[duxuser] Re: Basics....
- From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:13:45 -0000
Hi Jim,
I'll provide a little more detail for others benefit.
To change Grades and other issues, it is normally all done in the text
screen BEFORE you Translate.
When you hold down the Alt Key and press the number 1, a Code (which
you won't immediately see) is inserted into the document AT THAT
POINT.
I stress the "at that point" because that's exactly where the Code is
placed. This allows you to switch between Grade 1 and Grade 2 (Alt +
2), etc..
From the View Menu, you can select "Codes", or you can key Alt + F3,
and these codes will be revealed. In this case, you will see
"[tx][g1]". This essentially tells the translation engine to revert
to the document's default translation, and then apply Grade 1 rules.
To turn off Coded View, go back to the View menu again, or Alt + F3
will act as a toggle on/off.
George.
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[mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Corbett, James
Sent: 24 January 2012 15:06
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Subject: [duxuser] Re: Basics....
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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[mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Corbett, James
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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From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of George Bell
Sent: January 24, 2012 09:37
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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.
From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Corbett, James
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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From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of George Bell
Sent: January 24, 2012 04:06
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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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[mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sharon Ewing
Sent: January 23, 2012 13:06
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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
Email: sales@xxxxxxxxxx
Web: http://www.kewing.com
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[mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Corbett, James
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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