Xtender: Import Documents with Xtender

Summary

This tip is for anyone using the web version of Xtender, and who has the security to import documents into Xtender.

Documents can be manually added to Xtender in a couple different ways: either by scanning them directly into Xtender or by importing an electronic image. And you have 2 options for importing the electronic image: either with drag and drop, or by using the Add Page tools. Both options are described below.

How-To

Instructions

To import documents into Xtender, using drag and drop:

1. In the application list, select the appropriate application (example: DOCS, EMPL, ADMN, ID).
2. Select the New Batch button (or New Document).
3. In the Batch Name field, enter a temporary batch name, and click the Continue button.
4. Drag the document(s) you wish to import over to the Xtender window. Drop it anywhere in the Xtender window.
   Note: You can import a single document or multiple documents. If you have created a batch, you can break it up during indexing. 
5. Once the documents have been imported, they are ready to be indexed.
6. You can close this batch and create another batch. Or you can log out of Xtender and come back later to index the batch. Or you can index the batch right now. For instructions on indexing, see the Xtender: Index a Document article in the Knowledge Base. (Xtender: Index a Document )

To import documents into Xtender, using Add Page:

1. In the application list, select the appropriate application (example: DOCS, EMPL, ADMN, ID).
2. Select the New Batch button (or New Document).
3. In the Batch Name field, enter a temporary batch name, and click the Continue button.
4. Click the Add Page button.
5. The Add New Page window opens.
6. Click the Choose Files button and select the document(s) you wish to import.
   Note: You can import a single document or multiple documents. If you have created a batch, you can break it up during indexing.
7. Click the Upload button.
8. Once the documents have been imported, they are ready to be indexed.
9. You can close this batch and create another batch. Or you can log out of Xtender and come back later to index the batch. Or you can index the batch right now. For instructions on indexing, see the Xtender: Index a Document article in the Knowledge Base. (Xtender: Index a Document )
   
    

Outcome

You should be able to import documents with Xtender.

Further Readings 

For more tips on using Xtender, search for Xtender right here in the UNH IT Knowledge Base.
 

Need additional help?

If you have questions, please complete an online Document Management technical support form at https://td.usnh.edu/TDClient/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=131 or call the IT Service Desk at (603) 862-4242.