NovaChat User’s Guide
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Using Vocabulary Files with ChatEditor
The ChatEditor Library contains the same vocabulary files as the device.
See “
”.
To explore files using ChatEditor, choose
Library
. My Resources stores
all custom files. All default files are stored in the folder specifying the
symbol set and language used.
You can explore any of these files by highlighting one and opening it.
Explore the page and button organization by choosing the buttons.
Buttons with arrows in the corners will move to new pages. As you
explore the page layouts, consider if one of these might work as a
starting point for the intended device user.
You cannot modify the “Original” vocabulary files. If one of the files
would be appropriate for the device user, make a copy of it and
customize the copy. See “
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File
”.
The device user’s vocabulary file can be created using ChatEditor and
then exported to the device for use.
Device and Editor Differences
Note:
ChatEditor is not intended to function as a speech generating
device. It is a support tool for modifying the client’s vocabulary so that
the client can continue using the device while modifications are being
made.
Dialog boxes will appear slightly different and a couple of the options are
modified for the computer. The Editor displays menus at the top of the
screen, and the Chat software displays them on the bottom.
When you are editing on the device, pressing and holding on the screen
opens context menus. In ChatEditor, right-clicking on the vocabulary
window will open context menus for editing.
Orientation
You can use the NovaChat
device in portrait or landscape orientation.
To set the ChatEditor screen orientation to match the device, choose
Settings > View
.
