|
I'm back
Quentin Christensen
Hi everyone, The NV Access team have been busy globetrotting lately. It's been very productive, and I'm pleased to let you know I'm back and just about caught up on correspondence, both to me and on the lists. If you have written to me, or asked a question on the list you thought I might be able to answer, which hasn't been addressed, please do get in touch. Kind regards Quentin. Quentin Christensen Training and Support Manager Training: https://www.nvaccess.org/shop/ Certification: https://certification.nvaccess.org/ User group: https://nvda.groups.io/g/nvda Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NVAccess Twitter: @NVAccess
|
|
|
|
Re: issues with synths
Yes, both atguys and code factory servers went offline. When they came back online I had to reactivate again, however I didn't lose my authorisation so thats good. On that note, they do state that if you don't deactivate your system before an major upgrade or reinstall of the os you will lose a set but you can always ask for a reset unless you are stupid about it and do it to often but there you go.
On 25/10/2019 9:37 pm, Quentin
Christensen wrote:
|
|
|
|
Re: issues with synths
Quentin Christensen
Hi Shaun, Did you resolve your issue with the Code Factory voices? In terms of the web site, I can still get to it here: https://codefactoryglobal.com/app-store/voices-for-nvda/ I've been in contact with them recently (and they assure me there will be an update to their add-on to work with NVDA 2019.3 when we get closer to releasing that version of NVDA ourselves), so I don't believe they are going anywhere or planning to abandon users any time soon. If you are still having problems with it, I'd recommend contacting Code Factory directly, as it sounds like a licensing problem - though if the website was down the other day, that was likely the same issue, so hopefully everything is ok again now. Kind regards Quentin.
On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 6:32 PM Shaun Everiss <sm.everiss@...> wrote: Hi. --
Quentin Christensen Training and Support Manager Training: https://www.nvaccess.org/shop/ Certification: https://certification.nvaccess.org/ User group: https://nvda.groups.io/g/nvda Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NVAccess Twitter: @NVAccess
|
|
|
|
Re: query for a colleague
Quentin Christensen
Hi Joe, For the first one, there isn't a single keystroke, but you can use a combination of keys to do it: 1. Navigate to the start of the table (Press T for instance) 2. Press NVDA+F9 to select the start of where to mark. 3. Press comma (,) to jump to the first thing past the end of the table 4. Press NVDA+F10 twice quickly to select from where you marked in step to, to here, and copy it to the clipboard. And for the second one, press NVDA+CONTROL+D to open NVDA's document formatting settings, then TAB to "Cell Coordinates and spacebar to check it (or press alt+o to jump to it and toggle it directly), then press ENTER to apply and close settings. Kind regards Quentin.
On Mon, Oct 21, 2019 at 5:52 AM Joe Paton <patonplace@...> wrote: I will pass any help back. --
Quentin Christensen Training and Support Manager Training: https://www.nvaccess.org/shop/ Certification: https://certification.nvaccess.org/ User group: https://nvda.groups.io/g/nvda Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NVAccess Twitter: @NVAccess
|
|
|
|
Re: NVDA keeps on crashing while switching windows
Luke Davis
But did you run the Com Registration Fixing Tool? I asked, now Quentin has asked, but we're still waiting for an answer.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
Luke
On Fri, 25 Oct 2019, help tech accessibility wrote:
thanks for replying.
|
|
|
|
Re: NVDA keeps on crashing while switching windows
Suhas Dharwad
thanks for replying. no i haven't still got a solution for this problem. i'll try to reproduce and will send you the attachment thanks.
On Fri, Oct 25, 2019 at 11:32 AM Quentin Christensen <quentin@...> wrote:
--
saludos cordiales , Suhas Lightning Mcqueen rapido como un rayo....
|
|
|
|
Re: Replacing an Input Gesture
Luke Davis
On Tue, 22 Oct 2019, Suzy wrote:
Although I fixed my mistake, I truly believe removing all available gestures from an existing command should not entirely delete the command.Nor does it, usually. What version of NVDA are you using? And what command did you delete the gesture from? I know you said it was alt-F4, but what did you intend alt-F4 to do? Usually that is the windows command to close an application. It seems irregular to remap that to some NVDA command, but to each her own I guess. But what was the command you assigned or wanted to assign it to, that disappeared after you deleted the gesture? Luke
|
|
|
|
Re: NVDA keeps on crashing while switching windows
Quentin Christensen
Did you get a resolution to this issue? And did the COM Registration fixing tool help? I had someone with a similar issue this morning. I can't reproduce it myself and am waiting to hear back from them with more information. A couple of suggestions: - Restarting the computer itself if you haven't done so lately - The COM Registration fixing tool from the NVDA Tools menu - Restarting NVDA with add-ons disabled - Set your NVDA log to "Debug" (the option is in NVDA's general settings: NVDA+control+g), then recreate the issue, then find your log in the %temp% folder and email it to me (not the group as you can't send attachments) Regards Quentin.
On Sat, Oct 12, 2019 at 2:40 PM help tech accessibility <slrdarjit2002@...> wrote:
--
Quentin Christensen Training and Support Manager Training: https://www.nvaccess.org/shop/ Certification: https://certification.nvaccess.org/ User group: https://nvda.groups.io/g/nvda Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NVAccess Twitter: @NVAccess
|
|
|
|
Important: if you are using Windows 10 May 2019 Update and experience unwanted startup issue, try Kb4522355
Hi all,
KB4522355 came out for Windows 10 May 2019 Update (Version 1903) today as an optional update. One of the most notable fix is the unwanted startup problem several of you have reported to NV Access and Microsoft. Please try this cumulative update and see if the issue is truly resolved. Cheers, Joseph
|
|
|
|
Re: Libreoffice and text highlighting
V Stuart Foote
William,
After F10 and F6 movement to the "formatting toolbar", and then Tab advancing onto the Highlight Color control
an enter will make the highlight to to selected text, using the current color (default color is yellow)
a cursor down will open the palette dialog, it will be titled Highlight Color, it is a multi element control Tab advances banetween the controls
it has a combobox list for changing the color palette in use
the default 'standard' color palette is the most useful in general with grays on the top row and the columns sequenced Yellows - Reds - Blues in tints and shades
the picker is a 12 column multi-row palette of color swatches, with mouse over movements each color will sound its labeled name
a mouse click over a color will assign that color pick to highlighting
if you had a text selection before clicking or opening the picker it will highlight that selection, if not the cursor will become a paint bucket and "pour" the highlight on any selection to be made.
Use an escape key to get out of the paint bucket mode and return. If you cycle F10 to the menu, and a control plus F6 your focus and edit cursor will be back in the document.
Stuart
San Antonio, Texas
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> on behalf of Mr. Wong Chi Wai, William via Groups.Io <cwwong.pro@...>
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2019 8:37 AM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> Subject: Re: [nvda] Libreoffice and text highlighting Sorry, Stuart,
For got the most important thing. Many thanks for your help. I finally figure out that, If I maximize the window, tab will bring me to the item. But If I press down arrow, it seemed that nothing happened. V Stuart Foote 於 24/10/2019 0:16 寫道:
_._,_._,_
|
|
|
|
Re: Libreoffice and text highlighting
Mr. Wong Chi Wai, William <cwwong.pro@...>
Sorry, Stuart,
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
For got the most important thing. Many thanks for your help. I finally figure out that, If I maximize the window, tab will bring me to the item. But If I press down arrow, it seemed that nothing happened. V Stuart Foote 於 24/10/2019 0:16 寫道:
|
|
|
|
Re: Libreoffice and text highlighting
Mr. Wong Chi Wai, William <cwwong.pro@...>
Well, those that related to NVDA of libreoffice?
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
I could not find the item with tab, but if I use scan mode of OBJ pad, I was able to find the item. V Stuart Foote 於 24/10/2019 0:16 寫道:
|
|
|
|
Re: vocaliser issues
Josh Kennedy
Jonathan Duddington created ESpeak. But he has been unreachable for 3 or 4 years now. Nobody knows what happened to him. But the ESpeak he created is still around, thankfully.
|
|
|
|
Re: some difficulties to navigate advanced tables
Rui Fontes
Hello Alexandre!
Follows some answers:
Click again in the name of the column.
With last NVDA Alpha with Python 2.7 and Firefox 69.0.3 (32-bit) I do not have this problem...
If you wait, NVDA will restart reading the page...
Rui Fontes
|
|
|
|
some difficulties to navigate advanced tables
Alexandre Alves Toco
Hi friends. The following site is in portuguese. It has a grid with coluns that can be chosen to be sorted. https://www.fundsexplorer.com.br/ranking
My difficulties are:
Enviado do Email para Windows 10
|
|
|
|
Re: markers add-on
Sile
Hi, I guess you could make bookmarks from the links you want to keep. You can also plays really important links directly on the desktop as shortcuts.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
Sile
On Oct 23, 2019, at 8:21 PM, Michael Munn <michaelrbms@gmail.com> wrote:
|
|
|
|
Re: vocaliser issues
Arlene
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
From: molly the blind tech lover
Sent: October 23, 2019 8:45 PM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] vocaliser issues
they've definitely gotten better ☺️
On Wed, Oct 23, 2019, 11:28 PM Arlene <nedster66@...> wrote:
|
|
|
|
Re: vocaliser issues
molly the blind tech lover
they've definitely gotten better ☺️
On Wed, Oct 23, 2019, 11:28 PM Arlene <nedster66@...> wrote:
|
|
|
|
Re: vocaliser issues
Arlene
That’s why when I use NVDA. I’m happy with the voices it comes with. They’ve improved over time.
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: molly the blind tech lover
Sent: October 23, 2019 7:29 AM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] vocaliser issues
Hi. I used to use the code factory vocalizer eloquence add-on. But there were issues with the licensing. Every time my computer or NVDA received updates the add-on would display a message telling me to reactivate my license or something along those lines. So I switched to one of the Microsoft voices and it works for me.
-----Original Message----- From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Shaun Everiss Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 4:28 AM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: [nvda] vocaliser issues
Hi.
I said I would reply to the subject about the downtime with atguys and code factory servers.
I assume this will work for eloquence to, reactivating on the same id because of a downed connection and non varification on the server will not mean you lose your seat.
If you are made inactive you need to reenter your licence key again but otherwise things will continue to work as expected.
It did take most of a 24 hour period for a responce, but there was a responce none the less.
Of course if thats not the case, you should contact code factory with your key and id so they can reset it.
I am happy I havn't lost my ids though as that would be a bit annoying.
This is one of the downsides of these online activations, the system goes down or the company goes bank rupt and your purchiced products are dead with that company to.
I don't use any of my high quality synths for anything really important like screen reading fortunately but I do use them for such things as book reading and most importantly gaming.
Knowing the potential issue with online servers going down though, unless you really like it, I wouldn't use anything bar espeak or a free synth for nvda just in case it dropps.
You would need to use narator in win10 to get speech to switch synths.
That does prompt the question, I think we need a key combo, for if this happens and your system is in an unusable state, though I am not sure how to handle this, that a key be assigned to reset nvda's speech preffs either that, or if there is a way for nvda to check status of activations in synth addons, and if those servers drop or something else, nvda will autoswitch to espeak.
This does also bring another potential pitfall into the equation.
This is a laptop, however, if I am offline for any reason, there is a chance my speech synth will not work.
If I am offline and travling the likelyhood I will need to game with headsets is unlikely, but its worth noting on the go, that if you drop the net, your synth will eventually check itself and see if it is active or not and if its unable, it will deactivate itself.
I realise its a necessary evil to stop cracking of the licence and for control, but it does make me wander what would happen if I am away for an extended period of time.
With everyone on win10, the ms voices will be fine, but I'd hate to know what would happen on other windows os types.
I actually had that happen with some software for security on a couple friend's computers.
In 1 case he was able to stop it loading and upgrade the licence.
But in the other case it locked his system and wouldn't allow it to start until he got a new licence.
The net was down at the time, and he couldn't get round it.
A reformat made that issue go away, but he decided to use something else after that.
My point is, using comercial software that phones home periodically if you have an unstable connection or are away for long periods may not be a good idea.
Sadly, unless you use older software there isn't that sort of thing going on.
Happily I am happy with espeak for initial work and could use it for normal tasks.
However, maybe maybe there should be an updated list of free or comercial sapi voices which don't phone home for things especially if something like this happens.
Down times and crashes happen, and in this cases I notified people and they were fixed smartly, but what if it was more than a day or 2 and you needed that software to work.
|
|
|
|
Re: vocaliser issues
Samuel Villa <Saleena81@...>
Could you send me a link containing those voices. I do a lot of testing with synths and I'm wondering how well they would work on Windows 7.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
Thanks.
-----Original Message-----
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Shaun Everiss Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:50 PM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] vocaliser issues Well thats why I use sapi, I do deactivate on feature updates. However I am glad I didn't lose my activation. I want sapi 64 bit mainly because while I do have old realspeak solo I heard people saying that 32 bit synths don't stick on 64 bit systems. And to avoid all the drama involved I decided the easiest and painless way would to buy something with 32 and 64 bit voices. The code factory stuff aint the same as realspeak, but they will do for the price you pay for the entire pack. On 24/10/2019 3:29 am, molly the blind tech lover wrote: Hi.
|
|
|
