Here's how I do it. This is not "the perfect" solution, it's just what
works for me.
I use Kurzweil1000 and occasionally msword 2003 to proofread with.
When I download the book from the bookshare site, I download it as an rtf
file in a directory called "in progress" under the kurzweil educational
systems directory.
Then I start kurzweil and open that file I just downloaded. First thing I
do is save it as a .kes file. This is now my working file.
I do everything I need to to the .kes file. If I screw up the whole book
somehow, I open the rtf file and save it as a .kes file again (overwriting
all my bad changes).
If I need to go into word for something I save the resultant rtf file with
a v1 after the name.
Hope that makes sense.
Bob
"We know the future will outlast all of us, but I believe that all of us
will live on in the future we make,"
Senator Edward M. Kennedy
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn I" <lynnskyi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:49 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Keeping a working copy of a file.
Hi Bud!
Everyone has a different method of backing up their files. The important
thing is to do what works for you.
Personally, I do not number my working copy of a file. I don't like working
with multiple files of the same name with different numbers.
Here's what I do with regard to proofreading--the process I use is a bit
different when scanning because of OpenBook's peculiarities. It it's helpful
to anyone, I'm glad.
1. Download RTF file from Bookshare.
2. Go to that downloaded file and copy it to another folder. (In my case I
copy it to my flash drive and put it in a folder called "Bookshare RTF
files." I know I can always go back to that file if I make a major mistake
when proofreading.
3. Open the original file I downloaded. That is the file I work on--my
working copy, as it were.
4. I then copy that file to my flash drive to a folder I created called
"book validation".
5. Each time I quit working on my (working copy), I put in a marker. I
usually use the words "start here". When I end the session, I immediately
close the file and copy it to the flash drive and replace the copy I have in
my "book validation" folder.
This process eliminates the need for draft 1, 2, 3, and so on. It also makes
it very easy to find where I left off. I simply open the file and search for
the words start here, delete those words, and I'm good to begin proofreading
again.
HTH
Blessings.
Lynnsky
-----Original Message-----
From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann Parsons
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:52 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: help, I'm in trouble!!
Hi all,
Bud, we all learn from experience. I'm not as methodical as Valerie, but I
do at least keep an original copy and a working copy. Her idea seems good
to me, especially if you're going to do a major revision like this. I may
use it.
Ann P.
--
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