Comparison of Addmen OMR Software with Gravic Remark Office OMR Software and other Similar OMR Solutions
The Addmen OMR software came into existence twelve years ago, a complete breakaway from the old technology OMR software. However, the OMR software is not the only product that provides OMR solutions. Rather, there are several such products in the market and Gravic Remark Office OMR software is one such. Here we have a presented a report of Addmen OMR software comparison with Gravic Office OMR software. OMR Sheet DesignAddmen's OMR sheet design process is quite easy and can be done by anyone. These sheets can be created by using the drag and drop method to arrange the OMR bubbles on the sheet. On the other hand, the OMR template creation by Gravic is more complex. It can be used only by experienced professionals who work in specific projects that have defined purposes. It would be difficult for a DTP operator who works in educational institutes to learn the workings of the Gravic software to design the OMR sheets. With Addmen, you can design sheets in Word, CorelDraw and other open source DTP software. The Addmen OMR software is quite flexible and can be used as per your requirements. Also, you can design the sheets with free form placements of the blocks. Also, there is no need to calibrate the sheets separately as this is done during the designing process. The OMR sheets that are designed based on the old technology can also be calibrated with this software. Different modules for different functions: The OMR reader software is divided into two modules: the OMR answer sheet checker and the OMR form reader. The answer sheet checker is used to read and evaluate OMR answer sheets, while the OMR form reader is used for collecting data from application forms, surveys, feedback forms, etc. As these have different functions, Addmen thought it would be best to provide them separately to the users so that they do not get confused. On the other hand, Gravic provides both these facilities together. The result is a software with a complex user guide. You would have to go through different settings and provisions which may be irrelevant for your work or purpose while using this software. However, you do not have to face such problems with the Addmen software as it is quite short as well as simple. Due to this, we are able to provide good user experience. Real-time resolution: Addmen provides real time resolution for problems caused due to wrong bubble filling. You would get alerts in case of duplicate ID, blank ID, invalid ID, unexpected ID, multiple filled columns, missing test or set code on the OMR sheets. This is a feature which is not found in any other OMR software. Psychometric analysis: Apart from checking OMR answer sheets, Addmen's OMR software provides reading of psychometric analysis. We do this checking with few parameters including Item Discrimination Index, Difficulty Level of Question, Point Biserial Coefficient, Fergusion's Delta, Kuder Richardson Reliability Index, Item Response Curve, etc. Though our psychometric analysis is at a very basic level, we plan to enhance the product as per market requirements. Index points: Our OMR software does not work on the basis of timeline based technology which is used in most other OMR software. Due to these index points, Addmen's OMR software provides accurate results even if the sheets are skewed or tilted. This software does not depend on the straightness of the scan like the timeline based technology. In no way does the OMR software compromises on the accuracy of the results. Comparison of Addmen OMR Software With other OMR Software like GravicThe OMR process involves three steps: OMR sheet designing and printing, OMR sheet scanning, and reading and processing through OMR software. Let us compare the Addmen OMR software with other such software on these three parameters. Comparison on the basis of OMR sheets (designing and printing)Designing and printing the OMR sheets with Addmen's OMR software is quite simple and does not require you to have high geometric skills, which are necessary in case of other OMR designing software. Let us take a look at the differences: Other OMR Solutions Designing the sheets take a long time. One needs geometric skills for designing the sheets as the bubble matrix has to be arranged manually. The calibration of the sheets has to be done separately and manually, which is tedious as well as time taking. You can only make two colored OMR sheets with these systems. You need to use thick papers for printing the OMR sheets. Also, the sheets have to be cut accurately. The printing of OMR sheets becomes very expensive because you need special papers as well as special printers. The cost of one sheet would come around Rs. 1.25 The sheets have to be ordered in advance and getting these sheets can take time. In case the sheets have to be used at different locations, they have to be supplied from central stores. Addmen OMR Software Sheets are designed using simple drag and drop method. You do not have to waste time in aligning the sheets manually. This is done by the software automatically. The calibration of the sheets is done automatically during the designing process. Both black and white as well as colored OMR sheets can be made. You can use the regular A4 sized copier sheet for printing. In case of offset printing, use paper that is suitable for that type of printer. The sheet cost is very less as you can use photocopiers, laser printers and offset printers for printing OMR sheets. The cost per sheet would be around 50 paise. You can use laser prints of the OMR sheets in case of emergency. The sheets can be designed at one place and shared with the others through the server. Then the sheets can be printed at these individual locations.
Comparison on the basis of Scanning of OMR SheetsAddmen's OMR software does not require the use of special scanning machines used earlier. These were expensive and also not widely available. However, the OMR software uses regular image scanners, which reduce the cost of OMR sheet printing drastically. Other OMR Solutions The sheets are printed with two colors and hence the scanner requires color dropping facility. This is available only in professional scanners. These professional scanners are expensive. Some OMR solutions still use OMR scanners or OMR checking machine. The lowest price of a professional scanner is approximately Rs. 25000.
Addmen OMR Solutions The OMR software has color dropping facility and does not need a professional scanner. A low-end scanner used in offices is enough. You can also use professional scanners although this is not necessary. You can also use a flatbed scanner. Office copiers of models like Xerox, Canon, Panasonic, etc. can also be used. The least expensive ADF scanner model is available at approximately Rs. 7500
Comparison on the basis of OMR softwareThe main job of the OMR software is to read the OMR sheets, and Addmen's software is the best as it uses totally new and proprietary technological approach. The other OMR companies have made an effort to alter their OMR solutions to stand the tough competition of Addmen OMR software. The vision behind the development itself speaks all about the future of the product. Other OMR Solutions Dependent on OMR scanning machines which only government organizations and big examination bodies could afford. However, not many institutes or organizations used this software. The test patterns were simple. The price of an OMR machine was around Rs.3.5 to 5 lacs. However, China-made hardware scanners were available at Rs. 180000. Accuracy of the results dependent on the thickness and equal size of the sheet. The speed of reading the sheets depended on the speed of the scanner.
Addmen OMR Solution This software does not need expensive scanners. The number of OMR users has increased, due to which different types of OMR patterns are required. The OMR software reads scanned OMR sheets and hence does not require high end scanners. The OMR software is affordable. It is available at 10% price of the OMR scanner. The price of the scanner would depend on your needs as well as budget. The cost of papers for printing the OMR sheets is minimal. It provides 100% accurate results even if the scanned sheets are tilted or skewed. The software can read 1-4 sheets in 1 second as per the speed of the PC.
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