[bksvol-discuss] Re: How do I How do I
- From: Chanelle Hill <chanellemh@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:05:03 -0500
Hi Kim,
First, I wouldn't recommend cutting the file from your computer. It is
nice to have a backup copy on your computer in case something goes
wrong. I would just copy and paste. If you didn't want to do that, I
think that you can download the file from Bookshare again.
The rtf file will display in your preferred reading grade--Grade 2.
However, if you place one of your cursor buttons on a word, it will
display in computer Braille since the rtf file is in a rich text file
format. It shouldn't bee too difficult to edit in Computer Braille.
Most often for literary books, you just need to know the Computer
Braille punctuation symbols.
When I am proofreading on my BrailleNote, I prefer to choose the
"editing" option which will display all formatting. It does get a
little tedious; however, it is easier to catch words or phrases that
are italicized, bolded, or have other formatting that you know
shouldn't be there. In editing mode, alignment indicators will also be
displayed (for example, dollar sign c for centered, dollar sign r for
right aligned, dollar sign i for indent, dollar sign p for new
paragraph, and so forth). The other available options you may choose
from are reading, which does not display any formatting, layout, which
shows you how the text will actually appear on a line, and automatic,
which detects what you are doing and sets the display accordingly (I
am not entirely sure though).
Hopefully this helps you a little. Doing anything for the first time
is a fun learning experience. Let me know if what I have written isn't
clear to you.
Chanelle
On 7/26/09, Kim Friedman <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi, Chanelle, I wasn't planning to use active sync at all. I was thinking
> I'd download the file to my documents folder, hit ctrl+X to cut it to the
> windows clipboard, put in my card, select the correct folder, then hit
> ctrl+V and paste the file in. When I proofread, I take it I must use
> computer Braille to do it? I know Grade 2 Braille and that's my preferred
> reading grade. I suppose I'll keep the computer Braille handbook by me so I
> can use it, and of course I'll read the file using keyword to open the file.
> When I proofread, should I change the BrailleNote's format in any way? I
> know I'd want to make it readable in Braille. Anything you can send me that
> will help me will be helpful. I suppose everyone must go through doing
> something for the first time. Any mentoring I get will reassure me. Regards,
> Kim.
>
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> Dear Kim,
> Files that need proofreading come with a .rtf extension. It is not necessary
> to unzip the file.
> There are several ways to proofread on the BrailleNote. First, you could
> download the file on to your computer and transfer it to a compact flash
> card, which would then go into your BrailleNote. Compact flash cards fit
> into the slot at the back of the BrailleNote. If you have an MPower, I think
> that there is an additional SD card slot.
> Bookshare volunteers have recommended putting the file on a card as opposed
> to transferring via ActiveSync since the conversion from rtf to pwd and back
> again messes with formatting and other attributes in the file. However, if
> you are stuck using ActiveSync, there is an option under the tools menu
> where you can specify that ActiveSync not convert files to a compatible
> format with the device you are using.
> Someone can correct me if the ActiveSync option I have described doesn't
> work or if it still messes up the file.
> I personally prefer to transfer my files to the BrailleNote after
> downloading them to the computer. In this way, I can do several proofreading
> tasks in Microsoft Word that involve a quick find and replace, adjust font
> and formatting, and count and/or insert page breaks correctly.
> Alternatively, you could download the file of the book that you are
> proofreading directly on to your BrailleNote via the Internet. I would still
> recommend inserting a storage card before downloading and then having the
> file go to whatever card you want to use. There are a number of different
> methods for proofreading, so hopefully you find one that works best for you.
> Mayrie created a scan and proofreading checklist describing her method that
> someone could pass along to you.
> Please feel free to ask more questions if my explanation is confusing.
> At the same time, I am sorry if I gave you information that you have already
> heard. I have been very busy and not keeping up with the list lately.
> Good luck and happy reading,
> Chanelle
>
> On 7/26/09, Kim Friedman <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi, Shelley I found Son of It Was a Dark and Stormy Night by Scott
>> Rice in the books being processed list and I read the history up to
>> the time you submitted the book. It hasn't arrived on the checkout
>> list. I guess I wait until it arrives there, correct? What steps
>> should I take then? I'll use my BrailleNote to proofread it. I take it
>> I proceed as if it were a zip file and give my password and all that?
> Sorry, but I'm extremely new at this.
>> Thanks and best regards, Kim.
>>
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