This section identifies the key concepts behind how this document management system operates. This information will help you throughout the rest of this document.
A document is represented as a file on the file system. What sets a document apart from other files is its use. documents usually contain text or other data that can be searched for retrieval. Common document formats include PDF [Definition: Portable Document Format], Microsoft® Word®, and Microsoft® Excel®. Some document formats contain content and/or metadata that may be inherited when imported. For a full list of these file types, see Appendix A, Supported File Types with Existing Content.
Document properties, also known as index fields, tags, or metadata, provide a classification system that helps you find documents more quickly and accurately in Content Central.
Ademero strongly recommends the use of document properties when capturing information.
When paper images have been captured from a scanner or other input device, Content Central converts them to PDF files. The PDF format conveniently stores images, text, and document properties in one file.