Batching and Indexing Services


This page includes our most common objective indexing requests. We do offer extensive indexing such as automatic barcode indexing for microfilms. However they are not described in detail on this page. Please discuss your advanced needs when you contact us.


Batching/Grouping Files for Microfilm

There are several options to batching your paper. Batches are commonly acquired by following your current filing system. Keep in mind additional batch points create more index points which could become costly..

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Indexing Batched Files from 16mm and 105mm Microfilms

The methods you use to file or retreive your documents is usually the information that is indexed.
 

Microfilm Level I

  • Uses a From: ____ - To: ____ range on the film box or fiche title. This method ONLY indicates the first and last file on the roll or a fiche all others in between must be manually searched for. This method is very effective IF all the files are in perfect order otherwise this method can be very frustrating while trying to locate a 'misfile.'
  • Best for basic archiving with minimum retrievals.
  • Allows for only one data field to be used.

Examples:    
Microfilm Level I - 105mm fiche title   Microfilm Level I - 16mm roll film box label

 

Company Name

Application Title

Master/Duplicate

FR: First file TO: Last file

Roll #0001

Date Filmed: 00/00/0000

6000 images

 

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Microfilm Level II
  • Uses a cross referencing system that refers the user to the exact roll and frame or fiche and frame position that any predetermined file begins on. Extremely effective BULLET-PROOF method for all files; superior for files that are NOT in exact order. This reates the capability to search for files using one or more fields.
  • Best used when frequent retreivals are needed.
  • Allows for multiple cross referencing data fields, (i.e. Name, SSN#, File#, Date etc...)

Examples:    
Microfilm Level II - 105mm fiche with Alpha Numeric display   Microfilm Level II - 16mm roll film with Numeric Display

   
   
     
Microfilm Level II - 16mm or 105mm Sample Data Spreadsheet

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Data Output Formats

  • The data can be delivered to you on paper, 3.5 floppy, zip disk, CD-R or electronically with encryption if needed..
  • A variety of popular Windows® formats are available: (Access, Excel, Word, DBase, Fox-Pro, Text Files, ascii and others)
  • Additional formats can be arranged.

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