Hi Curtis
Audacity 2.1.1 introduced scrubbing, but it requires access to the
mouse. On 2 September I sent a post to the list, describing a script I
wrote to make scrubbing screen reader accessible. I have copied the
contents of that post below. I haven't heard back from anyone saying it
is dreadful, but nor has anyone said that they found it useful (smile).
I do find it useful, but have inside knowledge as to its workings.
Text of my original post follows. If the whole concept isn't too
daunting and you give it a go, feel free to get back to me with questions.
Andrew
Original scrubbing script post:
I am one of those people who have been pestering the Audacity people for
years to introduce scrubbing. When reading the release notes for 2.1.1
my initial excitement turned to disappointment when I realised that a
rodent is necessary to do the scrubbing.
I then turned my limited coding skills to writing a script to provide
scrubbing from the keyboard. All are welcome to try it and to provide
feedback. There are issues though. Unlike screen readers, that don't
actually read the screen, the script does. The screen resolution you
have set will determine whether it will find what it is looking for. I
am more than happy to provide what help I can if it doesn't work for
you, but can't promise to be successful.
The script is written in the AutoHotKey scripting language for Windows
(sorry Mac users). To use the script you either have to install
AutoHotKey or run the executable version of the script (see below) .
If you are interested in trying the script, make a note of the following
link:
https://www.sendspace.com/folder/xusytz
That will take you to a page where you
https://www.sendspace.com/folder/xusytzcan download all or any of the
following files:
audacity-win-2.1.1.exe - just in case you don't have the latest version
of Audacity
AutoHotkey112204_Install.exe - If you choose to install AutoHotKey
scrub-manual.htm - the manual for Scrubber
scrub.ahk - the Scrubber script
scrub.exe - an executable version of the script if you don't want to
install AutoHotKey
Get back to me with questions or suggestions.
Andrew
On 2/11/2015 7:23 AM, Curtis Delzer wrote:
Andrew you've done a great job.
I wonder if Audacity provides, as studio recorder does, a facility to "scrub" the area of play back so you can audibly hear where you are and thereby go to an exact place by sound to highlight and then delete.
