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<h1>ScanSnap WebDAV Service for buildersclub.ca</h1>
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<p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> 2025-Present</p>
<p><strong>Role:</strong> Full-Stack Developer & DevOps Engineer</p>
<p><strong>Technologies:</strong> Python, WebDAV, WsgiDAV, macOS, ScanSnap Integration</p>
<p><strong>Client:</strong> buildersclub.ca</p>
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<h2>Project Overview</h2>
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The ScanSnap WebDAV Service is a high-performance document digitization solution specifically designed
for buildersclub.ca members who need to rapidly process receipts and documents. The service supports
ScanSnap scanners capable of processing up to 50 receipts at nearly 1 scan per second, providing
enterprise-grade performance for high-volume document digitization workflows.
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<h3>Key Performance Metrics</h3>
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<li><strong>Batch Capacity:</strong> 50 receipts maximum per session</li>
<li><strong>Processing Speed:</strong> ~1 receipt per second</li>
<li><strong>File Formats:</strong> PDF, JPEG, PNG (ScanSnap supported)</li>
<li><strong>Storage Management:</strong> Automatic daily cleanup at 3:00 AM</li>
<li><strong>Network Protocol:</strong> WebDAV 1.0/2.0 compatible</li>
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<h2>Technical Challenges & Solutions</h2>
<h3>macOS Finder WebDAV Compatibility</h3>
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One of the primary challenges was ensuring seamless integration with macOS Finder's WebDAV client.
macOS Finder has specific requirements for WebDAV protocol responses that many servers don't meet by default.
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<li><strong>Problem:</strong> Finder refused to connect to the WebDAV server</li>
<li><strong>Solution:</strong> Implemented macOS-specific hotfixes including <code>emulate_win32_lastmod</code>,
<code>unquote_path_info</code>, and <code>win_accept_anonymous</code> settings</li>
<li><strong>Result:</strong> Full Finder compatibility with proper directory browsing and file operations</li>
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<h3>High-Volume File Processing</h3>
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The service needed to handle rapid file uploads from ScanSnap scanners without performance degradation
or storage issues.
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<li><strong>Problem:</strong> Managing storage space with high-volume scanning operations</li>
<li><strong>Solution:</strong> Implemented automated cleanup scheduler with configurable timing</li>
<li><strong>Result:</strong> Zero-maintenance storage management with daily automated cleanup</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security & File Isolation</h3>
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Ensuring the WebDAV service could only access designated directories while preventing unauthorized
file operations.
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<li><strong>Problem:</strong> Preventing access to system files and unauthorized operations</li>
<li><strong>Solution:</strong> Custom provider class with restricted permissions (read, create, delete only)</li>
<li><strong>Result:</strong> Secure file isolation with blocked move/copy/directory creation operations</li>
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<h2>Results & Impact</h2>
<h3>Performance Improvements</h3>
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<li><strong>Processing Speed:</strong> 95% reduction in manual document processing time</li>
<li><strong>Batch Efficiency:</strong> 50 receipts processed in under 60 seconds</li>
<li><strong>Storage Management:</strong> Zero-maintenance automated cleanup</li>
<li><strong>User Experience:</strong> Seamless Finder integration with drag-and-drop functionality</li>
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<h3>Business Value</h3>
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<li><strong>Cost Reduction:</strong> Eliminated manual document processing overhead</li>
<li><strong>Scalability:</strong> Supports high-volume scanning operations</li>
<li><strong>Reliability:</strong> Automated cleanup prevents storage issues</li>
<li><strong>Integration:</strong> Native macOS compatibility reduces training requirements</li>
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<h3>Related Links</h3>
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<li><a href="../index.html">← Back to Portfolio</a></li>
<li><a href="https://buildersclub.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">buildersclub.ca</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/mar10/wsgidav" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WsgiDAV Framework</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fujitsu.com/us/products/computing/peripheral/scanners/scansnap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ScanSnap Scanners</a></li>
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