I just purchased DEVONthink Pro 4. I figured out a way to get my scansnap to scan into DEVONthink. Is there a way that I can scan directly into a group in DEVONthink and not into the inbox. For example, for auto receipts I have a group called auto and under that a couple groups with each auto - like Toyota and Honda. If I wanted to scan a receipt I have forthe Toyota, can I scan directly into that from the Scansnap? Secondly, with Scan to DEVONthink chosen as the under Scan Settings in Scansnap Hoome, other than clicking on the scan button on the computer screen, will pressing on the physical button on the scanner itself scan to DEVONthink? I guess I could play around and test with the physical button but trhe more important question is the ability to scan into a group in Devonthink automatically rather than having the scans go into the inbox. Thank you.
Welcome @userplaty
No, you can’t directly target a group in the ScanSnap profile. Groups created in DEVONthink don’t exist in the filesystem so there’s nothing to select.
You should read the In & Out > Handling Paper (Other Options) section of the help for the recommended way to set up a ScanSnap profile to use with DEVONthink.
At the basic level, set DEVONthink’s Settings > Files > Import > Destination to Select group and the group selector will appear when receiving scans.
Above that, it is possible to use the Data > Classify or View > See Also inspector to classify documents via DEVONthink’s internal AI.
Going beyond that, it’s possible to create automations, e.g., smart rules, batch processing, or scripts, to assist in filing.
Like Bluefrog said, I would just make a rule that moves it for you to the group where you want into go.
Thank you Bullfrog and Sweeneyj for you quick responses! I will try your suggestions.
You’re welcome.