continuous output as one moves the webcam. First it will create the image and then will produce the text and it will start reading. After the completion of reading, it will repeat the process automatically. In cam-scan, one has to take the photo and it will be converted in to text.
4. Ocr Image.

LIOS can convert image file to text which is in jpg, tif, png, pnm and bmp.
5. Ocr folder.

LIOS can convert scanned images from other sources. It can convert jpg, jpeg, tif, tiff png, pnm, formats. To convert the images in a folder, select scan from folder option from scan menu and then select the input folder.
6. Ocr Pdf file.

Select Ocr pdf from scan menu and then select the input file. It is recommended that one can use ocropus as engine more efficiently in pdf conversion.
7. scan for image only and scan for images only repeatedly.

Help one to scan only images and it will give the user opportunity to utilize different ocr engines conveniently. Also it avoids delay between each scan if one does not want to listen to the output. Images will be saved in LIOS or one can choose his own destination. Now conversion can be done using folder option.
8. Brightness checker.

To set a n exact value of brightness or threshold is the best way to ensure maximum efficiency out of ocr engines. To find out the best value, go to tools menu and select brightness checker. This utility will scan for 15 or 17 times to complete the process. After the process, number of words detected at different values will be shone in tabs. I

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