Ariana, I downloaded the Wintrans program as you suggested. Unfortunately, it did not want to run under Windows 7 64-bit. Although the program would open and I could select the file to translate, the program always returned a translation error dialog. This may be because the program is build on top of the NFBTrans program which is a 16-bit program and won't run under Windows 7 64-bit.
Thanks anyway. --Pete -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 12:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Blind-Computing Digest, Vol 107, Issue 12 Send Blind-Computing mailing list submissions to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws-users.com or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [email protected] You can reach the person managing the list at [email protected] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Blind-Computing digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Braille Translation Program for Windows (Peter Torpey) 2. Re: Braille Translation Program for Windows (Eleni Vamvakari) 3. Re: Braille Translation Program for Windows (Arianna) 4. windows defender vs super antispyware (Lenny McHugh) 5. daily tip (David Ferrin) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:35:23 -0400 From: "Peter Torpey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Braille Translation Program for Windows Message-ID: <000301cb6b40$135b9880$3a12c9...@com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I am looking for a free program for translating a text file into a grade 2 text file. I tried running the old NFB Trans software, but that 16-bit program wouldn't run on my 64-bit Windows 7 machine. I also tried running the free WinBraille program, but since I don't have a braille printer hooked up, it wouldn't even run. Any ideas? I'm doing some volunteer work for our local public radio and would like to braille up some show notes. I have a very old braille printer where the translation tables don't work properly, but I think I can send a text file (formatted) to it and get the result I'm looking for. Thanks. --Pete ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:18:38 -0400 From: Eleni Vamvakari <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Braille Translation Program for Windows Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I'm sorry that I'm unable to help you here. I looked at a list of translators from APH but none were what you're seeking. At any rate, where did you find the NFBTrans software? I tried the links on the page with all the versions and they didn't work. I'm also looking for Turbo Braille so that I can compare the two. Thanks, Eleni On 10/13/10, Peter Torpey <[email protected]> wrote: > I am looking for a free program for translating a text file into a grade 2 > text file. > > > > I tried running the old NFB Trans software, but that 16-bit program wouldn't > run on my 64-bit Windows 7 machine. > > > > I also tried running the free WinBraille program, but since I don't have a > braille printer hooked up, it wouldn't even run. > > > > Any ideas? > > > > I'm doing some volunteer work for our local public radio and would like to > braille up some show notes. I have a very old braille printer where the > translation tables don't work properly, but I think I can send a text file > (formatted) to it and get the result I'm looking for. > > > > Thanks. > > > > --Pete > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > ------------------------------ Message: 3 From: "Arianna" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Braille Translation Program for Windows Try WinTrans. You ccan find the download link on the blind computer users website. Arianna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
