[bksvol-discuss] Re: Pac Mate question
- From: "Evan Reese" <mentat1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 13:10:09 -0500
As Ann said, you can read the files just fine. But unless they've upgraded the
processors in the newer ones, (and if you are not getting one of those newer
ones), don't try doing any global search and replace operations. You'll be
waiting a long time for it to get done. If it's a long book, then you'll be
waiting a really really long time.
Is the braille display that attaches to it going to be part of the package? If
so, and if you're a braille reader, you'll really like proofreading that way.
The Pac Mate has an on-the-fly braille translator in it. It isn't perfect, but
it's pretty good. You'll be able to proofread your rtf files in grade 2
braille. It's great. You'll be able to make corrections as you read along. You
just have to remember to enter the corrections in computer braille, not grade 2
braille. With a little practice, you'll get the hang of it and it'll become
second nature to you. (Actually, come to think of it, you'll need to enter
corrections in computer braille even if you're reading without the braille
display. If you don't know computer braille, you'll need to learn it to make
corrections in the rtf files.)
By the way, this is not an OT question.
Evan
----- Original Message -----
From: Martha Rafter
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 9:14 AM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] OT--Pac Mate question
Hi Folks,
I am pretty sure I’m getting a Pac Mate for Christmas. My question is
this: Can I proofread the rtf files from the Bookshare check-out list just as
it is, or do I need to purchase something else for the Pac Mate? Thanks so
much for your suggestions!
Marty Rafter
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