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moderated Translating scripts from one language into another
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Leo
Hello everyone, I’m thinking of translating some useful jaws scripts into Spanish, at least, that is what I would like to do; however, I don’t have any experience either scripting or programming, so I’m on the lookout for information about how to translate and test the scripts post translation process. On the web, I have found valuable information written by the jaw’s scripter Doug Lee, and even when those guidelines have been described in minute detail, I still don’t know which program I should use to modify the messages and announcements that jaws would verbalize, taking into consideration that files with different extensions must be modified for the changes to be effective.
So, I would really appreciate if someone can provide more information or indicate a website I which I can find further information.
Thanks!
-- Leo “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ― haruki murakami,
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Nermin
Hi,
when translating scripts, there is not really a single software you're going to use, since most scripts have multiple messages and usage hints accross various files. Most scripts will use .jsm files containing the strings to be localised, while some messages may also be contained in .jsd documentation files (keyboard help with JAWSKey+1). Doug lee has worked with a lot of folks so he knows how to structure his files such that they're not too hard to translate. Look for quotation marks with messages that are spoken or Brailled while using a particular programme. Not sure if that was remotely helpful, that's all I know from some of my projects, though. Regards, Nermin
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Leo
hi Norman,
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I understand, but how do I actually open the .jsm file? Leo “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ― haruki murakami,
On 12/17/2020 10:17 AM, Nermin via groups.io wrote:
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Mario
JSM files can be opened and edited in a text editor like Notepad. and of course the Script Manager can also be used to modify JSM files since it comes with JAWS.
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do not use a word processor like Word or Wordpad. you want to use a program that does not process text, thus leaving anomalies when saving the edited file.
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From: Leo [mailto:literophilus@myself.com] To: main@jfw.groups.io Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020, 11:52 AM Subject: Translating scripts from one language into another hi Norman, I understand, but how do I actually open the .jsm file? Leo “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ― haruki murakami, On 12/17/2020 10:17 AM, Nermin via groups.io wrote: Hi, when translating scripts, there is not really a single software you're going to use, since most scripts have multiple messages and usage hints accross various files. Most scripts will use .jsm files containing the strings to be localised, while some messages may also be contained in .jsd documentation files (keyboard help with JAWSKey+1). Doug lee has worked with a lot of folks so he knows how to structure his files such that they're not too hard to translate. Look for quotation marks with messages that are spoken or Brailled while using a particular programme. Not sure if that was remotely helpful, that's all I know from some of my projects, though. Regards, Nermin .
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Leo
OK thank you Mario
👍 Leo “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ― haruki murakami, On 12/17/2020 11:42 AM, Mario wrote:
JSM files can be opened and edited in a text editor like Notepad. and of course the Script Manager can also be used to modify JSM files since it comes with JAWS.
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