I can.
1. Open https://nvaccess.org/
2. Move to the first heading, We believe that every Blind + Vision
Impaired person Deserves the right to freely & easily access a computer!
3. Press tab, I'm at the top.

Now repeat this, but move to the second one, nvAccessLimited inside the
frame.
I'm not placed at the top again.

I assume this is a Firefox bug and not related to NVDA, because tab has
no special meaning to NVDA here, at least according to input help.

On 12/18/2018 1:13 PM, George McCoy wrote:

Travis,


I can not duplicate your issue.  I am running windows 10 pro, NVDA
2018.4 and firefox 64.0 64 bit.


George

On 12/17/2018 8:23 PM, Kwork wrote:

Thank you Abby. With the lack of responses to my question, I figured
it was somewhat isolated to me.

If you don't mind experimenting a bit with your installation, go to
the official NVDA site:

https://www.nvaccess.org/

The main page will be good enough as it's site wide for me.

Use the headings shortcut, the letter h, to go down a couple headings.
From there, and it doesn't matter if you do it immediately, or up and
down arrow a bit, tab once.

If you hear the following words,

NV Access Empowering lives through non-visual access to technology

You'll know that you've been returned to the top of the page.

Any other response means that you're not reproducing the same thing I
am here.

Thank you.

Travis

On 12/17/2018 3:59 PM, Abbie Taylor wrote:

I'm afraid I'm not reproducing this here, either, at least not on the
groups.io page for this message. After reading the message, I was
able to press Tab to get to the Reply button, then Tab a few more
times to get to the edit field where I'm now typing my reply.
However, I noticed earlier while proofing a post on my blog at
https://abbiescorner.wordpress.com, when I pressed Tab within the
post, it took me to the top of the post. I updated my NVDA just
yesterday, so will see what develops.
--
Abbie Johnson Taylor, Author
http://www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
http://abbiescorner.wordpress.com
abbietaylor945@gmail.com

Hi.

How are you trying to open it?

Are your file associations set to VlC?

What happens when you open it using the search box or run dialog?

If you’ve tried everything and there’s simply no VLC window opening, it may be time to re-install. There’s nothing special related to starting VlC; it should open like any other programme.

Hi, everyone,

I just put in a movie to try to watch but I can't get vlc media player to play now. The last time I used it was during the summer when I was watching a movie my sister gaveme for my birthday. How do I get this program to start?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Rosemarie

Rosemarie,

Try the context menu key

arrow down to open with. 

You should find vlc media player. 

Press enter.

Regards,

Charles

Hi.

How are you trying to open it?

Are your file associations set to VlC?

What happens when you open it using the search box or run dialog?

If you’ve tried everything and there’s simply no VLC window opening, it may be time to re-install. There’s nothing special related to starting VlC; it should open like any other programme.

Hi, everyone,

I just put in a movie to try to watch but I can't get vlc media player to play now. The last time I used it was during the summer when I was watching a movie my sister gaveme for my birthday. How do I get this program to start?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Rosemarie

Hi, Molly,

Happy Holidays to you and everyone on list.

Rosemarie



-----Original Message-----
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io [mailto:nvda@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf Of molly the blind tech lover
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 1:20 PM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] Season's greetings

Happy holidays, everyone.

-----Original Message-----
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mallard
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 12:05 PM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] Season's greetings

 From Italy as well... And Happy New Year too, ad Happy whatever people on this list celebrate!

Ciao,

Ollie




Il 18/12/2018 11:30, Cearbhall O'Meadhra ha scritto:

Happy Christmas, Quentin and everyone on the list.

All the best,

Cearbhall

m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e: 
cearbhall.omeadhra@...

*From:*nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> *On Behalf Of 
*Quentin Christensen
*Sent:* Monday, December 17, 2018 11:15 PM
*To:* nvda@nvda.groups.io
*Subject:* Re: [nvda] Season's greetings

Thank you Clive,

And a Merry Christmas to you and everyone on the list from NV Access 
and myself as well!

Quentin.

On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 9:51 AM Clive Pallett 
<clive.pallett@... <mailto:clive.pallett@...>> wrote:

    Hello everyone,

    Wishing you all on the list all the best for the season, whatever
    your celebrations.

    Best wishes,

    Clive Pallett


--

Quentin Christensen
Training and Support Manager

Official NVDA Training modules and expert certification now available: 
http://www.nvaccess.org/shop/

www.nvaccess.org <http://www.nvaccess.org/>

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NVAccess
Twitter: @NVAccess

Happy Christmas, Quentin and everyone on the list.

All the best,

Cearbhall

m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e:
cearbhall.omeadhra@blbc.ie

*From:*nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> *On Behalf Of
*Quentin Christensen
*Sent:* Monday, December 17, 2018 11:15 PM
*To:* nvda@nvda.groups.io
*Subject:* Re: [nvda] Season's greetings

Thank you Clive,

And a Merry Christmas to you and everyone on the list from NV Access
and myself as well!

Quentin.

On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 9:51 AM Clive Pallett
<clive.pallett@ptplace.co.uk <mailto:clive.pallett@ptplace.co.uk>> wrote:

Hello everyone,

Wishing you all on the list all the best for the season, whatever
your celebrations.

Best wishes,

Clive Pallett


--

Quentin Christensen
Training and Support Manager

Official NVDA Training modules and expert certification now available:
http://www.nvaccess.org/shop/

www.nvaccess.org <http://www.nvaccess.org/>

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NVAccess
Twitter: @NVAccess

Happy Christmas, Quentin and everyone on the list.

All the best,

Cearbhall

m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e:
cearbhall.omeadhra@blbc.ie

*From:*nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> *On Behalf Of
*Quentin Christensen
*Sent:* Monday, December 17, 2018 11:15 PM
*To:* nvda@nvda.groups.io
*Subject:* Re: [nvda] Season's greetings

Thank you Clive,

And a Merry Christmas to you and everyone on the list from NV Access
and myself as well!

Quentin.

On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 9:51 AM Clive Pallett
<clive.pallett@ptplace.co.uk <mailto:clive.pallett@ptplace.co.uk>> wrote:

Hello everyone,

Wishing you all on the list all the best for the season, whatever
your celebrations.

Best wishes,

Clive Pallett


--

Quentin Christensen
Training and Support Manager

Official NVDA Training modules and expert certification now available:
http://www.nvaccess.org/shop/

www.nvaccess.org <http://www.nvaccess.org/>

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NVAccess
Twitter: @NVAccess

Travis,


I can not duplicate your issue.  I am running windows 10 pro, NVDA
2018.4 and firefox 64.0 64 bit.


George

On 12/17/2018 8:23 PM, Kwork wrote:

Thank you Abby. With the lack of responses to my question, I figured
it was somewhat isolated to me.

If you don't mind experimenting a bit with your installation, go to
the official NVDA site:

https://www.nvaccess.org/

The main page will be good enough as it's site wide for me.

Use the headings shortcut, the letter h, to go down a couple headings.
From there, and it doesn't matter if you do it immediately, or up and
down arrow a bit, tab once.

If you hear the following words,

NV Access Empowering lives through non-visual access to technology

You'll know that you've been returned to the top of the page.

Any other response means that you're not reproducing the same thing I
am here.

Thank you.

Travis

On 12/17/2018 3:59 PM, Abbie Taylor wrote:

I'm afraid I'm not reproducing this here, either, at least not on the
groups.io page for this message. After reading the message, I was
able to press Tab to get to the Reply button, then Tab a few more
times to get to the edit field where I'm now typing my reply.
However, I noticed earlier while proofing a post on my blog at
https://abbiescorner.wordpress.com, when I pressed Tab within the
post, it took me to the top of the post. I updated my NVDA just
yesterday, so will see what develops.
--
Abbie Johnson Taylor, Author
http://www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
http://abbiescorner.wordpress.com
abbietaylor945@gmail.com

Thank you Abby. With the lack of responses to my question, I figured it was somewhat isolated to me.

If you don't mind experimenting a bit with your installation, go to the official NVDA site:

https://www.nvaccess.org/

The main page will be good enough as it's site wide for me.

Use the headings shortcut, the letter h, to go down a couple headings. From there, and it doesn't matter if you do it immediately, or up and down arrow a bit, tab once.

If you hear the following words,

NV Access Empowering lives through non-visual access to technology

You'll know that you've been returned to the top of the page.

Any other response means that you're not reproducing the same thing I am here.

Thank you.

Travis

On 12/17/2018 3:59 PM, Abbie Taylor wrote:

I'm afraid I'm not reproducing this here, either, at least not on the groups.io page for this message. After reading the message, I was able to press Tab to get to the Reply button, then Tab a few more times to get to the edit field where I'm now typing my reply. However, I noticed earlier while proofing a post on my blog at https://abbiescorner.wordpress.com, when I pressed Tab within the post, it took me to the top of the post. I updated my NVDA just yesterday, so will see what develops.
--
Abbie Johnson Taylor, Author
http://www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
http://abbiescorner.wordpress.com
abbietaylor945@...

   thanks for all your help. got it working and couldn't have done it
without you.
thanks again
larry

-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 12:02
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

I don't host any of them. Get it from Jeff's, link below.
I see what the problem is. You're probably using IE, which automatically
renames addons to zips, unless the server tells it not to. Also, copying
it to synthDrivers won't work
So you simply need to change the extension from .zip to .nvda-addon, or
download with Firefox or chrome.
Alternatively, do this.
1. Download the addon. You'll get a zip.
2. Copy it to your clipboard from explorer.
3. Open the NVDA menu, tools, Manage add-ons, install.
3. Paste. Press enter.

Download link:
https://jeff.tdrealms.com/Add-Ons/DECtalkUSB.nvda-addon

On 12/18/2018 10:54 AM, larry k wrote:

I've tried all of them on your site.
send me a link to the dectalk u s b  add-on and I think that one is in a
zip format, not an addon.
if this is the case, after putting drivers in the synth drivers folder,
it does not talk.
larry

-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:41
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

There are two different addons. One for the dectalk express which
connects through a serial port, and one for the dectalk USB which
connects through a USB port.
If you have a dectalk USB connected through the USB port, you want the
USB addon.
If you want to connect it through serial, you need the dectalk express
addon, and you also need to edit it to change the serial port (or change
the port in device manager to match the one the addon is currently
using).

On 12/18/2018 10:31 AM, larry k wrote:

I get the message, can not load synthesizer when I try and load express.
following is the log.

INFO - __main__ (11:24:59.428):
Starting NVDA
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.835):
Config dir: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda
INFO - config.ConfigManager._loadConfig (11:24:59.835):
Loading config: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\nvda.ini
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
NVDA version 2018.4
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Windows version 10.0.17134 workstation
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Python version 2.7.15 (v2.7.15:ca079a3ea3, Apr 30 2018, 16:22:17)
[MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)]
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using comtypes version 1.1.3
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using configobj version 5.1.0 with validate version 1.0.1
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:25:00.252):
Loaded synthDriver eloquence
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.252):
Using wx version 4.0.3 msw (phoenix) wxWidgets 3.0.5
INFO - brailleInput.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Braille input initialized
INFO - braille.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Using liblouis version 3.7.0
INFO - braille.BrailleHandler.setDisplayByName (11:25:00.252):
Loaded braille display driver noBraille, current display has 0 cells.
WARNING - core.main (11:25:00.272):
Java Access Bridge not available
INFO - _UIAHandler.UIAHandler.MTAThreadFunc (11:25:00.282):
UIAutomation: IUIAutomation5
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.721):
NVDA initialized
INFO - config.ConfigManager.save (11:25:32.114):
Base configuration saved
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:28:09.670):
Loaded synthDriver express
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
 File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",


line 85, in __init__
 File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
 File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
ERROR - stderr (11:29:08.423):
Exception in thread Thread-9:
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "threading.pyo", line 801, in __bootstrap_inner
 File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",


line 26, in run
 File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 246, in read
SerialException: Attempting to use a port that is not open
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
 File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",


line 85, in __init__
 File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
 File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
INFO - synthDrivers.espeak.SynthDriver.__init__ (11:29:08.467):
Using eSpeak NG version 1.49.3 dev
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.552):
Loaded synthDriver espeak
ERROR - unhandled exception (11:29:29.391):
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 595, in onCancel
 File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 851, in onDiscard
 File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 1177, in onDiscard
 File "wx\core.pyo", line 1392, in _EvtHandler_Unbind
 File "wx\core.pyo", line 1461, in Unbind
RuntimeError: wrapped C/C++ object of type Choice has been deleted

larry


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:30
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

First, let's get the basics out of the way. Do you have the drivers
installed?
If not, go here and get them. If your PC is 64-bit, you'll want the
64-bit driver:

http://www.axsol.com/downloads.php

Once these are installed, restart your computer and try again.

Last I checked many years ago, that addon worked. I don't have a
dectalk, so can't debug it here. If you really want it to work, we might
be able to debug remotely with you on Skype or something, but I can't
guarantee anything.

On 12/17/2018 1:15 PM, larry k wrote:

synth is connectedby u s b.
it doesn't talk at all.
this is the one labeled u s b.


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:12
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

What is it doing? Exactly which addon do you have and does it talk at
all? How is the synth connected, serial or USB?

On 12/17/2018 1:07 PM, larry k wrote:

the dectalk express add on doesn’t work correctly. does anyone have
any
tips to make it work with the synthesizer?
larry

I've tried all of them on your site.
send me a link to the dectalk u s b add-on and I think that one is in a
zip format, not an addon.
if this is the case, after putting drivers in the synth drivers folder,
it does not talk.
larry

-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:41
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

There are two different addons. One for the dectalk express which
connects through a serial port, and one for the dectalk USB which
connects through a USB port.
If you have a dectalk USB connected through the USB port, you want the
USB addon.
If you want to connect it through serial, you need the dectalk express
addon, and you also need to edit it to change the serial port (or change
the port in device manager to match the one the addon is currently using).

On 12/18/2018 10:31 AM, larry k wrote:

I get the message, can not load synthesizer when I try and load express.
following is the log.

INFO - __main__ (11:24:59.428):
Starting NVDA
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.835):
Config dir: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda
INFO - config.ConfigManager._loadConfig (11:24:59.835):
Loading config: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\nvda.ini
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
NVDA version 2018.4
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Windows version 10.0.17134 workstation
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Python version 2.7.15 (v2.7.15:ca079a3ea3, Apr 30 2018, 16:22:17)
[MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)]
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using comtypes version 1.1.3
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using configobj version 5.1.0 with validate version 1.0.1
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:25:00.252):
Loaded synthDriver eloquence
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.252):
Using wx version 4.0.3 msw (phoenix) wxWidgets 3.0.5
INFO - brailleInput.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Braille input initialized
INFO - braille.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Using liblouis version 3.7.0
INFO - braille.BrailleHandler.setDisplayByName (11:25:00.252):
Loaded braille display driver noBraille, current display has 0 cells.
WARNING - core.main (11:25:00.272):
Java Access Bridge not available
INFO - _UIAHandler.UIAHandler.MTAThreadFunc (11:25:00.282):
UIAutomation: IUIAutomation5
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.721):
NVDA initialized
INFO - config.ConfigManager.save (11:25:32.114):
Base configuration saved
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:28:09.670):
Loaded synthDriver express
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",

line 85, in __init__
File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
ERROR - stderr (11:29:08.423):
Exception in thread Thread-9:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "threading.pyo", line 801, in __bootstrap_inner
File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",

line 26, in run
File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 246, in read
SerialException: Attempting to use a port that is not open
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",

line 85, in __init__
File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
INFO - synthDrivers.espeak.SynthDriver.__init__ (11:29:08.467):
Using eSpeak NG version 1.49.3 dev
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.552):
Loaded synthDriver espeak
ERROR - unhandled exception (11:29:29.391):
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 595, in onCancel
File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 851, in onDiscard
File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 1177, in onDiscard
File "wx\core.pyo", line 1392, in _EvtHandler_Unbind
File "wx\core.pyo", line 1461, in Unbind
RuntimeError: wrapped C/C++ object of type Choice has been deleted

larry


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:30
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

First, let's get the basics out of the way. Do you have the drivers
installed?
If not, go here and get them. If your PC is 64-bit, you'll want the
64-bit driver:

http://www.axsol.com/downloads.php

Once these are installed, restart your computer and try again.

Last I checked many years ago, that addon worked. I don't have a
dectalk, so can't debug it here. If you really want it to work, we might
be able to debug remotely with you on Skype or something, but I can't
guarantee anything.

On 12/17/2018 1:15 PM, larry k wrote:

synth is connectedby u s b.
it doesn't talk at all.
this is the one labeled u s b.


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:12
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

What is it doing? Exactly which addon do you have and does it talk at
all? How is the synth connected, serial or USB?

On 12/17/2018 1:07 PM, larry k wrote:

the dectalk express add on doesn’t work correctly. does anyone have any
tips to make it work with the synthesizer?
larry

Hi, everyone,

I just put in a movie to try to watch but I can't get vlc media player to play now. The last time I used it was during the summer when I was watching a movie my sister gaveme for my birthday. How do I get this program to start?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Rosemarie

I downloaded the file mentioned and copied the .py file.
I put it in n v d a synth drivers.
in the synthesizer list, it shows up but when you select it, and pick
speakers since the express has it's own, I get the error, cannot load
synthesizer.
I think I already sent you the log.
larry

-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 12:02
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

I don't host any of them. Get it from Jeff's, link below.
I see what the problem is. You're probably using IE, which automatically
renames addons to zips, unless the server tells it not to. Also, copying
it to synthDrivers won't work
So you simply need to change the extension from .zip to .nvda-addon, or
download with Firefox or chrome.
Alternatively, do this.
1. Download the addon. You'll get a zip.
2. Copy it to your clipboard from explorer.
3. Open the NVDA menu, tools, Manage add-ons, install.
3. Paste. Press enter.

Download link:
https://jeff.tdrealms.com/Add-Ons/DECtalkUSB.nvda-addon

On 12/18/2018 10:54 AM, larry k wrote:

I've tried all of them on your site.
send me a link to the dectalk u s b  add-on and I think that one is in a
zip format, not an addon.
if this is the case, after putting drivers in the synth drivers folder,
it does not talk.
larry

-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:41
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

There are two different addons. One for the dectalk express which
connects through a serial port, and one for the dectalk USB which
connects through a USB port.
If you have a dectalk USB connected through the USB port, you want the
USB addon.
If you want to connect it through serial, you need the dectalk express
addon, and you also need to edit it to change the serial port (or change
the port in device manager to match the one the addon is currently
using).

On 12/18/2018 10:31 AM, larry k wrote:

I get the message, can not load synthesizer when I try and load express.
following is the log.

INFO - __main__ (11:24:59.428):
Starting NVDA
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.835):
Config dir: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda
INFO - config.ConfigManager._loadConfig (11:24:59.835):
Loading config: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\nvda.ini
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
NVDA version 2018.4
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Windows version 10.0.17134 workstation
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Python version 2.7.15 (v2.7.15:ca079a3ea3, Apr 30 2018, 16:22:17)
[MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)]
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using comtypes version 1.1.3
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using configobj version 5.1.0 with validate version 1.0.1
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:25:00.252):
Loaded synthDriver eloquence
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.252):
Using wx version 4.0.3 msw (phoenix) wxWidgets 3.0.5
INFO - brailleInput.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Braille input initialized
INFO - braille.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Using liblouis version 3.7.0
INFO - braille.BrailleHandler.setDisplayByName (11:25:00.252):
Loaded braille display driver noBraille, current display has 0 cells.
WARNING - core.main (11:25:00.272):
Java Access Bridge not available
INFO - _UIAHandler.UIAHandler.MTAThreadFunc (11:25:00.282):
UIAutomation: IUIAutomation5
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.721):
NVDA initialized
INFO - config.ConfigManager.save (11:25:32.114):
Base configuration saved
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:28:09.670):
Loaded synthDriver express
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
 File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",


line 85, in __init__
 File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
 File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
ERROR - stderr (11:29:08.423):
Exception in thread Thread-9:
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "threading.pyo", line 801, in __bootstrap_inner
 File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",


line 26, in run
 File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 246, in read
SerialException: Attempting to use a port that is not open
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
 File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",


line 85, in __init__
 File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
 File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
INFO - synthDrivers.espeak.SynthDriver.__init__ (11:29:08.467):
Using eSpeak NG version 1.49.3 dev
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.552):
Loaded synthDriver espeak
ERROR - unhandled exception (11:29:29.391):
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 595, in onCancel
 File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 851, in onDiscard
 File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 1177, in onDiscard
 File "wx\core.pyo", line 1392, in _EvtHandler_Unbind
 File "wx\core.pyo", line 1461, in Unbind
RuntimeError: wrapped C/C++ object of type Choice has been deleted

larry


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:30
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

First, let's get the basics out of the way. Do you have the drivers
installed?
If not, go here and get them. If your PC is 64-bit, you'll want the
64-bit driver:

http://www.axsol.com/downloads.php

Once these are installed, restart your computer and try again.

Last I checked many years ago, that addon worked. I don't have a
dectalk, so can't debug it here. If you really want it to work, we might
be able to debug remotely with you on Skype or something, but I can't
guarantee anything.

On 12/17/2018 1:15 PM, larry k wrote:

synth is connectedby u s b.
it doesn't talk at all.
this is the one labeled u s b.


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:12
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

What is it doing? Exactly which addon do you have and does it talk at
all? How is the synth connected, serial or USB?

On 12/17/2018 1:07 PM, larry k wrote:

the dectalk express add on doesn’t work correctly. does anyone have
any
tips to make it work with the synthesizer?
larry

Hi, everyone,

I just put in a movie to try to watch but I can't get vlc media player to play now. The last time I used it was during the summer when I was watching a movie my sister gaveme for my birthday. How do I get this program to start?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Rosemarie

I've tried all of them on your site.
send me a link to the dectalk u s b add-on and I think that one is in a
zip format, not an addon.
if this is the case, after putting drivers in the synth drivers folder,
it does not talk.
larry

-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:41
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

There are two different addons. One for the dectalk express which
connects through a serial port, and one for the dectalk USB which
connects through a USB port.
If you have a dectalk USB connected through the USB port, you want the
USB addon.
If you want to connect it through serial, you need the dectalk express
addon, and you also need to edit it to change the serial port (or change
the port in device manager to match the one the addon is currently using).

On 12/18/2018 10:31 AM, larry k wrote:

I get the message, can not load synthesizer when I try and load express.
following is the log.

INFO - __main__ (11:24:59.428):
Starting NVDA
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.835):
Config dir: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda
INFO - config.ConfigManager._loadConfig (11:24:59.835):
Loading config: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\nvda.ini
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
NVDA version 2018.4
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Windows version 10.0.17134 workstation
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Python version 2.7.15 (v2.7.15:ca079a3ea3, Apr 30 2018, 16:22:17)
[MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)]
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using comtypes version 1.1.3
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using configobj version 5.1.0 with validate version 1.0.1
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:25:00.252):
Loaded synthDriver eloquence
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.252):
Using wx version 4.0.3 msw (phoenix) wxWidgets 3.0.5
INFO - brailleInput.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Braille input initialized
INFO - braille.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Using liblouis version 3.7.0
INFO - braille.BrailleHandler.setDisplayByName (11:25:00.252):
Loaded braille display driver noBraille, current display has 0 cells.
WARNING - core.main (11:25:00.272):
Java Access Bridge not available
INFO - _UIAHandler.UIAHandler.MTAThreadFunc (11:25:00.282):
UIAutomation: IUIAutomation5
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.721):
NVDA initialized
INFO - config.ConfigManager.save (11:25:32.114):
Base configuration saved
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:28:09.670):
Loaded synthDriver express
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",

line 85, in __init__
File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
ERROR - stderr (11:29:08.423):
Exception in thread Thread-9:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "threading.pyo", line 801, in __bootstrap_inner
File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",

line 26, in run
File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 246, in read
SerialException: Attempting to use a port that is not open
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",

line 85, in __init__
File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
INFO - synthDrivers.espeak.SynthDriver.__init__ (11:29:08.467):
Using eSpeak NG version 1.49.3 dev
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.552):
Loaded synthDriver espeak
ERROR - unhandled exception (11:29:29.391):
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 595, in onCancel
File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 851, in onDiscard
File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 1177, in onDiscard
File "wx\core.pyo", line 1392, in _EvtHandler_Unbind
File "wx\core.pyo", line 1461, in Unbind
RuntimeError: wrapped C/C++ object of type Choice has been deleted

larry


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:30
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

First, let's get the basics out of the way. Do you have the drivers
installed?
If not, go here and get them. If your PC is 64-bit, you'll want the
64-bit driver:

http://www.axsol.com/downloads.php

Once these are installed, restart your computer and try again.

Last I checked many years ago, that addon worked. I don't have a
dectalk, so can't debug it here. If you really want it to work, we might
be able to debug remotely with you on Skype or something, but I can't
guarantee anything.

On 12/17/2018 1:15 PM, larry k wrote:

synth is connectedby u s b.
it doesn't talk at all.
this is the one labeled u s b.


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:12
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

What is it doing? Exactly which addon do you have and does it talk at
all? How is the synth connected, serial or USB?

On 12/17/2018 1:07 PM, larry k wrote:

the dectalk express add on doesn’t work correctly. does anyone have any
tips to make it work with the synthesizer?
larry

I've tried all of them on your site.
send me a link to the dectalk u s b  add-on and I think that one is in a
zip format, not an addon.
if this is the case, after putting drivers in the synth drivers folder,
it does not talk.
larry

-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:41
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

There are two different addons. One for the dectalk express which
connects through a serial port, and one for the dectalk USB which
connects through a USB port.
If you have a dectalk USB connected through the USB port, you want the
USB addon.
If you want to connect it through serial, you need the dectalk express
addon, and you also need to edit it to change the serial port (or change
the port in device manager to match the one the addon is currently using).

On 12/18/2018 10:31 AM, larry k wrote:

I get the message, can not load synthesizer when I try and load express.
following is the log.

INFO - __main__ (11:24:59.428):
Starting NVDA
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.835):
Config dir: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda
INFO - config.ConfigManager._loadConfig (11:24:59.835):
Loading config: C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\nvda.ini
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
NVDA version 2018.4
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Windows version 10.0.17134 workstation
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using Python version 2.7.15 (v2.7.15:ca079a3ea3, Apr 30 2018, 16:22:17)
[MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)]
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using comtypes version 1.1.3
INFO - core.main (11:24:59.897):
Using configobj version 5.1.0 with validate version 1.0.1
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:25:00.252):
Loaded synthDriver eloquence
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.252):
Using wx version 4.0.3 msw (phoenix) wxWidgets 3.0.5
INFO - brailleInput.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Braille input initialized
INFO - braille.initialize (11:25:00.252):
Using liblouis version 3.7.0
INFO - braille.BrailleHandler.setDisplayByName (11:25:00.252):
Loaded braille display driver noBraille, current display has 0 cells.
WARNING - core.main (11:25:00.272):
Java Access Bridge not available
INFO - _UIAHandler.UIAHandler.MTAThreadFunc (11:25:00.282):
UIAutomation: IUIAutomation5
INFO - core.main (11:25:00.721):
NVDA initialized
INFO - config.ConfigManager.save (11:25:32.114):
Base configuration saved
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:28:09.670):
Loaded synthDriver express
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
 File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",

line 85, in __init__
 File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
 File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
ERROR - stderr (11:29:08.423):
Exception in thread Thread-9:
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "threading.pyo", line 801, in __bootstrap_inner
 File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",

line 26, in run
 File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 246, in read
SerialException: Attempting to use a port that is not open
ERROR - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.423):
setSynth
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 105, in setSynth
 File "synthDriverHandler.pyo", line 73, in getSynthInstance
 File
"C:\Users\home\AppData\Roaming\nvda\addons\express\synthDrivers\express.py",

line 85, in __init__
 File "serial\__init__.pyo", line 78, in serial_for_url
 File "serial\serialwin32.pyo", line 66, in open
SerialException: could not open port 'com3': WindowsError(5, 'Access is
denied.')
INFO - synthDrivers.espeak.SynthDriver.__init__ (11:29:08.467):
Using eSpeak NG version 1.49.3 dev
INFO - synthDriverHandler.setSynth (11:29:08.552):
Loaded synthDriver espeak
ERROR - unhandled exception (11:29:29.391):
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 595, in onCancel
 File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 851, in onDiscard
 File "gui\settingsDialogs.pyo", line 1177, in onDiscard
 File "wx\core.pyo", line 1392, in _EvtHandler_Unbind
 File "wx\core.pyo", line 1461, in Unbind
RuntimeError: wrapped C/C++ object of type Choice has been deleted

larry


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:30
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

First, let's get the basics out of the way. Do you have the drivers
installed?
If not, go here and get them. If your PC is 64-bit, you'll want the
64-bit driver:

http://www.axsol.com/downloads.php

Once these are installed, restart your computer and try again.

Last I checked many years ago, that addon worked. I don't have a
dectalk, so can't debug it here. If you really want it to work, we might
be able to debug remotely with you on Skype or something, but I can't
guarantee anything.

On 12/17/2018 1:15 PM, larry k wrote:

synth is connectedby u s b.
it doesn't talk at all.
this is the one labeled u s b.


-----Original Message----- From: Tyler Spivey
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 14:12
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] dectalk express u s b

What is it doing? Exactly which addon do you have and does it talk at
all? How is the synth connected, serial or USB?

On 12/17/2018 1:07 PM, larry k wrote:

the dectalk express add on doesn’t work correctly. does anyone have any
tips to make it work with the synthesizer?
larry