Re: Cutting and Pasting in Finder

2013-07-23 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, Thats not necessary. Instead of cut, its called move in OS X. Press Command C to copy the file/folder to the clipboard. Now, instead of pressing command V to paste, press command option V to move. hth Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.i

i pal

2013-07-23 Thread Cait and Maggie
Hi, does anybody here have any experiences with i pal to share? considering it and the hover cam, but want input before making a final decision. Before somebody suggests it, I've tried docuscan and for some stupid reason I can't get it to work on my particular mac. Tech support at serotech can't

Re: [Maccessibility] Prizmo OCR App for iOS Enhances VoiceOver Support

2013-07-23 Thread Ray Foret jr
To spaek frankly, I am not impressed either. Text Detective doesn't get me much better results either. The only conclution I can come to is that no matter what I try, I'm just not aiming the camera lense quite right. Maybe that scan box thingy might be a good idea, at least as a learning tool

Re: Bluetooth Brail Display without Keyboard

2013-07-23 Thread erik burggraaf
Brailliant classic 24 sounds like your baby. You can probably even find one cheep. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the ontario disability support program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-88

Re: i pal

2013-07-23 Thread erik burggraaf
Hi, I teach Eyepal here in ontario and have a demo unit. It works great for me although occasionally a page won't focus properly. That seems to happen more on windows than on mac but I see one every so often. Best, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business

Re: Using the say command

2013-07-23 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello, Yes, it does have a default rate. Which can be over ridden by using the -r flag. However, I get the following error, when using the most basic form: say hello MTBEAudioUnitSoundOutput::PropagateProperty Error -10851 MTBEAudioUnitSoundOutput::PropagateProperty Error -10851 Hence why I as

Re: Using the say command

2013-07-23 Thread Alex Hall
It certainly can, and I don't know why you'd be getting that error. You might also try that command to run Applescript commands in the terminal, I believe it's OSA. That way, you could pass that command "tell VoiceOver to say "my text"" and VO should speak the text instead of the default voice. On

Re: Using the say command

2013-07-23 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello Alex, I'm confused, I asked about using the say command as I want to pass a text document to be converted into an audio file. One simple command should do it according to the say man page. I know nothing about Apple Script. That's for the dark winter evenings. Thanks. Gena Please Note:

Re: Using the say command

2013-07-23 Thread Alex Hall
Oh, text conversion is something different. What command are you using, and what output device? For instance, I'm wondering if the application is choking on the use of a bluetooth headset or some kind of redirecting program like Audio Hijack or Soundflower. On 7/23/13, Georgina Joyce wrote: > Hel

Re: Using the say command

2013-07-23 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Gena, Why not use the Add to iTunes as a Spoken Track command? It's by far the simplest way to do it. Cheers, Anne On 23 Jul 2013, at 17:45, Georgina Joyce wrote: > Hello Alex, > > I'm confused, I asked about using the say command as I want to pass a text > document to be converted i

iPhone BT keyboard command reference

2013-07-23 Thread Brandt
Hi there, I am looking for a set of iPhone Bluetooth keyboard commands? Please help. Warm regards, Brandt Steenkamp Sent from my macbook pro Contact me: Mobile/iMessage/WatsApp: +27781205013 Email: brandt.steenk...@gmail.com My ring to Skype: California, United States +(1)760-5140161

Re: iPhone BT keyboard command reference

2013-07-23 Thread Jenny Wood
Hi Brandt, Assuming you are using a kwarty bluetooth keyboard and not a braille keyboard, this should at least get you started. http://decadentwaste.net/decadentwaste/2011/03/navigate-using-a-bluetooth-keyboard-on-your-ios-device -- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.c

Re: Using the say command

2013-07-23 Thread Chris Blouch
This came up on Macvisionaries about a week ago: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/msg89254.html CB On 7/23/13 11:33 AM, Georgina Joyce wrote: Hello, Yes, it does have a default rate. Which can be over ridden by using the -r flag. However, I get the following error,

Re: iPhone BT keyboard command reference

2013-07-23 Thread Ray Foret jr
I love the way these sighted people misunderstand Voice Over. Don't you? Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in! Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! On Jul 23, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Jenny Wood wrot

Re: What is best way to join to mp3 files together please?

2013-07-23 Thread Chris Blouch
I think it will take most audio formats. I just wanted to show that you could mix them. I do wonder if it has to decode mp3s to do the splice and then re-encode them? If that is the case it might be better to use the old mpgtx which is also available via port install. CB On 7/23/13 1:35 AM, S

Re: new questions please! playing videos and navigating folders?

2013-07-23 Thread Chris Blouch
I thought you could just hit plain 'enter' to try and authenticate with a blank password. CB On 7/15/13 10:48 PM, ramy moustafa wrote: ok but if i left it blank, i hit vo plus space and i can't enter, must i do something to restart? Ramy moustafa saber licturer at: faculty of musical educati

Re: [Maccessibility] Prizmo OCR App for iOS Enhances VoiceOver Support

2013-07-23 Thread Janet Ingber
Check out ABBYY TextGrabber and Translator. I've reviewed several apps including Prizmo and TextDetective and ABBYY is my favorite. HTH Janet On Jul 23, 2013, at 7:09 AM, Ray Foret jr wrote: > To spaek frankly, I am not impressed either. Text Detective doesn't get me > much better results ei

Re: iPhone BT keyboard command reference

2013-07-23 Thread Kerri
Oh yes, it just makes my day. On 2013-07-23, at 11:36 AM, Ray Foret jr wrote: > I love the way these sighted people misunderstand Voice Over. Don't you? > > > Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind > built-in! > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray > S

Daisy readers for IOS?

2013-07-23 Thread Paul Hunt
Hello everyone. I have some Daisy books that I created with the Plextalk recording software and want to read them on my IPhone. Is there a Daisy reader for the IPhone? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: switching tabs in safari

2013-07-23 Thread Antonio M. Guimaraes Jr.
How do I create a new tab in the first place? Thanks, Antonio On Jul 21, 2013, at 1:46 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > In that situation, I put my left thumb on the control key and hold it down, > then use another finger to press the tab key. > > Hth, > teresa > On Jul 20, 2013, at 3:17 PM, Ray

Switching windows in Edit

2013-07-23 Thread Antonio M. Guimaraes Jr.
I have several open files in edit. How do I switch from one window to the next to jump from one file to another? Antonio -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send a

Re: Switching windows in Edit

2013-07-23 Thread John Panarese
The window switching command is command-accent. This should cycle you through the open windows within an application. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROF

Re: switching tabs in safari

2013-07-23 Thread Teresa Cochran
That would be command-T. Teresa On Jul 23, 2013, at 4:01 PM, Antonio M. Guimaraes Jr. wrote: > How do I create a new tab in the first place? > > Thanks, > > Antonio > > On Jul 21, 2013, at 1:46 PM, Teresa Cochran > wrote: > >> In that situation, I put my left thumb on the control key and

Re: Switching windows in Edit

2013-07-23 Thread Steve Holmes
Another way to do it is to press VO-F2 twice in succession to open the window chooser. Here you will have a vertical list of all currently open windows in that application. Then just arrow through the list to the one you want and then hit Return or VO-Space to focus that one. I often prefer thi

Re: [Maccessibility] Prizmo OCR App for iOS Enhances VoiceOver Support

2013-07-23 Thread Nancy Wyman
Yesterday I got excellent results from text grabber. I scanned several documents at work and I was able to identify each document. I use an iPhone for S. Nancy Badger, Ph.D Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Services UT Chattanooga Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spell

Re: Bluetooth Brail Display without Keyboard

2013-07-23 Thread Traci Duncan
Isn't the braille pen a good & very affordable option? I believe they have a model with 12Cells and no keyboard. http://www.braillepen.com On Jul 23, 2013, at 5:01 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > Brailliant classic 24 sounds like your baby. > > You can probably even find one cheep. > > Hope this