Perceptive Content: Web vs. Desktop Client

Web: Perceptive Experience, the web based instance of Perceptive Content, allows you to take advantage of most of the functionality of the desktop client via a web browser, so wherever you are, on campus or off, you can access your documents.

Unlike the Perceptive Content desktop client, the browser-based counterpart does not require any installations or upgrades on the computer. 

Desktop Client: The Perceptive Content desktop client provides the full functionality and features of Perceptive Content. Those who use the desktop client must upgrade whenever the server is upgraded whereas web users do not need to worry about this.

Comparison Chart

 Perceptive Experience (Web)Perceptive Desktop Client

Supported on Windows and Mac OS

YN

Access via web browser

YN - (requires installation)
Requires Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access:YY

View and process documents in workflow

YY

Edit index fields and notes

YY

Annotate documents

YY

Document search - use, create, and save filters

YY

Export/download document

YY

Capture - file import*

YY

Capture - scan documents

NY

Capture - ImageNow Printer

NY

Linking (Capture and Index)

YN

Index field drop downs in workflow

NY

*In order to utilize this functionality you will need to work with the Document Management Team to set it up. Please send an email request to: [email protected]

To install the desktop client, please contact your local IT support staff or Technology Help.

For more information about Perceptive Content, see the Perceptive Content page.

For information on Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and Duo Security authentication, refer to Use Duo with your Virtual Private Network (VPN).