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TactileView software manual Visit us at https://thinkable.nl Table Of Contents 1.01 System requirements and product details .................................. 3 1.02 Downloading TactileView ............................................. 4 1.03 Installing software .................................................. 5 1.04 Installing updates and beta versions ...................................... 9 1.05 Transfer installation or uninstall TactileView .............................. 10 1.06 Download and installation troubleshooting ................................ 11 2.01 Configuration wizard ............................................... 19 2.02 Software registration with SPC via internet ................................ 22 2.03 Software registration via distributor (no internet access) ....................... 23 2.04 Registration for multiple user accounts on single computer ..................... 24 2.05 Free demonstration mode ............................................ 25 2.06 Settings menu ..................................................... 26 3.01 Software window elements ............................................ 31 3.02 After launching the software .......................................... 36 3.03 Colours on screen .................................................. 40 3.04 Keyboard shortcuts ................................................ 44 3.05 Scroll wheel and key combinations ...................................... 46 3.06 Transparency and object stacking ...................................... 47 3.07 Bitmap and object drawing ........................................... 49 4.01 The 7 ways of creating a design ........................................ 51 4.02 Creating and opening files ............................................ 56 4.03 Importing images from the internet ..................................... 59 4.04 Importing images from file (.svg, .png, .jpg, ...) .............................. 62 4.05 Capture scanner or webcam image ...................................... 63 5.01 Layout tools ...................................................... 66 5.02 Portrait or landscape design .......................................... 70 5.03 Changing design orientation and size .................................... 72 5.04 Paper size vs. design size ............................................. 76 5.05 Alignment frame and grids ........................................... 77 5.06 Measurements grid (object alignment) ................................... 79 5.07 Braille grid (text alignment) ........................................... 80 5.08 Design mode: dot view/line view ........................................ 84 6.01 How to use the drawing tools icon bar .................................... 85 6.02 Add text label (braille) .............................................. 87 6.03 Select area; editing parts of the design ................................... 88 6.04 Detect shape ...................................................... 93 6.05 Filters; editing an imported image (.jpg, .png, ...) ............................ 96 6.06 Retouching tools; pen and eraser ...................................... 103 6.07 Draw objects; line, square, circle, ... .................................... 106 6.08 Draw table ...................................................... 113 6.09 Draw graph ..................................................... 118 6.10 Import (image from file, svg and figure) ................................. 119 1 / 226 TactileView software manual Visit us at https://thinkable.nl 6.11 Draw mammoth braille ............................................. 122 6.12 Draw letters and digits ............................................. 124 6.13 Editing object properties ............................................ 126 6.14 Using audio styles ................................................. 135 6.15 Using variable relief height .......................................... 139 7.01 Differences between the text tools ...................................... 142 7.02 Settings - Braille tables ............................................. 143 7.03 Braille tables - Inherent braille properties ................................ 148 7.04 Text label - Computer keyboard input .................................. 151 7.05 Text label - Braille keyboard input ..................................... 155 7.06 Text label - Math input ............................................. 156 7.07 Editing text labels (braille) ........................................... 157 8.01 Introduction on mathematical notations ................................. 163 8.02 Text label - Math input (equation in braille) .............................. 165 8.03 Graph properties for best tactile usability ................................ 168 8.04 Creating a graph ................................................. 175 8.05 Graphing multiple lines ............................................. 181 8.06 Saving grids as MyGrids ............................................ 183 9.01 Inserting graphics in Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) ...................... 185 10.01 Accessibility with a screen reader (introduction) ........................... 189 10.02 Settings - Speech ................................................. 191 10.03 Drawing tools - Menu driven design (Ctrl+L) ............................. 193 10.04 Browsing and selecting objects (Tab or Shift+Tab) ......................... 200 10.05 View - Context menu (Ctrl+K or Enter) ................................. 201 10.06 View - Show properties (Ctrl+J) ...................................... 202 10.07 View - Play audio style (Ctrl+I) ...................................... 203 11.01 Introduction and preparation steps .................................... 204 11.02 TactileView graphics suite products ................................... 207 11.03 Considerations .................................................. 209 11.04 TactileView digital pen - Basic operation ................................ 210 11.05 Using Explore Mode (ClickPad) ...................................... 211 12.01 Printing with a braille embosser ...................................... 213 12.02 Properties of different braille embossers ................................ 215 12.03 Embosser driver installation ......................................... 218 12.04 Effect of printing properties on tactile usability ........................... 219 12.05 Printing on swellpaper (microcapsule paper) ............................. 222 12.06 Printing multiple designs; booklet ..................................... 223 12.07 Troubleshooting common printing issues ................................ 225 2 / 226 TactileView software manual Visit us at https://thinkable.nl 1.01 System requirements and product details System requirements Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 or 10; for Mac OS X, a Windows emulator is required Licence One-time purchase, unlimited use Delivery Registration key via email Available languages Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish File formats TactileView files (.bpx); import .txt, .svg, .jpg, .png, .bmp, .tiff or .gif Internet requirements TactileView can be used offline, but specific functions (e.g. map maker, designs catalog) require internet access Software security A registration key is valid for software registration on one computer only Supported printers Supported embossers Index (V2, V3 and V4), ViewPlus (all models), Enabling (all models), Elotype, Puma, Gemini, Mountbatten Brailler 3 / 226 TactileView software manual Visit us at https://thinkable.nl 1.02 Downloading TactileView The Tactileview software is available for download and installation on Windows computers. The software is compatible with Windows XP, Windos 7, 8 and 8.1. For use with other operating systems, you will need a Windows emulator (such as Boot Camp or Parallels for Mac OS X). Free trial The software can be launched in demonstration mode without registration. All features are available, however files cannot be saved and prints will contain watermarks. In order to run the software in full version, you need a software product code (SPC). You can purchase a software product code (SPC) in the Thinkable shop. Download Click here to visit the download page in case you have not yet downloaded the software. Please note that administrator rights are required to install the software on your computer. 4 / 226 TactileView software manual Visit us at https://thinkable.nl 1.03 Installing software To install the software after downloading, launch the TactileView installer from the USB drive or download folder. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. In the last dialog, choose 'Finish', then launch the software from the Windows Start menu. Show installation steps Step 1: Software details. Click 'Next' to proceed. 5 / 226 TactileView software manual Visit us at https://thinkable.nl Step 2: Installation options. Select the folder in which TactileView will be installed if necessary and click 'Install' to proceed. 6 / 226 TactileView software manual Visit us at https://thinkable.nl Step 3: TactileView installation. This will be completed automatically. 7 / 226 TactileView software manual Visit us at https://thinkable.nl Step 4: Installation has finished. Click 'Finish' to close the installer. First launch During the first launch you will be asked to select your user language. Select your language from the list, then click 'OK' to confirm. Please keep in mind that a