I am sorry, I thought you were speaking from the programmers point of view
and I didn't realize that you were adapting it. Gerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:04 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Experimental version for blind and color blind people.
> Well, you've got to pick your poison sometimes. I did the needed work
> several years ago and have enjoyed the results ever since. The other
> options would be to wait for someone to make it screen reader accessible
> (I'd still be waiting), or to become a software geek and do it myself.
> The option I chose was the best for me.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
> On 11/29/2011 6:47 AM, Gerry Leary wrote:
>> Just make it screen reader friendly and then it won't be so much work.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 7:57 AM
>> Subject: Re: Fw: Experimental version for blind and color blind people.
>>
>>
>>> The implementation for blind ops seems similar to what has been in
>>> Writelog for a number of years. By adding the needed .wav files, and
>>> the needed lines in the .ini file, each field will be spoken as it is
>>> tabbed to, also dupe and mult. This works in all modes.
>>>
>>> The 2 most used files for me are my "Q" and "N" .wav files. I'll have
>>> the "Q" come up for any QTH type of field, such as state, county,
>>> section, etc., depending on contest. The "N" file is called for any
>>> number field, such as serial number, zone, power, or for a name, like
>>> in the NAQP.
>>>
>>> Finally, when trying to log a contact where some bad info has been
>>> typed in and the logger doesn't want to accept the entry, a .wav file
>>> will play, telling me "error in ..." whatever field is wrong. This
>>> last feature seems to be contest specific, since some contest modules
>>> will log the contact no matter what is typed in, and others will call
>>> one of the error files.
>>>
>>> Like some others, I had looked at N1MM some time ago and saw no benifit
>>> in changing. I hope this new version of N1MM is a help to it's users.
>>> Perhaps some of the features mentioned above could be added later to
>>> make N1MM that much better.
>>>
>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>
>>> On 11/28/2011 1:59 AM, Terry Robinson wrote:
>>>> Hi, as promised, here's the information about the experimental version
>>>> =
>>>> of N1MM Logger.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> Terry
>>>>
>>>> ************************************************************
>>>>
>>>> DESCRIBE ONLINE - IMPROVING ACCESS THROUGH INFORMATION
>>>>
>>>> Terry Robinson B.Sc
>>>> 82 Albert Rd.
>>>> Crosshill
>>>> Glasgow
>>>> G42 8DR
>>>> Tel: 0141 423 2683 - Mobile: 07771 610002
>>>> Web: www.describe-online.com
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>>>> From: Nick, NA3M=20
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Cc: 'Terry Robinson' ; 'Wasil Pakulev'=20
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:33 PM
>>>> Subject: Experimental version for blind and color blind people.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Experimental version with 2 new features that could help color blind
>>>> and
>>>> blind operators to use the logger is available:
>>>>
>>>> http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-list_file_gallery.php?galleryId=3D20
>>>>
>>>> It was built with the code for public version 11.11.03 and can be =
>>>> installed
>>>> as a regular update.
>>>>
>>>> 1. To enable assistance for color blind operators go to Config, =
>>>> Configure
>>>> Ports..., Other and select "Enable assistance for color blind operator"
>>>> check box.
>>>> When enabled, every callsign in the Band Map(s) window will have =
>>>> additional
>>>> letter(s) in front of it. For double multiplier stations (Green color)
>>>> =
>>>> there
>>>> will be "DM", for multiplier stations (Red) - "M", for non multiplier
>>>> stations (Blue) - "Q", for dupes (Gray) - "D" and non-workable stations
>>>> (Gray) - "N". In the Available window you will only see "DM" and "M"
>>>> letters. Blue colored callsigns will have no additional letter there.
>>>> In
>>>> =
>>>> the
>>>> Entry window the same letters will appear to the right of the frame
>>>> with
>>>> =
>>>> the
>>>> callsign and exchange in the label which is normally only used for Dupe
>>>> =
>>>> and
>>>> Split indicators.
>>>>
>>>> 2. To enable assistance for blind operators go to Config, Configure
>>>> Ports..., Other and select "Enable playing wav files for blind
>>>> operator"
>>>> check box. Then go to Audio tab and make sure that "Select Radio1
>>>> Output
>>>> Device" has proper Sound Card output selected there (the one that will
>>>> =
>>>> be
>>>> used for announcements). When this feature is enabled in S&P mode every
>>>> =
>>>> time
>>>> callsign is entered into the Entry window field and space is hit the
>>>> computer will play one of the wav files: Dupe.wav, DoubleMult.wav, =
>>>> Mult.wav,
>>>> NotWorkable.wav depending of the color of the callsign in the Entry =
>>>> window.
>>>> This way you will know if you need this station or it is a dupe. This =
>>>> should
>>>> also work for both ESM mode but the wav file will be played immediately
>>>> after you enter the callsign and hit Enter. The wav files that are used
>>>> =
>>>> for
>>>> this feature will be installed with this experimental version and will
>>>> =
>>>> be
>>>> located in {C:\N1MM Logger}\wav\Announcer folder, you can rerecord them
>>>> =
>>>> if
>>>> you would like to hear your own voice but keep them in the same folder.
>>>> =
>>>> The
>>>> path to the files should not be changed.
>>>>
>>>> If it will be easier for you to turn on/off this feature by editing the
>>>> =
>>>> N1MM
>>>> Logger.ini file after installing this experimental version look for the
>>>> setting with the name IsBlindOp and set it to True or False.
>>>>
>>>> Note: the announcer will only work in CW mode. Note2: make sure that
>>>> the
>>>> announcer audio is not hooked up to the radio so it will not be =
>>>> transmitted
>>>> accidentally.
>>>>
>>>> These new features will require serious testing before they will be =
>>>> added to
>>>> the public version. Let me know if you have any questions,
>>>>
>>>> Nick NA3M
>>>>
>>>> P.S. Special thanks to Steve N2IC and Terry GM3WUX for help with these
>>>> features.
>>>> P.P.S. Those who downloaded experimental version before 20.30 GMT today
>>>> should try newer version N1MM-testexeV11.11.03_C.exe.
>>>>
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