[access-uk] Re: PDF & JAWS
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <cairnsplace@xxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 06:04:30 -0000
Ian, I wouldn't personally consider embossing the files for an accurate
transcription. I've been there and tried it, and you get snagged up with
codes. Halfway down a document happily clattering away, the embosser stopped,
and I discovered a hidden code in the text made the Braille software throw a
wobbler! I must say that was the final straw for me and why I gave up embossing
documents I needed to seriously proof-read.
The harsh reality, and it may sound negative, is that I don't think there is an
accurate way of proof-reading with the tools available to us. If there is,
then bring it on. (smile).
Jackie
----- Original Message -----
From: Ian Macrae
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 9:40 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: PDF & JAWS
Ray, you're right about the Mac issue. But the whole point of proofing is
that you have to see files in the final form in which they'll ultimately be
sent to pre-press and then the printers. I've already tried turning the files
into text but that process in itself generates errors which aren't there in the
PDF originals. One option might be to emboss the files into hard copy Braille
from the PDFs, but again it would require a very accurate transcription
programme.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray's Home
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 9:13 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: PDF & JAWS
I fear it isn't much help to assk what format these files, or master
documents are in before they've been converted to PDF, is it?
I only ask because maybe rather than giving them to you in PDF they could
be saved, maybe, from the format they were created in? Maybe to RTF or
something?
I've a horrible feeling this could bring in issues of what platform others
are working with. A Mac maybe? (NOt blaming Macs as such, just that, maybe
they see PDF as the natural choice of interchange. Still, won't speculate
further, as that's all it is.
Cheers,
From Ray
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf
Of Ian Macrae
Sent: 2 November 2007 8:58PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: PDF & JAWS
To elaborate my problem, I have to finally proof read pages for a
magazine before they're committed to Quark Express files for pre-press and
printing. It simply doesn't seem possible with Jaws V8 and PDF? I'd imagine
Quark is even less likely to be a runner? does anyone have any suggestions or
ideas? Of course, the whoe point of proofing is accuracy otherwise I'd print
them and run them through K1000.
----- Original Message -----
From: Léonie Watson
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 7:56 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: PDF & JAWS
Ian,
As Adrian says, resolution isn't known to affect the accessibility
of a PDF. The font face may be a factor though. Some fonts can be harder for a
screen reader to pick up and interpret, particularly the more ornate ones. Just
a thought.
Regards,
Tink.
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Ian Macrae
Sent: 02 November 2007 15:19
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] PDF & JAWS
Does the resolution of a PDF file make any difference to Jaws 8['s
ability to read it?
Ian Macrae
Editor
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