Category: Geeks r Us
I hope the fact that I couldn't think of an appropriate title won't exclude me from quality responses... oh well here we go:
Recently, I just started a job where, through internet explorer, we log on to a server and remotely access information through a terminal. To manipulate this system, we type in letters or numbers, and according to menu options different actions are taken. This system is relatively accessible but a pain to use because I have to enter forms mode, type in a command, exit forms mode to see what the screen says, re-enter forms mode then type again. This is a huge hassle and my sighted colleagues are obtaining higher productivity numbers simply because they don't have to do all that; they just type, read, type, etc. I am wondering if there is any way that jaws could read me the information without me having to exit forms mode? Maybe a scripting function, or a keystroke, or application or something, not sure what solution I am looking for. This would save me a ton of time and make my work life so much easier. I'd appreciate any advice you are willing to offer me.
PD_III
Look in to the frames manager in jaws. There are some decent step by step descriptions for setup in the jaws help topic. You can often setup a frame to read a certain spot on a screen based on new information and/or a keystroke. You could also consider hotspots/placemarkers.
Scripting is always my last resort for these type things as they can often be a temporary fix given the world of updates to windows and Jaws.
I must be doing something terribly wrong. I can't even get the information within a frame to speak.
UGH!!