So are you saying that you can do this with a script of some kind? Kristeen
On Dec 29, 2012, at 2:17 PM, erik burggraaf <e...@erik-burggraaf.com> wrote: > unfortunately the design of braille display support on the mac is very > proprietary and doesn't take system shortcut keys into account. This is a > major detraction, but is in line with the design of most major screen readers > and braille displays. > > The only integrated system feature is the ability to run apple scripts using > a keyboard shortcut. > > It's not even possible to assign a function such as command o for open to a > braille display combination in system preferences under keyboard. > > best, > > Erik Burggraaf > Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at > $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. > Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 > or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > > On 2012-12-29, at 12:54 PM, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I don't think so, but I wonder if that can be defined? >> >> Les >> On Dec 29, 2012, at 12:14 PM, Kristeen Hughes <khwi...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Are there any keys on a Braille display that are used to simulate the >>> command and option keys or the control? >>> >>> Kristeen >>> >>> On Dec 29, 2012, at 10:38 AM, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks. I'll also check out the manual to see if there is a specific >>>> commands list for the Mac. In the meantime, I'll experiment with keyboard >>>> help. There doesn't appear to be that many Mac-specific keys, although >>>> Eric's suggestion about defining keys on the BrailleConnect seems >>>> interesting and may expand the capability of this display. >>>> >>>> Les >>>> On Dec 29, 2012, at 10:32 AM, cait furness <caitlyn.furn...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> You might also find some documentation on the apple pages under the voice >>>>> over section. >>>>> Caitlyn >>>>> >>>>> On 2012-12-29, at 10:21 AM, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Eric, >>>>>> >>>>>> Okay, thanks. I've started exploring the various key functions as you >>>>>> suggested. I really want to start using braille to navigate and read, >>>>>> so this will be a good jump start for this to occur. Thanks again. >>>>>> >>>>>> Les >>>>>> On Dec 29, 2012, at 9:25 AM, erik burggraaf <e...@erik-burggraaf.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Les, you can press control option K to start keyboard help and then >>>>>>> press combinations on your display to find out what they do. Space >>>>>>> plus the combinations on the braille keyboard activates some functions >>>>>>> while combinations of the round command keys at the side perform others. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> You can add, change or remove braille display shortcuts by opening the >>>>>>> voiceover utility and then the braille category, then the displays >>>>>>> tab, then the assign commands button. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> best, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Erik Burggraaf >>>>>>> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, >>>>>>> starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >>>>>>> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >>>>>>> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 2012-12-29, at 9:09 AM, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have just started using my BrailleConnect with our iMac. Is there a >>>>>>>> list of keys specific to using the Mac with' this display' or general >>>>>>>> keys for all braille displays for the Mac? I have an extensive list >>>>>>>> of i device keys, but most of them do not work when using the Mac. ' >>>>>>>> On my Connect, I figured out by trial and error what the ,F1 through >>>>>>>> F4 keys do, but I'm certain there are other key commands that I am not >>>>>>>> aware of. 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