Bulletin Type: Software Operational Procedure Number: ECR5Date Posted: 5/15/2008 Product Name: eClipseReader and Screen Reader Compatibility Version: eClipseReader 3.0 or later Category: Installing third party scripts for JAWS 6 or LaterIssue:eClipseReader's web browser requires the use of a third party screen reader for blind users to access this internet. This is by design as using a screen reader you are familiar with should make navigating the internet easier and does not require you to learn new commands to surf the Internet. Operating a screen reader such as Window-Eyes or JAWS with eClipseReader causes multiple audio voices to play simultaneously creating a confusing and undesirable reading environment.
Reason:
This is because eClipseReader includes its own built-in screen reader and is a tool for playing audio books. Running a screen reader in parallel with eClipseReader adds yet a third audio voice creating a confusing and undesirable reading environment where multiple reading voices are heard.
Solutions: Install eClipseReader JAWS Scripts
Installing scripts for JAWS.
First download the JAWS scripts created for the version of JAWS you are using. Scripts are available for JAWS version 6 through 9. To copy script files into the user settings folder, do the following: 1. Navigate to and select the third party scripts
folder, Select all scripts and then press CTRL+C to copy them. In JAWS version 5.10, the location for settings files remains C:\JAWS510\Settings\Enu\ Additional information regarding eClipseWare Screen Reader Compatibility
It is recommended to set your screen reader to run in Silent Mode when using a screen reader with eClipseWater and eClipseWriter or versions of eClipseReader that do not include a Web Browser.
In silent mode your screen reader continues to operate normally when every you switch to another applications and only goes silent when focus is placed in eClipseWater and eClipseWriter. Configuring your screen reader in this manner seamlessly integrates eClipseReader's internal screen reader with your primary screen reading application and stops one application from speaking over the other.
Creating a silent association can provides a desirable reading environment as it allows eClipseWater and eClipseWriter to manage when voicing of menu items and messages occur preventing its screen reader from speaking at the same time a book is playing or read. Silencing your screen reader in this manner usually allows a Braille display to continue to operate and display text on the screen even though the screen reader voice is silent. If your screen reader is configured to use the same SAPI 5 voice used by as eClipseWater and eClipseWriter switching between applications becomes even more seamless and well integrated.
See the procedures below on how to create a silent association for eClipseWriter and eClipseWater when operating JAWS or Window-Eyes.
2. Installing custom scripts for your screen reader and eClipseReader is required for to fully enable screen reader compatibility if a silent association is not used. Scripts are available for download via the eClipseReader support page and will be made available on your eClipseReader installation CD. Follow the procedures included with your screen reader to install custom scripts for eClipseReader. Note: scripts are not always available for every version of your screen reader as scripting requirements may change as screen readers evolve.
Note: eClipseReader-EyeNet Version 4.0 - includes a Web Browser that is not self-voicing. Blind users should use their screen reader when using this feature to surf the web and access media from a web service that is compatible eClipseReader-EyeNet 4.0. To do so installing eClipseReader Scripts or Sets better manage silent mode and Web Browser voicing operation for your screen reader. Procedure to Setup a Silent Association for Window-Eyes and JAWS.
For more information about creating silent associations consult your screen reader manual. |