[BlindMath] Transcribing math

[Allan Mesoga]

Yes, I agree with Sir George Bell.  I'm also using MathType on
producing math braille and even math LaTeX or MathML.

On 7/26/18, George Bell via BlindMath <blindmath at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> An excellent package called "MathTYpe" allows you to enter math formulae
> into Word (and other applications)!  It is used quite extensively in schools
> and is not what you would call, "costly" software.
>
> You can get a 30 day, fully functional, trial from:
> http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/
>
> An added advantage is the ability to enlarge equations for partially sighted
> students.
>
> Given correctly input math, it is then only a matter of opening the Word
> file in Duxbury in the normal way and translating.
>
> I should add that Duxbury do provide support for MathType on the few
> occasions when issues arise.
>
> George Bell
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindMath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of J Acheson
> via BlindMath
> Sent: 25 July 2018 19:17
> To: blindmath at nfbnet.org
> Cc: J Acheson
> Subject: [BlindMath] Transcribing math
>
> Greetings!
> When I produce math materials in braille, I enter it in Nemeth or UEB code
> by hand using Duxbury. For me this is fast & easy. I currently need to train
> others who do not know braille how to prepare math using a computer. Their
> input will then be brailled.
>
> Would you please recommend either a program and/or an available tutorial
> that would help expedite their work and their learning process and be more
> mainstream for those who do not know braille? For example, I know you can
> enter math equations using features within MS Word. Does anybody know of a
> tutorial for this feature?
>
> Yes, I know that it is better to have people such as ourselves preparing
> equations for transcription, but it is not an option available to me as
> school systems do not always hire people with such qualifications.
>
> Here comes my usual disclaimer: answering on list may be a help to many
> other people as well as to myself, but if you prefer, you are welcome to
> contact me off list.
>
> Thank you,
> Janet
>
>
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