# About Creating Documents

You can convert the following types of data and documents to DocuWorks documents or PDF documents. Each type requires different conversion procedure and pre-conversion settings.
This topic describes how to create DocuWorks documents or PDF documents from other types of data.

- Creating DocuWorks documents from application data
- Creating DocuWorks documents from image files
- Creating PDF documents from application data or image files
- Creating DocuWorks documents from scanned data

Note
You can configure how to create DocuWorks documents or PDF documents in the [Preferences] dialog box.

## Creating DocuWorks documents from application data

DocuWorks documents originating from application data are created from print information sent to the DocuWorks Printer by the application. These DocuWorks documents are called "application pages".
To convert application data into DocuWorks documents, the application associated with the data must be installed on your PC.
You can use any of the following methods to create DocuWorks documents from application data:

- Dragging-and-dropping files or folders to the Desk workspace
- Selecting [Import Files] or [Import Folders] from the [File] menu
- Selecting the DocuWorks Printer when printing from the application
- Selecting [Convert to DocuWorks document] from the [Document] menu after selecting application data in the Desk workspace
- Clicking [Convert to DocuWorks] from the Microsoft Office application

### Attaching original data

You can attach a copy of the original file when creating a DocuWorks document from application file. The attached file is called the original data.
Note
The original data is a copy of the file before it was converted. The original file is not deleted by attaching original data.
The original data can be re-edited using the original application even after converting them into DocuWorks documents.
There are 3 models for creating DocuWorks documents from application file. You can specify the model in the [Preferences] dialog box or when creating a document.

- Creating a page and attaching the original data
- Creating a page without attaching the original data
- Attaching the original data without creating a page
  this type of document is referred to as a ""pageless document"

Note
When you create DocuWorks documents using the DocuWorks Printer, the original data are not attached.
Also, the application file summary is not inherited.

## Creating DocuWorks documents from image files

You can create DocuWorks documents from image files (BMP, JPEG, or TIFF files) or image PDF files. These DocuWorks documents are called "image pages".
You can use any of the following methods to create DocuWorks documents from image files or image PDF files:

- Dragging-and-dropping files or folders to the Desk workspace
- Selecting [Import Files] or [Import Folders] from the [File] menu
- Selecting [Convert to DocuWorks document] from the [Document] menu after selecting image files in the Desk workspace
- Converting an image PDF file to a DocuWorks document by using the [Import image PDF] plug-in from the plug-in menu in Desk.

### Types of image files that can be imported

You can import the following types of image files to DocuWorks:

- Bitmap files (extension: BMP)
- JPEG files (extension: JPG, JPEG, JPE, or JFIF)
- TIFF files (extension: TIF or TIFF)
  Importing a multi-page TIFF will create a multi-page DocuWorks document. For the supported compression format for the TIFF files, refer to "Main Specifications".

## Creating PDF documents from application data or image files

PDF documents originating from application data are created from print information sent to the DocuWorks PDF or Converter for DocuWorks by the application.
To convert application data or image files into PDF documents, the application associated with the data must be installed on your PC.
You can use any of the following methods to create PDF documents from application data:

- Dragging-and-dropping files to the Desk workspace
- Selecting [Import Files] from the [File] menu
- Selecting the DocuWorks PDF when printing from the application

### Attaching original data

You can attach a copy of the original file when creating a PDF document from a file. The attached file is called the original data.
Note
The original data is a copy of the file before it was converted. The original file is not deleted by attaching original data.
There are 2 models for creating documents from files. You can specify the model in the [Preferences] dialog box or when creating a document.

- Creating a page and attaching the original data
- Creating a page without attaching the original data

The original data attached to a PDF document is handled as an attached file.
You cannot perform operations for attached files in DocuWorks Desk.
Note
When you create a document using DocuWorks PDF, the original data are not attached.
Also, the application file summary is not inherited.

## Creating DocuWorks documents from scanned data

You can create DocuWorks documents by importing scanned data into DocuWorks. These DocuWorks documents are also called "image pages".
Before you use a scanner, verify that a TWAIN32 standard-compliant scanner driver is installed on your PC and the scanner is operational. Refer to the scanner document for more information.
If you are using a FUJIFILM Business Innovation or Fuji Xerox network scanner, confirm the TCP/IP and Device Folder settings with your system administrator.