[jawsscripts] Re: What Am I doing wrong on this script?

  • From: Soronel Haetir <soronel.haetir@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:34:22 -0800

Oh come on,

Learning isn't fatal.
Won't you pleas try some
just to prove me wrong.

On 3/12/12, Jackie McBride <abletec@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Mark, my post was really not intended to be discouraging, as others
> have pointed out. Folks on this list can correct your mistakes for
> u--the key is do u know *why* we quote something as opposed to when
> quoting isn't necessary, for example.
>
> I'm just sayin I think you're tryin' to do calculus when  u haven't
> yet passed algebra, as it were. Every house has to have a
> foundation--that also applies to learning. I can't speak for all on
> list, but I think most of us on this list would love it if u wrote
> something like:
> I'm in chapter x of the basics of scripting manual. My assignment is
> y, & I'm struggling w/the following code. Having those on list correct
> your code only serves to foster continued dependence, *until* u learn
> the basics--at which point u can then say, "o, yeah--it's a string--of
> course it would have to have quotes". At that point, it serves as a
> learning tool. See the difference?
>
> I personally really want u to learn. I think others on list share that
> sentiment. But start on the first stair--don't try to take 5 at a
> time. Get the foundations down, & b4 long, you'll be helpin others on
> this list.
>
> On 3/12/12, Chris Smart <csmart8@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Mark, the Basics of Scripting manual assumes you know almost
>> nothing about scripting, and includes simple excercises to get you
>> up and running.  Other than someone coming over to your house for a
>> couple days of expensive paid tutoring, I can't really imagine an
>> easier way to get started!
>>
>> But, maybe some of us just have trouble gleaning information from
>> documentation, no matter how clearly it is written.
>>
>> Chris
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> CTS MASTERING: PROFESSIONAL MIXING AND MASTERING!
>> http://www.ctsmastering.com
>>
>> Dropbox: Have your stuff when you need it. 2GB is free
>> http://db.tt/bQ2GuIt
>>
>> __________�
>>
>> View the list's information and change your settings at
>> //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Blame the computer--why not? It can't defend itself & occasionally
> might even be the culprit
> Jackie McBride
> Ask Me Computer Questions at: www.pcinquirer.com
> Jaws Scripting training materials: www.screenreaderscripting.com
> homePage: www.abletec.serverheaven.net
> __________�
>
> View the list's information and change your settings at
> //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts
>
>


-- 
Soronel Haetir
soronel.haetir@xxxxxxxxx
__________�

View the list's information and change your settings at 
//www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts

Other related posts: