Thanks, Richard. That explains it. I didn't realize there were formats other than Braille for NBP books. Now I know. :)
Teresa "We're made of star stuff."--Carl Sagan > On Jul 5, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> wrote: > > You can choose a variety of download formats from NBP, including word and > DAISY. > But, yes, if it was a BRF file, that wouldn't work. > So long as the URL points directly to a compatible file type, it works every > time. > It would not work with an e-x-e file, but it will work with word, html, txt, > daisy, mp3, rtf, and I'm sure others. > > HTH, > Richard > > > "Common sense is in spite of, not as the result of education." - Victor Hugo > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 5, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Teresa Cochran <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> There may be two problems with this method. I looked in Voice Dream help >> when I had a problem with an executable file. >> >> It looks like executable files are not processed by VDR. The browser works >> similarly to Safari Reader. It extracts the text from a page. Smart mode >> strips extraneous material from the page and renders readable text. >> >> The next problem is that NBP Braille is in brf format, which is not >> supported by VDR. You would have to find out if it might open in BARD or >> convert it to PDF format to read in iBooks with contractions off. This will >> render the file in grade Two without rdundant translations. >> >> HtH, >> Teresa, >> >> "We're made of star stuff."--Carl Sagan >> >>> On Jul 5, 2014, at 7:44 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Try instead of clicking on the download link, do the double tap and hold >>> and when you hear the tones, lift your finger and do a one finger flick >>> right until you get to copy and double tap. >>> Then, open Voice Dream, and double tap on add, then on web browser. >>> Turn the rotor to edit, and flick down or up to paste and double tap. >>> That should paste the download link in the edit field. >>> Then double tap on the go button in the bottom right corner. >>> This is all a guess since I have not actually done this, but it should work. >>> You won't be out anything for trying. >>> Good luck, >>> Richard >>> >>> >>> "Common sense is in spite of, not as the result of education." - Victor Hugo >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Jul 5, 2014, at 4:24 PM, "Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D." >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I successfully ordered from my iPhone this afternoon a bookd from National >>>> Braille Press. The book is in the MyDownLoads page. When I click the link >>>> for the book, I only get clicks for minutes, but nothing happens. Mys >>>> sighted daughter tells me there’s a swirling symbol that disappears after >>>> a few seconds whenever we try clicking the link again. I’m wondering if >>>> this isn’t the NBP server having problems. Would others agree? >>>> >>>> But, wanted to ask if I’m doing it right or not, and to clarify how do I >>>> download this book into VoiceDream? >>>> >>>> Thanks. Keith >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >>>> list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you >>>> have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you >>>> feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >>>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. 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