Processing Flows

The processing types are directly linked to the book_class parameter in the Book creation, Book update , and the document_class parameter in the Upgrade document API requests.

Book ClassInitial Document Processing StepsDocument types a Book can haveDocument Upgrade OptionsBook Upgrade Options
ClassifyClassifyClassify and CompleteCompleteNone
InstantClassify and CaptureInstant and CompleteCompleteInstant > Complete
CompleteClassify and CaptureCompleteCompleteNone

Classify

Documents are initially Classified when they are uploaded to the Book and subsequently upgraded to Complete Capture workflow as required.

Instant

Documents are initially Classified and Captured via Instant workflow and then can be upgraded to Complete Capture as needed. The entire Book can be upgraded to Complete workflow if all documents in the Book require Complete processing.

Complete

Documents are Classified and Captured via Complete workflow. There is no upgrade available at the document or Book level as the Complete workflow is the most accurate form of processing.

Book processing vs. Doc processing

The Book processing type sets the baseline for how documents within the Book are initially processed. A Book can contain documents with processing types higher than the Book type, but never lower than the Book type.

Document processing type is determined by the level of processing that has been completed on the document, with the lower limit being the Book processing type.

Example scenario

Given below are the two examples. Comparing the steps between these two examples will help you understand the difference in a Classify First Book scenario.

StepsScenario1Scenario2
1.Create a Classify First Book.Create a Classify First Book.
2.Five documents are uploaded into the Book and Classified.Five documents are uploaded into the Book and Classified.
3.All five documents are upgraded to Instant Capture.The Book is upgraded to an Instant Book, triggering Instant Capture for all five documents.
4.Out of which two documents are then upgraded to Complete.Two documents are then upgraded to Complete.
5.One new document is then added to the Book. This new document will only be Classified because the Book is still a Classify First Book, and will be upgraded to Instant Capture if that is required.One new document is then added to the Book. Since the Book type is now Instant, the new document will also be classified as Instant because the Book type sets the minimum processing state for any document within the Book.
6.The Book now contains six documents categorized as follows:

  • One document Classified Only
  • Three documents as Instant Capture
  • Two documents as Complete
  • The Book now contains six documents categorized as follows:

  • Four documents are categorized as Instant. This includes three of the original documents that were upgraded during the book upgrade process, as well as one document that was added after the book upgrade.
  • Three documents as Instant Capture
  • Two documents as Complete