[duxuser] Re: Basics....
- From: "Corbett, James" <James.Corbett@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:05:47 -0500
George:
When do I apply the "ALT + 1", prior to translation or post translation?
Then I'll go quietly away.
Jim
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From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of George Bell
Sent: January 24, 2012 10:01
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Subject: [duxuser] Re: Basics....
Hi Jim,
We've made that mistake too.
First, from the file menu, select "Translate". This converts the document into
braille format.
Second, from the File menu, select "Emboss", not "Print". There's a subtle
difference between the two.
George.
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Sent: 24 January 2012 14:43
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Subject: [duxuser] Re: Basics....
Ok.
So I did as you suggested with a text document.
I brought it into DBT, ensured that my cursor was at the first of the doc,
pressed ALT + 1 and then tried to print said document.
1. Is printing different from embossing?
So, the embosser was turned on, I selected print from the file menu and notta.
Jim
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On Behalf Of George Bell
Sent: January 24, 2012 09:37
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Subject: [duxuser] Re: Basics....
Hi Jim,
I presume you have a Version 4 Index. Ask your supplier to explain how to
increase the embossing pressure via the unit's set-up system.
George.
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Sent: 24 January 2012 13:09
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Subject: [duxuser] Re: Basics....
Hello:
Many thanks for all of your responses.
One other question with a bit of digression: I have had type one diabetes for
forty years, I've played guitar for forty two years and I was once in the
industrial trades. I say this because the ends of my fingers are not the most
sensitive for those very reasons.
I have a brand new Basic S embosser and an Alva display. More particularly with
the embosser, is there a way of making the Braille sharper or at least stand
out more?
Jim
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On Behalf Of George Bell
Sent: January 24, 2012 04:06
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Subject: [duxuser] Re: Basics....
Hi Jim,
With you web expertise, I'm inclined to suggest that perhaps you could look for
some material on the web, and save as text.
Open the saved text file in DBT. Make sure the cursor is at the beginning of
the document and press Alt + 1. This will cause what follows to be translated
using Grade 1.
Translate and emboss, and you should have a grade 1 document.
As we've known each other for so long, I'm happy to continue off list if you
like. (It can't be any worse than teaching Visual Basic!)
George.
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Sent: 23 January 2012 18:17
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Subject: [duxuser] Re: Basics....
Sharon:
Should have mentioned that I live and work in Ottawa Canada.
Due to an impaired immune system, I can't use Braille books that someone else
has touched. I'm looking for something that I can print out myself and use.
PS, this is not a phobia but a real life concern.
Jim
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On Behalf Of Sharon Ewing
Sent: January 23, 2012 13:06
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Subject: [duxuser] Re: Basics....
James, try National Braille Press for some books in grade 1 (uncontracted
Braille). They might have some for people just learning? Also, if you want to
check, the Lutheran Braille Workers produce Bibles in uncontracted, or they
used to, if that's of interest to you.
Sharon Ewing
Kewing Enterprises
Training, Support and Sales
Houston Office
Phone: 713-888-0092
Cell: 832-466-6748
Austin, Texas
Phone: 512-340-0062
Fax: 512-369-1854
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Web: http://www.kewing.com
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Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 11:49 AM
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Subject: [duxuser] Basics....
Hello all:
Nearly twenty years ago I was taught grade one Braille and I've rarely used it
since.
Aside from printing out the alphabet is there any other means to allow me to
practice my Braille?
I'm thinking like simple kids books that have already been translated.
Jim
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