Is it possible to write a program in Python that takes info from a document scanner and sends it to something like the PeachTree Accounting software? -


i'm trying make company's accounts payable system little more automated , wondering if write program in python takes information (e.g. invoice number, date, company name) scanned document or pdf , sends peachtree accounting. goal reduce amount of data entry , scan hard copies of invoices, info manually entered, , place in appropriate spot in peachtree. know may shot in dark @ appreciated.

you trying solve 2 distinct problems.

first, whether can extract information scanned document depends on format of scanned document , fonts used. if you're talking invoices in general -- is, invoice received party business -- insoluble problem. if you're talking 1 invoice 1 company printed in guaranteed consistent format using ocr friendly fonts, might able extract data. if can induce parties send invoices modify them contain bar-coded information, problem becomes more solvable.

there exist ocr libraries python won't work miracles. in general, if want automatically process invoices should require suppliers submit them in machine readable format such xml using agreed-upon format.

the second problem want solve whether can write information peachtree. depends on whether peachtree offers published file format or, better, api allows access files. quick google indicates do.


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