Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning >Adjusting Cropping FramesAdjusting Cropping FramesYou can specify the scan area by creating a cropping frame on the image displayed in the Preview areaof the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen. When you click Scan, only the portion within the cropping framewill be scanned and passed to the application.Cropping Frame Types(1) Focus Cropping Frame (rotating thick broken lines)The settings in Basic Mode or Advanced Mode will be applied.(2) Selected Cropping Frame (stationary thick broken lines)The settings will be applied to the Focus Cropping Frame and Selected Cropping Framessimultaneously. You can select multiple cropping frames by clicking them while pressing the Ctrl key.(3) Unselected Cropping Frame (stationary thin broken lines)The settings will not be applied.NoteFocus Cropping Frame and Selected Cropping Frames are displayed in whole image view.Initial Cropping FrameIn thumbnail viewCropping frame is not displayed initially. Drag the mouse over a frame to create a cropping frame.In whole image viewA cropping frame (Focus Cropping Frame) is displayed automatically around the preview imageaccording to the document size. You can also create a cropping frame by dragging the mouse in thePreview area.NoteCropping frames are set according to the document size (Auto Crop) by default. For details, seeCropping Frame on Previewed Images in " Preview Tab " (Preferences dialog box).Adjusting a Cropping FrameThe cursor will change into (Arrow) when it is positioned over a cropping frame. If youclick and drag the mouse in the direction of the arrow, the cropping frame will expand or contractaccordingly.Page 667 of 949 pagesAdjusting Cropping Frames
