Version 6 introduces a new feature 'Image Import' that will allow auctioneers to import images either by set inventory numbers or by a particular auction with lot #'s specified. The tool will take you through a very straightforward 5-step process similar to Importing Buyers or Importing Inventory.
Step one reminds you to make a backup prior to importing images, and is where you will need to browse for your directory of images. You will want all of your images to import in one centralized folder so you can use this tool.
Step two is where we will want to specify to use inventory or lot numbers, and also allows us to choose to append the images already in the system or to overwrite the existing images completely.
Note: When importing images for lot #s in an auction, be sure that you have the correct Auction chosen in the drop-down menu.
Step three deals with the new barcode image features. In such an instance, if you utilize barcode inventory, you can first capture an image with the barcode in that photo, then capture all other images from the particular item. When performing an image import with the barcode features activated, you will need to select the 'Analyze Images for Barcodes' checkbox.
| • | Auction Flex can analyze your images for barcodes. When a barcode is found it is assumed to be the Inventory# or the Lot# (depending on your assign images by selection in Step 2). |
| • | All images following the barcode are assumed to belong to the previously read barcode until a new barcode is found at which time the process repeats. |
| • | You will likely be able to use the barcode analysis in its default configuration by simply checking the box to Analyze Images for Barcodes. |
| • | Barcode labels printed directly from Auction Flex will be Code39 and this will likely be the only barcode type you need to scan for. |
| • | All additional options are for advanced "tweaking" of the barcode analysis. |
Step four is the area that you will assign the images to certain lot/inventory #s (dependent upon step 2 selection). You will first need to click on the 'Start Folder Image Analysis' button. You can also choose here if you wish to include or exclude that particular image's import with the batch.
Once you have all of your settings finalized, proceed to step five and click on the 'Import Images' button to complete you image import.