You can make python use sapiu with pytts easier than using the say tools well at least I think it’s easier. Ken From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Homme, James Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 2:16 PM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Python and Sapi5 Hi Storm, I'm not absolutely sure of this, but I believe that if you get Jamal's SayTools installation from http://www.nonvisualdevelopment.org that you may be able to use that to do what you need. It incorporates some SAPI tools. I know it uses Python, but I'm not sure how extensively. Jim Highmark recipients, Read my <http://mysites.highmark.com/personal/lidikki/Blog/default.aspx> accessibility blog "If a green on green tree falls in the forest and you're there, can you see it?" "Not unless you have a screen reader." :) From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Storm Dragon Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:00 PM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Python and Sapi5 Hi, In Windows XP through the modern version, is it possible to change the computer's default voice and speaking rate? If this is possible, what is the easiest way to get it to speak using Python. I need to have ne version that can be interupted with the next text to be spoken, and one that waits until the current speaking is finished before speaking the next message. Thanks Storm -- Thoughts of a Dragon: http://www.stormdragon.us/ What color dragon are you? http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/alustriel07/what-color-dragon-would-you-be/ _____ This e-mail and any attachments to it are confidential and are intended solely for use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not keep, use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. The views expressed in this e-mail message do not necessarily represent the views of Highmark Inc., its subsidiaries, or affiliates.