7, and 15, you can.
Using a single Pattern group
The command to turn individual Patterns groups on is:
ptrn x on x is the number of the Patterns group you want to turn on.
The command to turn individual Patterns groups off is:
ptrn x off x is the number of the Patterns group you want to turn off.
You can also use
ptrn off
to turn all Patterns off. Your MB Tutor will say "Patterns all off".
Using multiple Pattern groups
You can also use similar commands to activate multiple patterns on and off
simultaneously
ptrn x y z on
x, y and z refer to the numbers of the groups you want to
turn on. You are not restricted to three groups; you can turn on 15 Patterns
in one command. A space should separate each number. After the last
number, type a space and the word on. Any group number you included in
this command will now be turned on.
ptrn x y z off
Use this command to turn off individual or multiple groups.
Again, you are not restricted to three groups; you can turn off up to 15
Patterns in one command. Type a space between each number, and put a
space between the last number and the word off at the end of the
command.
More Patterns options
ptrn Turn the Patterns function off or on.
If you have already turned on Patterns 1 and 2, when you enter the command ptrn,
your MB Tutor will say "Patterns off", and the MB Tutor will produce uncontracted
or Grade 1 braille.
Entering ptrn again will give the response "Patterns 1 2 on".
If no Patterns have been turned on, when you enter ptrn, your MB Tutor will say
"Patterns not selected".
Patterns curriculum for reading and writing instruction
These are the different groups available in the Patterns series. For the full Patterns
Curriculum, including the content of each group, check the Reference Section.
1. Alphabet and Letter Words
Upper cell contractions
2. Whole or Part Words
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