[sib-access] Re: zooming in and out.
- From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <sib-access@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:17:50 -0000
Hi Dan,
I'm answering this partly with my sales and marketing hat on.
I would vote to keep the 400% zoom, if only for the simple reason that
it shows people how little you can actually see at that level.
Even then, there are occasions when a symbol or sign is normally so
small, it is beneficial to let the student get a better look at the
shape.
Additionally, using the zoom, you can take screen shots, and print
them on to swell paper, resulting in a magnificent tactile image.
George.
-----Original Message-----
From: sib-access-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:sib-access-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dan Rugman
Sent: 31 January 2010 22:28
To: sib-access@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [sib-access] zooming in and out.
Hi all,
I've added a function which lets you type in the zoom level directly,
without needing to use Ctrl+Dash and Ctrl+=. The steps for changing
the zoom
level to 62.5% would be:
1. Press Keystroke to go to the zoom level edit box.
2. Type in 60.
3. Press Enter to return to the score.
Note that you don't need to type in the zoom level exactly. EG: typing
in 60
will set it to 62.5. And you certainly don't need to type "%" after
the
number.
The important question is, do we keep the keystrokes for zooming to
62.5%
and 400%. My personal feeling is that it would be best to do away with
them.
The reason for the 400% zoom level is that Sibelius runs more quickly
at
higher zoom levels. However, 400% is not always necessary, especially
in
scores with a small number of instruments. Also, some users are
finding that
they don't need the much higher zoom level, because there machine is
powerful enough to cope at a lower one.
I added the 62.5% zoom level to make reading text when editing text
items
more reliable. However, it's clear that this is not enough on it's own
to
ensure good behaviour from JAWS. In other words, even at 62.5% you may
find
that JAWS can't read the text. The reasons for this are far too
complicated
to script around easily.
Would there be any serious objections to me dumping the Ctrl+Alt+Dash
and
Ctrl+Alt+Equals keystrokes. I understand that they are convenient, but
the
new method is not arduous and offers more flexibility. Also, those
keystrokes only offer two zoom levels. If you want others, you still
have to
use Ctrl+Dash and Ctrl+Equals to zoom in or out in steps.
Your thoughts?
Dan Rugman
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