Lisa,
Download the .PDF file to your BN. Send an Email with the .pdf file
attached to it to [EMAIL PROTECTED] I usually put convert in the subject
line. Don't write anything in the body of the Email. You should receive an
Email with the .txt file attached. Some .pdf files may not convert so keep
that in mind. I think this procedure works well in most instances.
Jim Aldrich
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Ehlers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 5:10 AM
Subject: [Braillenote] returning member question about PDF files
Hello Everyone,
I have been a member of this list previously. My name is Lisa. I teach
Braille in Guam with the possibility of moving to Saipan. I have a
Braillenote BT 18 running Keysoft 6.11. I do not have a computer.
I would like to know how I can access PDF files using the Braillenote. I
realize the Braillenote will not allow the user to open these types of
files. Is it possible to find a Web site that will convert these files
for free from PDF to text?
After conducting several Google searches the results I have discovered are
the following:
1. Special software has to be loaded onto the Braillenote which I realize
is not possible for the Braillenote to handle.
2. The PDF document has to be scanned in why I'm not sure.
3. The special software that is to be downloaded has to be purchased. I
see no point in purchasing software that the Braillenote will not be able
to handle.
4. Conversion appears not to be an option without the special software.
Any ideas? Thank you! This is for a job application. I have spoken with
the HR staff and converting the document to HTML format is not a
possibility for security reasons. I also suggested having the document
emailed to me as Microsoft Word files and that's not an option because of
security reasons.
I'm finding the problem with PDF file inaccessibility increasing. Thanks
for your time and your assistance. I look forward to receiving responses.
Lisa
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