Efficient Document Conversion With BiBatchConverter

BiBatchConverter automates file processing by running a virtual printer driver in the background to convert any printable document into PDFs, TIFFs, or other image formats. Automation is primarily achieved through Directory Monitoring (Watch Folders) via the BiBatchConverter Service Manager or using the Command Line Interface (CLI). 1. Automation via Directory Monitoring (Watch Folders)

The easiest way to automate conversion is to configure the BiBatchConverter Service Manager to watch specific folders. It runs as a Windows Service, meaning it continues processing files in unattended mode even after a user logs off.

Create Folders: Create an Input folder (where you drop files to convert) and an Output folder (where converted files will go) on your local machine or network drive.

Open Service Manager: Launch the BiBatchConverter Server Service Manager UI.

Configure a Monitored Directory: Add a new monitored directory. Link your newly created Input folder to it.

Set Output Format: Define your target file type (e.g., Searchable PDF, TIFF, JPEG) and point the destination to your Output folder.

Start the Service: Turn on the service. Any printable document (Word, Excel, Text) placed into the Input folder will automatically convert and move to the Output folder in real-time. 2. Automation via Command Line Interface (CLI)

For developers or advanced administrators, you can use the BiCommandLineConverter tool to execute batch conversions through scripts or scheduled tasks.

Open Command Line: Launch the Command Prompt as an Administrator.

Navigate: Change directories (cd) to the folder where BiCommandLineConverter.exe is installed.

Execute Command: Run a command string specifying the input file and target parameters. For example:BiCommandLineConverter.exe -i “C:\Docs\invoice.docx” -o “C:\Output” -f PDF

Automate via Task Scheduler: Save your command lines into a .bat (Batch) script and schedule it to run at designated times using Windows Task Scheduler. Advanced Automation Features BiBatchConverter – Black Ice Software