I hate to say this to you all, but the upcoming version of Nvda, 2013.1,
which is currently in its first public beta, supports a wide number of
Braille displays than previously. Also, it is now possible to input in
Computer Braille using Braille displays with a Braille keyboard.
I seriously think Gw Micro has some catching up to do in this area.
Just my £0.02 worth.
Christopher Hallsworth
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On 11/03/2013 07:05, Vaughan Dodd wrote:
Greetings.
It is my strongly held belief that GW Micro has been unable to demonstrate a
continued commitment to supporting the integration of Braille into
Window-eyes.
It has been noticed that whenever users such as myself raise questions
regarding Braille displays, Braille input and Braille improvements
generally, GTW responses are noticeable by their absence.
Contrast this with users who post regarding low vision products such as
ZoomText. The response from GW staff has been, (as it should be) prompt and
I hope for the users interested in such things, helpful.
I am holding off on renewing my SMA, as features that I have asked for,
which relate to Braille, are clearly not seen as important.
Recently: I raised the matter of direct Braille input using Focus Displays.
Several users speculated, but nothing from GW. One user offered to try and
develop the key assignments - I wonder if GW provided suggestions to that
user off list?
I have supported other users who have commented about the need for
translation, and implicitly, people have supported my suggestion that the
Braille hot keys need to be redesigned.
CSUN has almost concluded, and to the best of my knowledge - nothing from GW
Micro concerning improvements to Window-Eyes's support of braille users.
There are other trade shows which provide ample opportunity for the profile
of Window-Eyes for Braille users to be raised.
My challenge to GW Micro, via its own listserv, is to outline to us what the
plans are for improvements to Braille Support.
Vaughan.
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