[brailleblaster] Re: Help File
- From: "John J. Boyer" <john.boyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: brailleblaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 10:57:30 -0500
Good comments, Vic.
On graphics, I think we should have an images directory in the helpDocs
directory. Whoever is making the installer will have to obtain the
images and put them in that directory. They could be made available as a
zip file on the website.
John
On Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 08:31:00AM -0400, Vic Beckley wrote:
> François,
>
> Good start on the documentation. Here are my comments:
>
> You say:
> If you have not yet installed BrailleBlaster please download the
> installation package
> that is appropriate for your computer
> hardware and software (32 or 62-bit, Windows, Mac or Linux). The
> installation package
> is available here:
>
> There is now no need for different packages for Windows. At least change it
> to 64-bit instead of 62-bit.
>
> You say:
> Note that BrailleBlaster is a Java(?) application that requires a Java(?)
> run-time
> environment or equivalent.
>
> This sounds a little technical to me for a simple tutorial.
>
> You say:
> BrailleBlaster can use a simple embosser without the need for special
> software. Please
> consult your manufacturer's instructions on how to install your embosser.
> You will
> need to create a print queue that processes plain text as a format.
>
> Do most users know how to create a print queue that processes plain text as
> a format? I don't.
>
> You say:
> Text View
> This is where the text (black) of a document is created, displayed or
> edited.
> Normally the cursor will be placed here when you first start BrailleBlaster.
>
> What does "(black)" mean?
>
> You say:
> Translating the Text
> Click on theTranslate
> item on the tool bar: you should now see characters displayed in the Braille
> View.
>
> As many of the intended users will be blind and blind users won't be
> clicking on the toolbar, the alternative menu method should be presented
> here too. Of course, this will change if automatic translation is
> introduced.
>
> You say:
> TheEmboss
> menu item should bring up a popup panel that allows you to choose the print
> queue
> to
>
> Users don't send documents to a print queue. They send them to a printer.
>
> Of course, these are just my thoughts. Take them or leave them. Good start.
>
>
> Best regards from Ohio, U.S.A.,
>
> Vic
> E-mail: vic.beckley3@xxxxxxxxx
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: brailleblaster-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:brailleblaster-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of François Ouellette
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 12:21 PM
> To: brailleblaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [brailleblaster] Help File
>
> Hi,
>
> This is a fragment of what I have been working on. It is pure HTML and
> should be easy to view and use to anyone.
>
> Feedback please.
>
> F.
>
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John J. Boyer; President, Chief Software Developer
Abilitiessoft, Inc.
http://www.abilitiessoft.com
Madison, Wisconsin USA
Developing software for people with disabilities
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