[gui-talk] Fwd: Version 1 of JAWS scripts for Station Playlist now Available

[Steve Pattison]

 From:    Jonathan Mosen jmosen at mosen.org
 To:      pc-audio at pc-audio.org

Hi

Version 1 of the JAWS for Windows scripts for Station Playlist Studio have
been released.

Sttation Playlist Studio is an extremely accessible application.  Almost all
of the functions can be activated using the keyboard.  However, as with many
applications, it is useful to have keystrokes to read important parts of the
screen succinctly.  Particularly in a broadcasting situation where gaining
an awareness of what is happening quickly is imperative, these powerful
scripts provide productivity  enhancements so you can concentrate more on
what is happening in your programme rather than using the JAWS screen review
mode to locate the information you need. 

The Station Playlist Studio scripts contain: 

. Direct interaction with station Playlist Studio.  Rather than gathering
information from the screen by using the JAWS Cursor or similar methods,
data is retrieved direct from the application.  This is ideal if you do not
have the window maximised or if other applications are open as you will gain
accurate reporting of events; 
.  Logical keystrokes for accessing all special functions.  When
appropriate, keystrokes are used with which you should already be familiar,
such as JAWS Key+T to read the title; 
. Intelligent handling of time segments, reporting on-screen data in
minutes/seconds format; 
. The ability to hear relevant track information without having to enter its
properties, such as the artist/title name, length and full path.  This
information can also be placed in the JAWS Virtual Viewer; 
. The ability to notify you when an introduction is about to end.  You can
enter your preferred number of seconds for the warning; 
. A countdown timer shown on a Braille display when introductions are being
played; 
. Notification of the ending of a music track.  You can enter your preferred
number of seconds  for the warning; 
. Configurable special options using either keystrokes or through the Adjust
JAWS Options Dialog Box.  Help text to describe each function in the Adjust
JAWS Options Dialog Box is provided; 
. Lists providing the JAWS and application keystrokes; 
. Concise messages using the correct contextual voice relative to the
information being requested; 
. Braille support; 
. An easy method of installation with no special setup requirements; 
.  Support for multiple versions  of JAWS, not just the latest. 
 
 The creation of the scripts is a voluntary project, with the scripts being
written by Brian Hartgen and concepts devised in the most part by Jonathan
Mosen who is extremely familiar with using Station Playlist Studio in
broadcasting situations.  They both present weekly music programmes on the
Internet radio station entitled  The Legend. 

More information about the scripts, together with on-line documentation, and
of course the scripts themselves, can be downloaded from
www.hartgen.org

Brian Hartgen

Regards Steve
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