How to install MODI OCR Engine

 

Microsoft Office Document Imaging (MODI) is a Microsoft Office application which includes an OCR engine. It is included in Office versions 2003 and 2007. OCR WinTask functions can use the OCR Engine from Office 2003 or Office 2007 if the Office MODI component is installed.

NOTE: MODI Programming interface is not anymore included in Office 2010. Only Office 2003 and Office 2007 can be used for the MODI OCR engine within WinTask.

 

If MODI is not installed whereas you have Office 2003 or 2007 installed, here are the steps to install MODI component:

• Go to Control Panel, select “Uninstall a program” link under Programs section”

• Highlight Microsoft Office 2007 (it may show Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Small Business, Home and Student, etc).

• Click on “Change” located on the navigation link near the top of the window.

• Select “Add or Remove Features”, then click “Continue”.

• Expand “Office Tools” section.

• Click on the drop down list for “Microsoft Office Document Imaging” and select “Run all from My Computer”.

• Click “Continue”.

• Click “Close” when installation done.