Hi Mike, Now you rang a bell in my old head. I could not figure out how that file got into my download folder when I downloaded the new Jaws 18 update. Now I remember I did a backup of my settings. Thanks for waking me up. Mr. Ed
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:35 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] What is this Jaws file. Howdy Mr. Ed, Short explanation: The JAWS settings backup files are saved with an SBAK extension. This backup file can then be easily imported on any computer running JAWS 18 or later and ... Long explanation: What's New in JAWS 18 - Part One This is Google's cache of http://doccenter.freedomscientific.com/doccenter/doccenter/rs25c51746a0cc/what's%20new%20in%20jaws%2018%20part%20one/02%20What's%20New%20in%20JAWS%2018%20-%20Part%20One.htm. It is a snapshot of the page as it appeared on Sep 15, 2017 19:56:08 GMT. The current page could have changed in the meantime. Learn more Full version Text-only version View source Tip: To quickly find your search term on this page, press Ctrl+F or ⌘-F (Mac) and use the find bar. What's New in JAWS 18 - Part One NOTE: For those of you participating in the live Webinar, the following link will open the documentation in a new browser window. New Features Added in JAWS 18 The following features are new to JAWS 18. For more information and complete demonstrations, go to the FSCast web page and listen to episodes 131 and 132. Migrate Settings from Prior Versions of JAWS We have reintroduced the ability for users to merge all user customized settings from the prior version of JAWS into the latest version. This includes any application and default settings, scripts, dictionary entries, graphics labels, PlaceMarkers, flexible web rules, personalized web settings including custom labels, speech and sounds schemes, and voice profiles. When JAWS 18 first starts after an install and it detects that there are custom user settings for JAWS 17 available, you will be asked if you want to migrate these settings to the current version of JAWS. Choose Yes to migrate your settings from JAWS 17, or choose No to start with the default settings in JAWS 18 and launch the Startup Wizard. Once the settings have been migrated, a dialog box opens where you can configure the JAWS startup options. This dialog box contains the same options found in the Start JAWS Options dialog box, which is accessed from the JAWS window by opening the Options menu, Selecting Options, and then choosing the Automatically Start JAWS button. Once you have confirmed how you want JAWS to start, choose OK to save and close the dialog box. NOTE: Due to significant changes to the settings file structure prior to JAWS 17, custom user settings can not be migrated from versions of JAWS older than version 17. The Migrate Settings Dialog box in JAWS 18 The Migrate Settings Dialog box in JAWS 18 Completely New Import and Export for JAWS Customized User Settings JAWS 18 now enables you to quickly and conveniently export all of your JAWS user settings including application and default settings, custom scripts, dictionary entries, graphics labels, PlaceMarkers, flexible web rules, personalized web settings including custom labels, speech and sounds schemes, and voice profiles to a single backup file which can be stored or shared with other JAWS users. The JAWS settings backup files are saved with an SBAK extension. This backup file can then be easily imported on any computer running JAWS 18 or later and these settings will be used by that copy of JAWS. To export settings to an SBAK file, open the Utilities menu located in the JAWS application window, open the Import/Export menu, and select Export Settings. The Export Settings wizard opens and guides you through exporting your settings. During this process, you can choose to export all user settings, or select specific settings to export. By default, the SBAK file is saved to the Desktop using the name JAWS<Version Number>SettingsBackup (where Version Number is the JAWS version currently running when using the export feature). You can specify a different location and file name if necessary, as well as add optional comments to provide more information about why you are creating the backup. Once the export is complete, the SBAK file containing your settings can be shared with other JAWS users through email or a file sharing service such as Dropbox, or stored on a USB flash drive. To import JAWS settings from an SBAK file, open the Utilities menu located in the JAWS application window, open the Import/Export menu, and select Import Settings. The Import User Settings wizard opens and guides you through importing the settings. By default, the import will merge the settings from the backup file with existing user settings and if a setting in the user folder conflicts with a setting from the backup file, it will be replaced by the setting from the backup. However, you can also choose to simply replace all current settings in the user folder with the contents of the backup or, when merging and there is a settings conflict, you can choose to keep the current setting. During the settings import, the current settings in your user folder are automatically backed up. If you find that the settings that were imported from the SBAK file are not working as expected, you can restore the previous settings. To restore, open the Utilities menu located in the JAWS application window, open the Import/Export menu, and select Restore Settings. The Restore Settings dialog box opens where you can select the backup file to restore. Choose the Restore button to replace the current settings in your JAWS user folder with the settings from the backup. Some instances of when you might use this feature include: list of 4 items • You want to use the same JAWS settings on multiple computers, such as in a training center or school computer lab. • You create a lot of customizations and you want to be able to back them up so you can easily import them when you install a new version of JAWS, elliminating the task of having to manually reconfigure everything. • A friend would like to use some of your flexible web rules and voice profiles. You could use the Export Settings wizard to only export these particular settings, send the resulting SBAK file to your friend, and if they are running JAWS 18 or later, they can import the file containing your flexible web rules and voice profiles into their copy of JAWS. • A script developer could send you a SBAK file containing custom scripts and settings for an application that is used at your job and the Import Settings wizard will quickly import all settings and script files to the correct locations in your JAWS user folder. Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers! Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mr. Ed To: JAWS-Users-List 2 Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 9:06 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] What is this Jaws file. Hi Gang, I downloaded the latest Jaws 18 to my download folder. When I went to my download folder I saw the new Jaws 18 download and there was another Jaws file there. Here is what it Is called,. JAWS18SettingsBackup.sbak What is this file? Mr. Ed For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
