The Layout Classifier is an image classifier. This type of classifier performs image-based classification by analyzing the graphical elements of an image. To use this classifier for a class, add one or two representative documents and train the project with these examples.

Documents with completely different layouts can be associated with a single class provided you have examples of each. Typically, layout classification is used to identify documents in a batch. Layout classification can also be utilized to recognize the sender of a letter if the sender’s document layout is unique. This might be the case for formal letters or invoices.

The Layout Classifier is configured once for a project on the Classification tab in the Project Settings window, and each class can be configured to use this classifier.

Configuring layout classification for your project involves the following:

• Configure the Layout Classifier

• Enable layout classification training for each class that uses this classifier

• Add training documents from another document subset or add new training documents to your Classification Set

• Train the project for layout classification