Abstract: A method and system for automatically indexing electronic image files generated by a scanner (38) and scanner control application (24) with records in a computerized record keeping system application (22) having an association module (23). The method includes designating a presently selected record (62) by selecting a specific record within computerized record keeping system application (22), generating an electronic image file (60) of a document by scanning the document using scanner (38) controlled by scanner control application (24), and automatically associating electronic image file (60) with presently selected record (62) using an automated routine stored in association module (23). A system for automatically sharing data between scanner control application (24) used for controlling scanner (38) during the generation of electronic image files (60) and computerized record keeping system application (22) used for creating and maintaining records.