sofType v4.5

SofType is a software utility which replaces the functionality of a standard keyboard with a full featured on-screen keyboard. SofType can be accessed using a mouse or mouse emulator such as the HeadMouse.

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sofType v4.5

AutoClick and Dragger SofType has a built-in dwell selection feature called AutoClick™. When AutoClick is enabled, clicking functions are performed by holding the pointer motionless (dwell) for a programmable length of time. Dragger™ is a toolbar integrated into SofType which allows AutoClick and single-switch users to perform all of the common clicking functions of a two-button mouse. Specific buttons on the Dragger toolbar are associated with the common clicking functions. Dragger also has an AutoClick Rest (On/Off) button, which enables and disables AutoClick's dwell feature. Floating the Dragger toolbar is a very functional way to use Dragger. This will allow you to position Dragger on a seldom-used area of the screen. SofType's keyboard can be hidden and still allow the use of Dragger's dwell feature. This is especially useful while using applications which do not require text entry, such as a web browser or card game like Solitaire. Features • Text entry into all standard Windows applications • Integrated AutoClick™ and Dragger™ for performing clicking functions by dwell selection • Multiple keyboard layouts • Predictive word completion with customizable word list • Macro and abbreviation expansion • Excellent companion for HeadMouse® or other mouse emulators

Predictive Word Completion
Word Prediction eliminates keystrokes when words are selected from the word list. As you begin to type, a list of words is displayed in the Word Bar, which match the spelling of the word you type. When your word appears in the list, simply select that word. This feature will automatically complete the word and add a space at the end.

Keyboard Layouts
SofType offers a variety of keyboard layouts ranging from a very basic keyboard such as the Kidkeys layout to a more comprehensive keyboard such as the Qwerty layout. It is also possible to create your own keyboard layout by using a text editor to edit an existing layout. All aspects of a keyboard layout can be modified. Parameters associated with keys including key size, font size, styles and colors are changed through menu selections, and by dragging the keyboard window edge. Background colors can also be modified using a simple dialog box.

Macro and Abbreviation Expansion
Macro capability and abbreviation expansion make using SofType easier and more enjoyable by eliminating keystrokes when entering frequently used phrases, commands and other text entries. For example, using SofType's macro capability, complete log on sequences to an Internet service provider can be entered with only two clicks.

International Languages
SofType version 4.5 is for other languages that use the roman character set. SofType 4.5 uses the localization features of Windows to support keyboard layouts and unique characters of languages other than U.S. English. For information on this feature search for "input locales" in Windows Help.

SofType 4.5 has been designed specifically for use with languages in addition to United States English. It uses the "Input Locals" capability within Windows for specific characters and their keyboard locations in each language. SofType 4.5 and Windows work together to automatically make these keyboard changes once the input locals have been properly configured. If SofType 4.5 is only used with one language, configuration is not required. If multiple languages are used on one machine, then SofType 4.5 will change the keyboard layout as applications associated with different languages are used. When focus is transferred between applications the keyboard will change to the language associated with that application. These changes are handled automatically by Windows and SofType 4.5. Windows installations that generally use the Roman character set are compatible with SofType 4.5. For more information regarding the use of multiple languages please refer to "Input Locals" within the Windows Help system. A capability of SofType 4.5 is to log on to a Windows 95/98/ME or Windows NT/2000/XP workstation at boot time. (This is different than having the keyboard launch from the Start up directory after Windows starts.) SofType 4.5 can also be used to enter a Windows Screen Saver password. When enabled, SofType 4.5 will launch a minimal keyboard that will allow character entry using dwell (AutoClick) to click the mouse button. This makes SofType 4.5 ideal for a head pointer user such as HeadMouse who cannot use an adaptive switch. With SofType 4.5 the graphic does not change, it sticks in the up or down position to indicate state. When the button is down (ON) the keyboard is shown and when it is up (OFF) the keyboard is not shown. This button is shown in the keyboard screen-shot above.

Hardware/Software Requirements for SofType Version 4.5:
• IBM PC Compatible Computer capable of running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium, Windows NT 4.0 (service pack 3 or higher), Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
• Requires at least the Microsoft minimum required RAM per operating system
• CD-ROM disc drive for installation
• Input device such as a HeadMouse, mouse, trackball, or any Windows compatible pointing device
• 2 megabytes free hard drive space

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