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1. ESC Unless you understand exactly what fields 1 5 are DO NOT change them You may change the text of the key field 6 if you desire Any text for a key must appear between two quotes Text for a quote would be Please note that the direction keys in the KYS file do not appear as arrows They appear as follows left 7 up right down SPACE SPACE is a command to SofType to add a space or gap between keys The gap associated with SofType s SPACE command is one pixel You may use more than one consecutive SPACE command SPACE only adds a gap in the horizontal direction There is no command for a vertical gap NEWLINE NEWLINE is a command for SofType to begin a new line i e row of keys A new line of keys begins at the left edge of SofType s window or the left edge of the current block NEWBLOCK NEWBLOCK is a command for SofType to create a new block i e section of keys After a NEWBLOCK command is encountered SofType will align the new key block to the right of the previous block s widest line of keys so that the top line 13 SofType Chapter 1 of the new block aligns with the top line of the previous block Please refer to the following symbolic representation of a KYS file and the resulting layout MACROKEY MACROKEY is used for placing SofType s macro key within a keyboard layout Only one MACROKEY command should appear in a layout First block of keys Symbolic representation of the2. Clicking on this button while Dragger is docked in the keyboard will also cause it to float Figure 16 Dragger Orientation Button 20 SofType Chapter 2 Resizing the Buttons Dragger s buttons can be resized to best suit the needs of the user To resize the buttons click on the Mouse menu and select Dragger The Dragger Settings dialog box will open See figure 17 From here you may select from Normal Large or Larger button sizes Click OK after you have made your selection Dragger Settings Button Size CN Tooltips On OD G l Show mouse coordinates Large C Larger fv Allow Buttons to Lock Default Help Cancel Figure 17 Dragger Settings Dialog Box AutoClick AutoClick is a dwell selection technique integrated into SofType When AutoClick is enabled clicking functions can be performed by dwelling or holding the pointer motionless for a programmable length of time When the delay time has expired a click will occur To enable AutoClick click on SofType s Mouse menu and select AutoClick The AutoClick Settings dialog box will open See figure 18b Select the AutoClick On check box and click OK This will enable AutoClick You must use the AutoClick On Off Button on Dragger s toolbar to activate the dwell feature See figure 18a This button will not be available unless AutoClick is enabled in the AutoClick Settings dialog box To use AutoClick simply dwell on this On Off button the button wi
3. Enter a setup in the command line text box or b setup if your 3 5 floppy disk is in the b drive 5 Click OK to begin the installation process 6 Follow the instructions given by the install program CD Rom If the installation process does not automatically begin follow the instructions below 1 Start Microsoft Windows 2 Insert the CD Rom into your CD Rom drive 3 Click the Windows Start button and select Run 4 Enter the drive that corresponds to your CD Rom For example m setup 5 Click OK to begin the installation process 6 Follow the instructions given by the install program Automatically Start SofType In the install process you will have the option of having SofType automatically start when Windows starts If you opted not to and now want SofType to automatically start follow the instructions below Click the Windows Start button and select Settings Select Taskbar and Start Menu Select the Start Menu Programs tab Click on the Add button then on the Browse button Locate SofType exe from the Program Files Origin SofType42 folder Click on the Next gt button Locate and double click the StartUp folder Click Finish CO Ov Ae BAN SofType Overview SofType is a software utility which replaces the functionality of a standard keyboard with a full featured on screen keyboard SofType can be accessed using a mouse or mouse emulator such as the HeadMousee SofType 4 2 is com
4. Gi J il ESIE HEN nt the ex e web in my ele 1 VW M Status Bar re their tla nem Alt Space Lil ojej gt BEZ PgD Please select a window to type to EN Figure 1 Keyboard Areas Title Bar This displays the name of the program program icon and the name of the keyboard layout that is currently displayed A Close and Minimize icon are also available from this bar Should you select the Close Sof Type icon a window will open containing the message Do you really want to quit SofType You will have the option of selecting Yes or No This is to prevent closing SofType due to inadvertent clicks Menu Bar SofType s Menu Bar contains five menus to select from to access all of its features and options These menus are also accessible from the Blackhand Menu discussed later in this chapter File From this menu you can select different keyboard layouts save and edit words in the word list dictionary and reset the freguency of use statistics If you wish to close SofType you may select Exit from the File menu See figure 2 or click on the x in the upper right corner of the SofType window A dialog box will open asking Do you really want to guit SofType WE Eile Load Layout Figure 2 File Menu Save Word Edit Words Edit Auto words Reset Frequency Convert Old Word Exit SofType Chapter 1 Run This menu allows you to launch your favorite applications from within SofT
5. YN NW Se Rw File Accessible from SofType s Menu Bar and Blackhand menu Run Accessible from SofType s Menu Bar and Blackhand menu Keyboard Accessible from SofType s Menu Bar and Blackhand menu Mouse Accessible from SofType s Menu Bar and Blackhand menu View Accessible from SofType s Menu Bar and Blackhand menu Help Accessible from SofType s Menu Bar and Blackhand menu SofType Chapter 1 Save Word Accessible from the Blackhand menu In the Blackhand menu this option will appear only when you have typed a word that is not already in the word list dictionary The word that will be added to the dictionary is displayed in parentheses next to this option See figure 9a Dismiss Menu Accessible from the Blackhand menu Closes the Blackhand menu Word Bar Accessible from the Blackhand menu Selecting this will hide or show the Word Bar Resize Active App Accessible from the Blackhand menu This feature will shrink the size of the active application and adjust its location to be just above or below SofType s keyboard This will allow the user to enter text into an application without the flow of text disappearing behind the keyboard To restore your application to a full screen size simply click on the Maximize button located in the top right corner of the application Minimize Accessible from the Blackhand menu Minimizes the SofType window It is important to note that minimizing SofType is not the same as hiding th
6. You can reset the word usage statistics by selecting Reset Frequency from the File menu this will also alphabetize all the words in the word prediction dictionary When the On Exit Only check box is selected the dictionary file will only be saved when you quit SofType The Every x Selections field determines the number of selections that must be made from the Word Bar 1 20 before the dictionary file will be saved 28 SofType Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Abbreviation Expansion amp Macros Using Abbreviation Expansion Abbreviation Expansion is a feature which allows the user to define a specific string of characters that SofType would then expand into longer more complex character strings As a result long character seguences can be entered with a minimum of three keystrokes For example ST could be defined to expand to SofType On screen Keyboard An abbreviation can be 2 to 5 characters and is case sensitive Using the example above ST would be different than st To use this feature you must first enable it by selecting Use Abbreviations from SofType s Keyboard menu Type the defined abbreviation then the Space or Enter key using the example above you would type ST to command SofType to first delete ST then type SofType On screen Keyboard Defining Editing Abbreviations To define an abbreviation select Edit Abbreviations from the Keyboard menu This will open the Add Edit Abbreviations dialog box See figure 26 E
7. resulting keyboard layout Where represents one key line Shorthand for a key line Editing Select a key line and Cut amp Paste to move a key or Copy amp paste to copy a key Be sure you select all the data on a key line or range of key lines before you cut or copy and paste Add SPACEs NEWLINEs and NEWBLOCKs as needed You may comment out a key line to hide a key from SofType After the KYS file has been changed save it and load the file into SofType to see the effects Several iterations may be reguired to get the desired result 14 SofType Chapter 1 Tip Before editing a KYS file load it into SofType and change the size and font of the keys to your preferences and needs Changing these after you design a layout may change the alignment on certain keys in you layout Moving amp Sizing the Keyboard SofType s keyboard can be relocated and resized by a variety of methods to best suit the needs of the user You should begin by making sure that Always on Top has been selected from the View menu to prevent the keyboard from disappearing behind the application you are working in You can hide the keyboard while working in applications that don t require text entry or searching the Internet To do so click on the hide show button located on the Dragger toolbar Location It is possible to drag the keyboard by clicking and holding on SofType s Title Bar while moving the mouse pointer An outline of the ke
8. Blackhand Menu is a fast convenient means of accessing SofType s menus and other features When the hand shaped mouse pointer passes over the keyboard background it will turn from white to black thus the name Blackhand Performing a left click where the hand is black will open a shortcut window to these features Use SofType s Run menu to create shortcuts to your favorite applications for fast access SofType offers a variety of keyboard layouts ranging from a very basic keyboard such as the Kidkeys layout to a more comprehensive keyboard such as the AltNate2 layout It is also possible to create your own keyboard layout by using a text editor to edit an existing layout Macro capability and abbreviation expansion have been added to SofType s already extensive list of features These two new features will make using SofType even easier and more enjoyable by eliminating keystrokes when entering freguently used phrases commands and other text entries SofType Chapter 1 Chapter 1 The Keyboard Appearance SofType offers twelve different keyboard layouts Most of these layouts have the same basic appearance of a standard keyboard The Default Keyboard shown in figure 1 consists of seven different areas SofType Default Keyboard Title Bar M STRYJ Get Seen ees View Help Menu Bar Word Bar 2 a 2 ia BkSp SL Ins a 5 6 7 8 9 0 PrSc Del Kev Ar tjyjuji o p EI a NL Hme 2 gt i Ui Background al fe
9. Completion Mode area select Alphabetic or Prediction 25 SofType Chapter 3 The word list not only contains words for each letter of the alphabet it also contains a list of COMMON words This would include commonly used short words such as the and that conjunctions word endings and punctuation marks The word endings and punctuations appear in the word list with the symbols lt in front of the entry and they have a special feature for removing the space at the end of a word adding the ending punctuation and then adding a space For example if the word support_ is selected from the word list then lt ed is selected the result would be supported_ _ signifies a space Word Bar Settings See figure 23 As discussed in chapter 1 the Words On toggle will allow you to show or hide the Word Bar Use the radio buttons in the Location area to determine placement of the Word Bar within the keyboard The Size area is used to set the number of columns and rows of words that appear in the Word Bar as well as the number of characters in each word 2 mmm aytrrvsticnby atd rent Col fi wr AGO YU Vocation Vice bee fF SS CH HB of rw e e d z WwW e S tura Oksiattiie E or actar o Cancal Doan Hap Figure 23 Word Bar Setting dialog box Add Words to the Word List Words can be saved manually into the word list added automatically as they are typed or by entering the new words directly into the Edit Words
10. Dragger will leave you with only the Key Area using screen space You have the option to hide some or all of these areas as needed You will still be able to drag the keyboard to reposition it by holding the pointer over the center of any edge of the keyboard When the 15 SofType Chapter 1 appearance of the pointer changes to a 4 directional arrow lt gt drag the keyboard to the desired location Hide Title amp Menu Bar There are two ways to hide the Title amp Menu Bars One way is to click on the Shrink Grow button on the Dragger toolbar You will still have access to all of SofType e menus via the Blackhand Menu To show these bars again simply click on the Shrink Grow button again Another way is to select Title amp Menu Bar from the View menu This will open a Title amp Menu Toggle window In this window you have the option to keep SofType in this state for this session only or every time you run SofType After you have made your selection click OK Hide Status Bar Select Status Bar from the View menu This will open the Status Bar Setting dialog box Unselect the Status Bar On check box and click OK Hide Word Bar Select Word Bar from the View menu This will open the Word Bar Settings dialog box Unselect the Words On check box and click OK This option is also available from the Blackhand Menu It is important to note that hiding the Word Bar will make your Word Prediction inaccessible Another option is to lo
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12. hour format 13 30 45 dodaj types a backslash Defining Editing Macros To define or edit a macro select Edit Macros from SofType s Keyboard menu This item will not be available unless Use Macros is selected Select the key that you want to assign the macro to if you are editing a macro select the previously assigned key this will open the Edit Macro dialog box See figure 28 Type the desired string of text and macro commands You may enter up to 128 characters The dialog box will display the number of characters in your text as you type After you have entered the desired text click OK You must unselect Edit Macros in order for SofType to execute the defined macro the next time you select it 30 SofType Chapter 4 Edit Macro ix Origin Instruments n854 Greenview DrinGrand Prairie n Number of characters 55 Gwe Figure 28 Edit Macro dialog box Macros may be defined for all keys except the following Ctrl Alt Shift Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock or the macro key itself Note When Edit Macros is selected SofType must be the active application in order to edit add macros If SofType is not the active application anything you type will appear in the active application Macro Tips Marco Tips is a feature that will display a macro description in a tip window when the pointer moves across a defined macro key This tip window is visible when Macro Tips is selected from the Keyboard menu and the M
13. o o a r s t u w w x y z CAPITAL SPACE RETURN ERASE SofType Chapter 1 Custom Keyboard Layouts CAUTION If you cannot use your computer without SofType you may need someone who can use the computer s keyboard if you get in trouble The easiest way to create your own SofType keyboard is to edit an existing SofType keyboard Follow these steps to edit an existing keyboard file 1 Using the Options menu item KEYBOARD LAYOUT determine which existing layout you want to edit 2 Using Microsoft Window s Explorer Make a backup of the KYS file you wish to edit 3 Load Microsoft Windows Notepad application or other text editor 4 Load the KYS file you wish to edit into Notepad What you see with Notepad Comments Lines beginning with a semicolon are comment lines A comment can contain anything you wish Note A comment line must have a as the very first character of the line Key Line A key line looks like this 1 27 27 0 6 ESC Key lines contain information that Sof Type uses to represent a key to you and to other application Key Lines contain 6 fields as follows Scan Code 1 Virtual Key Code 27 ASCII Code 21 Extended Code 0 Color Code 6 Text that appears on the key face
14. Soflype 4 2 On screen Keyboard For Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP User Manual SofType Default Keyboard Big File Bun Keyboard Mouse View Help amp Origin ty Instruments SofType SofType Dragger and AutoClick are trademarks of Origin Instruments Corporation HeadMouse is a registered trademark of Origin Instruments Corporation SofType 4 2 User Manual Published by Origin Instruments Corp 854 Greenview Drive Grand Prairie TX 75050 Tel 972 606 8740 Fax 972 606 8741 email info Qorin com web www orin com 2000 Origin Instruments Corp All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in whole or in part by any means without the written permission from the publisher SofType Table of Contents Introduction 2 Product Support 2 Software Registration 2 Upgrading Note 2 What s New in SofType 4 2 2 Installation 3 Overview 4 Chapter 1 The Keyboard 5 Appearance 5 Keyboard Layouts 9 Custom Keyboard Layouts 13 Moving amp Sizing the Keyboard 15 Key Size 16 Colors and Fonts 17 Chapter 2 Dragger amp AutoClick 19 The Dragger Toolbar 19 Placement amp Orientation 19 Resizing the Buttons 21 AutoClick 21 Clicking Functions 22 Jitter Box 22 Delay Time 23 AutoClick Sound 23 Other Dragger Settings 23 Repeat Click 23 Chapter 3 Text En
15. WERTY L UL CR UR UR LR UR R CR 6 rows KidKeys kys Alphabetic 4 rows 2 rows KidKeys2 kys Alphabetic R 4 rows 2 rows NumPad kys None LC U R Vertical kys Vertical UL UR U CR LC Home Keys refer to the following keys Home End Insert Delete Page Up Page Down 10 SofType Chapter 1 SofType AlphaKey Keyboard File Bun Keyboard Mouse View S ls ie lal ie a b c d e f g h i Caps k I m n o p a r s t Jefi Figure 10a AlphaKey Keyboard 5 SofType AItNatel Keyboard File Bun Keyboard Mouse View f Esa cal ten Wis Figure 10b AltNate Keyboard Soflype Chubon Keyboard File Bun Keyboard Mouse View Sn gjm i t s c k z 9 EE aj A Cap 4 sft 5 j ctrl At lt SE Figure 10c Chubon Keyboard 11 SofType Chapter 1 Soffype QWERTY Keyboard File Bun Keyboard Mouse View les gt e s j a gt m F5 F6 Cp q wje r tly ui o pl tl Fr Fs S a sjla f gln j k 1 m GU Ax Space lt gt att Fi F3 B E lz Figure 10d QWERTY Keyboard File Bun SIE Keyboard Mouse View Help TEENE Keyboard Mouse View NID O OA R R Figure 10f Vertical Keyboard Figure 10g NumPad Keyboard z SofType KidKeys Keyboard BBE SofType REI File Bun Keyboard Mouse View Help Nils lm m
16. acro Key is selected or a defined macro key is selected to edit Example Macros The bolded examples below will enter the following text by first selecting the Macro Key and then the assigned character key username tpassword n To complete a User Name Password dialog box or web page Joe Smith n720 Highland nCalm MS 00000 0000 n Joe Smith 720 Highland Calm MS 00000 0000 Hello everyone My name is Sally It s dl xs here Hello everyone My name is Sally It s Friday February 20 1998 01 30 PM here Joe Smith t720 Highland tCalm tMS t00000 0000 t 555 555 1234 n To complete a typical name address dialog box 31 A Abbreviation Expansion 29 AutoClick dwell time NN Nu 23 ondoff OO 21 SEEN Akk kkk 21 El DEEG 23 B Blackhand Men 8 C Clicking Funcpons 22 See AutoClick Te Pea Olek GRA RAE 23 D Dragger COCK oat Z A Z 7 19 ji 07 CC 20 lock button 22 On Off OE 19 Orientation 20 REESEN 23 buttonS aaa aaa ii iu 21 toolbar aaa aa ascnnawa 19 F File Menu EEE AK ERA 5 H Help E eenn nenn nenn 7 Mehlisht Keys eege 6 J Jitter Bos 22 K Keyboard ADDO LATE e 5 bide iebow iii ii eeeeeu 15 LAOS ak 9 ELE 13 placement ad 15 33 SIZE SF 15 Keyboard Menin EE 6 Keys ol 0 0 WA 17 PONE nad ddd 17 VL EANET ATE EA 16 M MACTO snsssnseessssssssseeesssssssrreeessssssrrreeessssss 30 Commande 20 Menu Bar 5 E re E 16 Mouse Men 6 P pointer SIZ6 eeng 6 R RebOOb I
17. cate the Word Bar above or below the Key Area To do this open the Word Bar Settings dialog box Select the desired Location toggle Top Bottom Left or Right Click OK after you have made your selection Key Size SofType has a control that allows you to adjust the size of the keys and the gap between the keys Utilizing this feature will not only affect the size of the keyboard but is also an excellent stability compensation tool Increasing the size of the keys and key gap makes it easier to hold the pointer on the desired key when instability is present To adjust the key and gap size select Key Sizer from the Keyboard menu This will open the Key Size amp Gap Adjust dialog box See figure 12 The horizontal and vertical key size and key gap values are adjusted by changing the x and y axis values respectively Click OK after you have made your adjustments Note This will not affect the font size on the key face The actual key size is a function of the font size and the numbers In the X and Y Key Size boxes below See help tor more information Key Size F OK fa ZE Detaulls Key Gap mim Cancel Figure 12 Key Adjust dialog box 16 SofType Chapter 1 Colors and Fonts SofType provides a means of changing the colors and fonts that are displayed on the keyboard and key face The Key Area including the Background and Word Bar are divided into groups punctuation letters numbers controls etc The colo
18. d until the first letter has been entered remaining characters will be entered in lower case Clicking twice on the SHIFT key will cause it to remain depressed until it is clicked on a third time Selecting the Cap key will lock caps so that every character will be entered in upper case format To unlock click on the Cap key a second time To display the case format in effect on the Keyboard upper or lower case select Show Case from the Keyboard menu See figure 22 Another method of capitalization is to select Double click CAPs from the Keyboard menu This will allow you to enter a character in upper case simply by double clicking on that character SofType Default Keyboard BBE File Bun Keyboard Mouse View Help Figure 22 Characters displayed in upper case when Show Case is selected from the Keyboard menu Word Prediction Word Prediction is a feature that reduces keystrokes when words are selected from the word list As you begin to type a list of words is displayed in the Word Bar which match the character sequence you are entering If the word you are entering appears on the list selecting that word with a single left click will enter the remaining characters and a space in preparation for the next word You have the option of displaying the words listed alphabetically or by frequency of use To select the desired order select Word Bar from the View menu This will open the Word Bar Settings dialog box In the
19. dialog box located in the File Menu Manual Add If you wish to save a word manually type the word do not add a space or select the ENTER key then select Save Word from the File menu Entering a space or clicking on the ENTER key after typing a word resets the word list and makes the Save Word option unavailable After using this method to add a word to the word list you will need to select the application you wish to enter text into before you resume typing Note Using the Blackhand Menu to save a word will not transfer focus from your application to SofType Automatic Add SofType has a feature which allows you to automatically save words that are not included in the word list Open the Word Bar Settings from the View menu and select Automatically add new words This will open the Auto Add Settings dialog box See figure 24 In this dialog box select Auto add words then select the desired criteria for adding new words 26 SofType Chapter 3 Selecting the Show Edit Auto Words dialog at SofType exit check box will open a dialog box before SofType closes from which you may edit delete any words automatically entered You can open the Edit Auto Words dialog box at any time by selecting it from SofType s File menu Selecting Ignore mixed cAsE will prevent words with mixed case such as SofType to be automatically added You may still add these words to the word list using the other methods Ignore all CAPS will preve
20. e keyboard Hiding the keyboard is discussed later in this chapter Switch To Accessible from the Blackhand menu Opens a Task list which allows you to guickly move between open applications Reboot Accessible from the Blackhand menu Will allow you to restart Windows reboot system or log off then log on as different user Choose Reboot to select from three ways to restart you computer Reboot System closes all running programs and restarts your computer Restart Windows closes all running programs and restarts Windows This option is disabled in Windows NT Log Off Windows closes all running programs logs the current user off of Windows and then allows you to log onto Windows as a different user Note When you select one of the above options SofType attempts to close all running programs If the attempt fails to close any program SofType will not close Keyboard Layouts As mentioned earlier in this chapter SofType offers a choice 12 different keyboard layouts in addition it is possible to edit an existing layout using a text editor To choose a keyboard layout select Load Layout from the File menu Select the desired keyboard layout and click Open The chart on the next page shows the keyboard layout file name number of key rows in the layout and the general placement of keys A blank cell indicates that key or set of keys is not available within that layout This chart is useful in identifying differences between similar
21. e s Macro feature allows you to type phrases and other commonly used strings of text and commands with only 2 keystrokes For example you could define a macro to enter your name and address This would more guickly allow you to address an envelope or create a letterhead To use this feature you must first enable it by selecting Use Macros from SofType s Keyboard menu Select the Macro Button on the keyboard See figure 27 and then select the character key associated with the defined macro Note some keyboard layouts do not contain the Macro Button Refer to the keyboard layout diagram on page 10 SofType will then enter the text and commands associated with that macro into your application For example the o key could be assigned to enter the following text Origin Instruments Corp 854 Greenview Dr Grand Prairie TX 75050 Macro Commands Macro commands are imbedded commands to the macro engine to perform special tasks These commands consist of a backslash V and up to two characters Moe types a Tab key A types an Enter key Data pauses typing for 5 second NOS accesses youve types the short form of the current date 02 20 00 ee types the long form of the current date Friday February 20 2000 A wacka types the current time without seconds 01 30 PM Nd types the current time without minutes and seconds 01 PM hed EEF types the current time 01 30 45 PM y HD types the current time in 24
22. ents Corporation 854 Greenview Dr Grand Prairie TX 75050 Tel 972 606 8740 Fax 972 606 8741 email support orin com Web www orin com Software Registration Please complete and return your SofType registration form Registering your software ensures that you are informed of software updates and new product announcements Upgrading Note Individuals upgrading from a previous version of SofType should be aware that their current SofType settings will not be preserved What s New in So e 4 2 Arrange COMMON Word List SofType no longer automatically sorts the COMMON word list The user may now define the order the words are arranged in this list Macro Capability Selecting the Use Macros command from the Keyboard menu enables macro capability Macros are phrases commands and other commonly used strings of text that SofType will type for you Macros can eliminate many keystrokes Abbreviation Expansion Selecting the Use Abbreviations command from the Keyboard menu enables the abbreviation expansion feature Abbreviations are predefined by the user and allow you to quickly type frequently used word and phrases with a minimum of three clicks SofType Installation When the installation process is complete SofType 4 2 will be added to Window s Programs menu Diskette 1 Start Microsoft Windows 2 Insert the SofType 4 2 diskette into your 3 5 floppy drive 3 Click the Windows Start button and select Run 4
23. he arrows to make your adjustment The Jitter Box Preview shows the size of the Jitter Box as it is being adjusted See figure 18b After you have made your adjustment click OK 22 SofType Chapter 2 Delay Time The delay time refers to the length of time the pointer must remain motionless before a click will occur This length of time can be programmed from 2 to 10 seconds To adjust the delay time click on SofType s Mouse menu and select AutoClick The AutoClick Settings dialog box will open Move the AutoClick Delay slider bar or click on the arrows to make your adjustment then click OK AutoClick Sound When enabled AutoClick provides an auditory feedback as each click occurs By default this is a brief click however if a multimedia sound system is installed on your computer you can change this sound from the Sounds Properties dialog box in the Control Panel of your computer It is important to note that a very brief sound must be used in order not to interfere with the AutoClick function To enable AutoClick Sound click on SofType s Mouse menu and select AutoClick The AutoClick Settings dialog box will open Select the Sound on AutoClick check box and either Internal Speaker or Multimedia Speakers Click OK Other Dragger Settings Two additional options are available in the Dragger Settings dialog box accessed through the Mouse menu Tooltips On Selecting this option will provide a description of each of Dragge
24. layouts and locating keyboards with specific features such as function keys Figures of seven of these layouts follow the chart for visual perspective Variations of the same keyboard are not shown See figures 10a 10g SofType Chapter 1 Alphabetic layouts have the letter keys arranged in alphabetical order Chubon layout arranges the keys by frequency of use with the most frequently used keys clustered toward the center QWERTY layouts refer to a standard keyboard layout Vertical layout is arranged with the letter keys in a vertical arrangement KidKeys layouts contain only the basic keys these layouts were designed with young children in mind Key code L Left R Right U Upper UL Upper Left UR Upper Right LL Lower Left LR Lower Right CL Center Left CR Center Right Keyboard Alpha Num FKeys Esc NL SL Print Arrow Home Num Macro File Name Layout Screen Keys Keys Pad AlphaKey kys Alphabetic U UL UR UR CR LR UR R CR 6 rows 3 rows AlphaKy kys Alphabetic U UL UR UR CR UR UR R CR 6 rows 3 rows AlphaKy2 kys Alphabetic U UL UR UR CR LR UR R CR 6 rows 3 rows AltNate1 kys Alphabetic R UR CR CR LR LL LC UC 6 rows 2 rows AltNate2 kys Alphabetic R LR LR LR CR UC UR LL 6 rows 4 rows Chubon kys Chubon UL CR UR UR LR R LR 6 rows frequency of use Default kys QWERTY UL CR UR LR R LC 6 rows QWERTY kys Q
25. lbar Dragger is a toolbar integrated into SofType which allows AutoClick amp single switch users access to all of the common functions of a two button mouse Dragger converts a single click into a double click right click or drag operation Dragger consists of ten buttons See figure 14 Four of these buttons are associated with clicking functions one will reconfigure Dragger one is an ON OFF toggle for AutoClick users and the remaining four buttons are associated with SofType s keyboard The use of these buttons will be reviewed in this and later chapters Dragger Bg Left Drag gt Hg p Right Drag Double Click R fg EJ Right Click Shrink Grow dE A Hide Show Move SofType z AutoClick Rest l Ouit SofType Orientation Figure 14 Dragger Toolbar Placement amp Orientation Dragger can be docked within SofType s keyboard either above or below or to the right or left of the keyboard When SofType is first opened the Dragger toolbar will be docked just above the first row of keys on the keyboard If the Dragger toolbar is not visible click on SofType s Mouse menu and select Dragger Select Dragger On and click OK Dragger should now be visible To relocate Dragger simply drag the toolbar to the desired location Dragging the toolbar is done by clicking and holding on Dragger s background The outline will be visible as you drag the toolbar When you reach one of the docking areas the outline will become visibly s
26. ll have the physical appearance of being depressed and highlighted To temporarily turn off AutoClick dwell on the On Off button again This is important to avoid sporadic clicking This button always remains dwell sensitive allowing the user to work more independently with less outside assistance tc Bow Gra J ter Bus iMd Figure 18a AutoClick On Off button AuloClek Daki mm FO pe mw ser AU Wick Sood Soundon ACH F Aowcick On hera Side le a EI we Uukmedm Spisak ers Figure 18b AutoClick Settings dialog box 21 SofType Chapter 2 When AutoClick is activated a single left click will occur whenever the pointer is motionless To perform other clicking functions drag double click or right click you must use the appropriate button on the Dragger toolbar See figure19 First you must dwell on the appropriate button the next place you dwell will perform that function For instance to perform a drag you would first dwell on the Left or Right Drag Button the next place you dwell would begin your drag and the next place you dwell will end your drag Double clicks and right clicks are performed in the same manner AutoClick will automatically revert back to a single left click after the function is performed Left Drag gt 8 p fg ji Right Click Right Drag Double Click Figure 19 Clicking function buttons Dragger s Clicking Function Buttons can also be locked to allow re
27. maller to indicate where to drop the toolbar See figure 15 19 SofType Chapter 2 SofType Default Keyboard Bm er File Bun Keyboard Mouse View Help En CH ET al fica Sa SS SE welll Vs prsc Floating Dragger Dragger Outline SofType Default Keyboard File Bun Keyboard Mouse View Docked Dragger Figure 15 Dragger being moved from float to docked position Dragger can also float which means it can be removed from within the keyboard and positioned anywhere on the screen This feature provides more ease of use as it allows the user to decide the most optimal placement for his her comfort For instance if you are playing Solitaire you may find that positioning Dragger just below the card stack is most comfortable however if you are searching the Internet or typing a letter you may prefer to move Dragger to the edge of the screen out of the way of your work You can float Dragger in one of the following ways Drag it off of the keyboard to the preferred position double click on Dragger s background or use the Orientation button as described below Once Dragger is floating a title bar appears which can be used to drag the toolbar for more ease in repositioning Dragger can be configured either vertically or horizontally in either a single or a double line To change the orientation click on the Dragger Orientation Button See figure 16 until you reach the desired configuration
28. nt these words from being automatically added to the word list You may also select how many times the word must be typed and the least number of characters it must have before it is automatically added to the word list by entering the desired number in the Type word and Words are fields After you have made your selections click OK Auto Add Setting x T Auto add words M Ignore mixed cAsE Ignore all CAPS T7 Show Edit Auto Words dialog at SofType exit Type word 3 3 times to add automatically Words are 4 2 characters or more a Figure 24 Auto Add Setting dialog box Edit Words Menu In the Edit Words dialog box you can add remove and edit words as well as re order words within a word list Begin by selecting File then Edit Words This will open the Edit Words dialog box See figure 25 Use the Move word buttons to re order the COMMON words as desired Select the word you want to move then select the Up or Down button to move it within the word list The word list is grouped alphabetically with the COMMON word group listed in the beginning Selecting the Next and Previous buttons will display the next previous letter group To add a word begin by selecting the letter group that you want to add the word to Select the Insert button enter the word you wish to add to the list then select OK It is important to note that the word will be added to the word list that is currently displayed For example if the word list for
29. nter the desired abbreviation into the Abbreviation edit field then enter the expanded text into the Expands to edit field Abbreviations must be alpha characters only Expanded text may be up to 128 characters and may include macro commands Select the Add To List button to add the new abbreviation to the user defined list of abbreviations You may continue to add new abbreviations consecutively to the list Your abbreviations will be displayed in alphabetical order Add Edit Abbrevisstions x hbroveson Eapenus to Dgne pz ki m GI SotT ype Drrsc een 1 enoed Cancel AddTol Delt From Lisi dd To Ust U d Help Liz ot dairad shbrwstons Sslacten any tom below to aden Unselect From List gi hstume ts Cor Figure 26 Add Edit Abbreviations dialog box Selecting an abbreviation from the list displays it in the Abbreviation and Expands to fields where you may edit the abbreviation or text or you may delete it by selecting the Delete From List button If you wish to clear the editing fields select the Unselect From List button Selecting this button will only clear the editing fields the list will not be affected After you have made the desired additions changes select Done Clicking the Cancel button at anytime will close the dialog box without implementing any changes 29 SofType Chapter 4 Using Macros Before defining a macro you should first understand what it is and how it works SofTyp
30. patible with Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP SofType works by generating an image of a keyboard on the computer screen When a key is selected the character represented by that key is sent to the active Windows application SofType has a built in dwell selection feature called AutoClickTM When AutoClick is enabled clicking functions are performed by holding the pointer motionless for a programmable length of time Dragger is a toolbar integrated into SofType which allows AutoClick and single switch users to perform all of the common clicking functions of a two button mouse Specific buttons on the Dragger toolbar are associated with the common clicking functions Dragger also has an On Off button which enables and disables AutoClick s dwell feature Floating the Dragger toolbar is a very functional way to use Dragger This will allow you to position Dragger on a seldom used area of the screen SofType s keyboard can be hidden and still allow the use of Dragger s dwell feature This is especially useful while using applications which do not reguire text entry such as a web browser or card game like Solitaire Word Prediction eliminates keystrokes when words are selected from the word list As you begin to type a list of words is displayed in the Word Bar which match the spelling of the word you type When your word appears in the list simply select that word This feature will automatically complete the word and add a space at the end The
31. peated use of that particular function To lock one of these buttons dwell on the button a second time The physical appearance of the button will change to show that it is locked See figure 20 When a button is locked AutoClick will perform that button s function instead of a left click whenever you dwell To unlock the button simply dwell on it a third time If the buttons will not lock you may need to select the Allow Buttons to Lock option from the Dragger Settings dialog box To open the Dragger Settings dialog box click on the Mouse menu and select Dragger After you have made your selection click OK o sles Figure 20 Left Drag button in locked position Jitter Box The Jitter Box is a stability compensation feature useful for people who use AutoClick but have difficulty holding the pointer motionless for the length of time necessary to perform a click It is in actuality an invisible box that can be adjusted in size This box determines the size of the area that the pointer needs to be in to be considered motionless By increasing the size of the Jitter Box a person who is unable to hold the pointer motionless but can keep the pointer within the Jitter Box area can then cause AutoClick to perform a click as though the pointer was motionless To adjust the size of the Jitter Box click on SofType s Mouse menu and select AutoClick The AutoClick Settings dialog box will open Use the Jitter Box Size slider bar or click on t
32. r s buttons as the mouse pointer passes over it Show Mouse Coordinates Selecting this option will display the x and y positions of the mouse pointer in SofType s status bar Repeat Click This feature will allow repetitive clicks by holding down the key just as a standard keyboard would Select Repeat Click from the Mouse menu This will open the Auto Repeat Adjustment dialog box See figure 21 Select the Repeat Click On check box to enable this feature Key Down Delay determines how long you must hold down the mouse button before SofType starts repeating the key Key Repeat determines how guickly a character will be repeated Figure 21 Auto Repeat no nopeat usmon Adjustment dialog box gt Key Down Delay 0 50 uu s Cancel ABB MM Defaults E on Help M Repeat Click On 23 SofType Chapter 3 Chapter3 Text Entry amp Word Prediction Text Entry To begin entering text you must first select an application to type to just as you would if you were using a conventional keyboard Place the curser in the location where you wish to begin entering text This will bring the focus to that particular application When a key is then selected from SofType s keyboard the character represented by that key is sent to the active application Capitalizing is basically the same as on a standard keyboard Select the Shift key before entering text to capitalize the first letter of a word The Shift key will remain depresse
33. rs for each of these groups can be changed to provide better contrast or make particular groups more easily identifiable The font size type and style on the key face in the Word Bar and in the Status Bar can also be changed Making font adjustments will change the key size in accordance with the adjustments made Changing Colors To adjust the colors select Colors from the Keyboard menu This will open the Color Selection dialog box See figure 13 On the left of the dialog box you will see a listing of the Color Groups Select the radio button associated with the color group you would like to adjust The current color for the chosen group is displayed in the Test area of the dialog box Use the Red Green and Blue slider bars to adjust the color Click OK after you have achieved the desired color Changing Fonts To adjust the font displayed on the key face select Fonts from the Keyboard menu This will open the Font dialog box From this dialog box select the font type style and size A sample text will appear in the Sample area of the dialog box Click OK after you have made your selection Colur Selection D E lt Bed Lolo Groups f iBunctuatori Sz A Lotter C Numbers Green EKrys C Movement T Emat Canirals C Backorousd sz bz Key Face CD Urinulie Cancel Hair Th Figure 13 Color Selection dialog box 17 SofType Chapter 2 Chapter2 Dragger amp AutoClick The Dragger Too
34. ted will highlight the keys and words in the word list as the pointer passes over them See figure 5 Mouse AutoClick Repeat Click Dragger v Big Cursor v Highlighting Figure 5 Mouse Menu SofType Chapter 1 View This menu provides access to the Word Bar Settings dialog box discussed in chapter 3 The Title and Menu Bars can be hidden to create more screen space You can do this by selecting Title amp Menu Bar from the View menu See figure 6 You can use the Blackhand Menu to unhide the Title amp Menu Bar Features which provide ease in placement of SofType s keyboard are accessible from the View menu also View Word Bar Status Bar Title amp Menu Bar Keep Top Bottom v Keep On Desktop Snug Window Move Up v Always On Top Figure 6 View Menu Help The Help menu is located on the right side of the Menu Bar See figure 7 Help Index About sofType Figure 7 Help Menu Word Bar This is a COMMON word list for Word Prediction users If you are not a Word Prediction user and would like to hide the Word Bar to create more screen space select Word Bar from the View menu to open the Word Bar Settings dialog box Unselect the Words On check box and click OK Another method is to select Word Bar from the Blackhand Menu Dragger Dock Area This is the area that the Dragger toolbar can be docked in Four areas are actually available They are located above below to the right or to
35. the left of the Key Area This area collapses when Dragger is floating Key Area This area contains all of the keyboard keys available for the chosen layout including directional and command keys Status Bar This bar displays your typing status and mouse coordinates and also contains Num Lock and Scroll Lock status The Status Bar can be positioned above or below the Key Area or it can be hidden To reposition or hide this bar select Status Bar from the View menu This will open the Status Bar Settings dialog box See figure 8 After making your selections click OK SofType Chapter 1 Status Bar Settings Location O Top Bottom Cancel Help MI Default Figure 8 Status Bar Settings dialog box Background Clicking on the background within the Key Area will reveal the Blackhand Menu See figure 9a The Blackhand menu is an alternative means of accessing SofType s menus and other features When the hand shaped mouse pointer passes over the Key Area background it will turn from white to black thus the name Blackhand See figure 9b Save Word Menu Dismiss Menu File Bun Keyboard Mouse View Help v Word Bar Resize Active App Minimize Switch To Reboot Figure 9a Blackhand Menu Other features accessible from the Blackhand menu are reviewed below Some of these menus are also accessible from SofType s Menu Bar and have been reviewed earlier in this chapter Figure 9b Blackhand
36. the letter group A is displayed and you insert the word zebra the word zebra will be inserted into the A letter group OK Cancel Default EEE 27 SofType Chapter 3 Edit Words Words O To Delete gt Add Uncdo All Done Help a _E Cancel Delste Words Previous Insert Statistics Figure 25 Edit Words dialog box Edit and Delete Words in a Word List To edit a word select it from the word list and click the Edit button make the desired correction and click OK To delete a word select it from the word list click Add to move it into the To Delete list and then click the Delete Words button You may move several words to the delete list and delete them all at one time Word Statistics When the Statistics button is selected from within the Edit Words dialog box the Word Statistics dialog box opens This dialog box contains the dictionary word count information The number of words within each word list group is displayed as well as the total number of words in all word list groups _ one z li Save Prediction Statistics located in the Word Bar Settings dialog box is used to determine when and how often you want to save SofType s dictionary file The settings you choose here are only effective when Completion Mode is set to Prediction Save Prediction Statistics settings are used to keep Word Prediction statistics up to date in the dictionary file
37. try amp Word Prediction 25 Text Entry 25 Word Prediction 25 Add Words to the Word List 26 Edit and Delete Words in a Word List 28 Word Statistics 28 Chapter 4 Abbreviation Expansion amp Macros 29 Using Abbreviation Expansion 29 Defining Editing Abbreviations 29 Using Macros 30 Macro Commands 30 Defining Editing Macros 30 Macro Tips 31 Example Macros 31 Index 33 SofType Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of SofType from Origin Instruments Corporation This manual is a guide to the use and operation of SofType On screen Keyboard While SofType does not reguire extensive training it is advisable to review this manual before using to familiarize yourself with this product SofType is one of the finest on screen keyboards available offering an exceptional alternative to the standard keyboard Origin Instruments Corporation is committed to providing guality products and exceptional service Product Support Origin Instruments will provide technical support via telephone or email If the supported product proves defective within 1 year from the date of shipment Origin Instruments at its option will provide a fix for the defective product will provide a replacement or will refund the purchase price of the defective product To obtain service under this support program the customer must notify Origin Instruments Corp of the defect before the expiration of the support period Contact Information Origin Instrum
38. yboard will be visible to assist in optimal placement For some users the window will visibly move as you drag To quickly move the keyboard to the top or bottom of the computer screen click on the Move SofType button on the Dragger toolbar This feature is especially useful when the text you are entering becomes hidden by SofType Move SofType Button Another method of sending the keyboard directly to the top or bottom of the computer screen is to select Move Down Up from the View menu If you would like for the keyboard to remain at either the top or bottom of the screen selecting Keep Top Bottom from the View menu will allow the keyboard to be positioned only in these two locations To prevent the keyboard from moving beyond the edges of the computer screen where it would only be partially visible select Keep on Desktop from the View menu See figure U View Word Bar Status Bar Title amp Menu Bar Keep Top Bottom v Keep On Desktop Snug Window Move Up v Always On Top Figure 11 View Menu Size The most convenient way to adjust the size of the keyboard is to position the mouse pointer over a corner or an edge of the SofType window when the pointer changes to a 2 directional arrow click and hold to drag the keyboard to the desired size To quickly scale down the size of the keyboard SofType allows you to hide specific areas of the layout Hiding the Title Menu Status and Word Bars and floating
39. ype Select Edit Run from the Run menu This will open the Edit Run Menu dialog box To add a program to the Run list click on the Add button This will open a browse window from which to select a program After you have made your selection click Open the program will now appear in the Run Menu Contents You may add up to ten programs to the Run Menu Click OK when you have finished The programs you have added will now appear in the Run menu See figure 3 If you wish to remove a program simply select it from the Edit Run Menu dialog box and click on the Delete button Keyboard Bun Key Sizer Edit Run Colors at Fonts Excel Outlook Double click CAPs Winword Z Show hose Realjbox v Use Macros Edit Macros Figure 3 Run Menu v Macro Tips Programs added to 7 EF A v Use Abbreviations menu are listed in SE S Edit Abbreviations the lower section of this menu Figure 4 Keyboard Menu Keyboard From this menu See figure 4 you can make adjustments to the keyboard appearance in relation to size colors and fonts This is discussed in more detail later in this chapter The Double click CAPs and Show Case features are reviewed in Chapter 3 The Abbreviation Expansion and Macro features are also accessible from this menu and are discussed in chapter 4 Mouse Selecting Big Cursor from the Mouse menu will increase the size of the pointer while it is positioned over SofType s keyboard Highlighting when selec
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