In Perceptive Content imaging software, annotations are used to mark up and add comments to a document without affecting the original image. Annotations enable you to select, add notes to, or even block out parts of a document. The file types that support annotations are: TIFF (.tif), JPEG (.jpg), Bitmap (.bmp), GIF (.gif), and PNG (.png).

An Application Plan defines index keys of a document and connects Perceptive Content to other applications to link documents with the correct index key values. It is created in the Perceptive Content Management Console and set in a Capture Profile.

Documents are scanned in batches which are placed into the batches view of Perceptive Content. Once in the batches view, the batches undergo processing which includes separation into individual documents and quality assurance.

A tool integrated into the Imaging Service that can be used to run reports against data; often used to check user/group permissions.

A reusable collection of settings that simplifies entering documents into Perceptive Content imaging software. Captures profiles can set entities such as document keys, device choice, workflow queues, etc.

A licensing mechanism. Every scanner used with ImageNow uses a token; if all tokens are in use, another scanner cannot be configured until one is released.

Additional fields that can be used to describe a document. Custom properties are associated with Doctypes. The number of custom properties is not limited.

A special index key that is associated with custom properties.

Values set that define and describe a document. There are seven for campus’ implementation of ImageNow: Drawer, Doctype, and five optionable/customizable keys. Discrete documents cannot have the same value for all of the key(s) otherwise they will be considered the same document and effectively merged.

Software that enables you to "print" files into a .TIFF (tagged image file format); for desktop users, the ImageNow Printer will display as a device in the “Devices and Printers,” “Printers and Faxes” area of the Windows’ Control Panel.

A derivative of Visual Basic and Java; proprietary scripting language of Perceptive Software that automates business logic. Used in workflow queues.

A major component of Perceptive Content that allows users with appropriate permissions to manage many aspects of Perceptive Content including drawers, doctypes, application plans, etc.

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The desktop application used to access the Enterprise Content Management/Imaging Service at UW-Madison .

Perceptive Content, formerly ImageNow, is a Hyland system provided to campus that allows users to enter and store documents. Documents are commonly entered via scanner, but can be “printed” into the system or bulk-imported as well.

Perceptive Experience is the former web client of Perceptive Content, replaced by Titan in May 2026. For more information, see ECMS - Titan: Overview and Getting Started

Titan is the Perceptive Content web client that sets the foundation for all future Perceptive Content client updates. You can use Titan to access and view documents in the content management system regardless of operating system. Titan is optimal if you are looking to streamline your experience - allowing you to take advantage of single sign on (SSO) and use the most popular features of Perceptive Content. We have several KnowledgeBase documents about Titan. Click the Titan header to see Titan-specific documentation.