Batch Processing

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Mapsoft Redactor provides two batch processing modes: Batch Folder processing for fully automated redaction of multiple PDFs, and the Review & Redact Wizard for guided, file-by-file review with manual approval.

Batch Folder Processing

Extensions > Mapsoft Redactor > Batch Folder

Batch folder processing applies a saved configuration to every PDF in a folder, producing redacted output files in a separate output folder.

  1. Choose Extensions > Mapsoft Redactor > Batch Folder.
  2. Set the Input Path to the folder containing the PDFs to process.
  3. Set the Output Path to the folder where redacted files should be saved.
  4. Enter a file filter (e.g., *.pdf) to select which files to process.
  5. Optionally enable Recursive to include subfolders.
  6. Select a Configuration from the dropdown (previously saved batch configurations).
  7. Click OK to begin processing. A progress bar shows the status.

Batch Folder Options

OptionDescription
Input PathThe folder containing PDF files to process. Click Browse to select.
Output PathThe destination folder for redacted output files. Click Browse to select.
File FilterA wildcard pattern to select specific files (e.g., *.pdf, Report_*.pdf).
RecursiveWhen enabled, the batch processor also processes PDFs in subfolders of the input path.
ConfigurationA named batch configuration that defines which markup and redaction operations to apply.

Warning

Always use a separate output folder from the input folder. If the input and output paths are the same, original files will be overwritten by their redacted versions.

Review & Redact Wizard

Extensions > Mapsoft Redactor > Review & Redact Wizard

The Review & Redact Wizard combines batch scanning with manual review. Files are opened one at a time, marked up automatically, and then presented for review before the operator approves or skips each file.

  1. Choose Extensions > Mapsoft Redactor > Review & Redact Wizard.
  2. Set the input and output folder paths.
  3. Select a markup method: Dictionary, All Text, or All Images.
  4. If using Dictionary, select the dictionary name from the dropdown.
  5. Enter a file filter to select which files to process.
  6. Click Start to begin the workflow.
  7. Each file is opened and marked up automatically. Review the annotations.
  8. Click Approve to redact and save the file to the output folder, or Skip to move to the next file without redacting.

Markup Methods

MethodDescription
DictionarySearches for all entries in the selected dictionary and places redacting annotations on matches.
All TextMarks up all text content on every page for complete text redaction.
All ImagesMarks up all images on every page for complete image redaction.

Tip

The Review & Redact Wizard is ideal when redaction decisions require human judgment. The automatic markup saves time, and the review step ensures no content is redacted incorrectly.

Batch Configurations

Batch configurations are named presets that define the complete set of operations applied during batch processing. They are managed through the plug-in's batch integration system and can be created, edited, and deleted via the batch configuration dialog.

A batch configuration bundles:

Note

Mapsoft Redactor also exports a custom HFT (Host Function Table) that allows other Mapsoft plug-ins, such as Acrobatch, to drive redaction operations programmatically using saved configurations.

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