How would I get swt to work with my programs? I assume that I could write the code, compile, etc, but I would obviously have a hard time running it if it didn’t work with my screenreader. Basicly what I’m asking is, where would SWT come in to play? I assume I would need it to debug because I would need to test varius blocks of code before compilation. Also, is there a program for developing java applications that will let you enter the code, help you debug it, etc?
On 12/16/09, Thomas Ward <thomasward1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Nick, > When it comes to Java there are ways of making your Java software > accessible. Currently there are two accessibility solutions available. > The first is if you are using the Swing graphics toolkit for programming > you will need the Java accessibility bridge in order to get programs > like Jaws to interface with the Java program. The problem with this > solution is that currently not every screen reader has Java access > bridge support. So even if you can get Jaws to work with your Java > application there is no guarantee that Window Eyes or something else > won't have a problem with it. Therefore I'd stay clear of the Swing > graphics toolkit for accessibility reasons. > The second solution is to use the SWT toolkit. What makes SWT different > here is that it is a Java based wrapper for the underlying standard > graphics toolkit for the target platform, such as the Win32 API on > Windows, so that any kind of programs you create use the standard GUI > for programming. The advantage is because it uses say Win32 instead of a > totally Java based GUI all of the screen readers I know of, including > Window Eyes, can use the Java application without the need of any > special software like the Java access bridge. So if you do decide to go > with Java I recommend using SWT rather than Swing for your programs. > > HTH > > > > Nick Helms wrote: >> good question! I'd like to take some computer science classes, >> possibly next summer to learn some programming, but I'm not sure with >> language to persoo. I've been told that java is a good starting point, >> but I don't believe I've ever used a program created with java that is >> usable with jfw. >> > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > -- Nick Helms "I will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do." twitter: Nickster919 --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
