[nfbcs] accessible design software

[Marvin Hunkin]

	Hi jude.
Yes, I did try it, had to use a command line prompt, and java based, and it
took me ages just to do a simple example, and then had errors.
So.
Will see what he says.
Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jude DaShiell [mailto:jdashiel at panix.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, 28 July 2015 10:56 PM
To: Marvin Hunkin via nfbcs
Cc: Marvin Hunkin
Subject: Re: [nfbcs] accessible design software

If the output from whatever software is being used doesn't show up in some
form of ascii the screen reader isn't going to read it to you.  If the
software has example files that are ascii in nature then you have a chance.
You may have to study those diagrams enough so you understand what all those
symbols mean if the software isn't otherwise accesible in terms of input and
output interfaces.  If you do end up having to do that and use a text editor
to create your diagrams, try to segment the diagrams so for example you can
use the pieces you make to build other diagrams with them.  Structured
programming and structured diagram building are alike in this respect.  If
you already are fluent in latex that's another and different possible avenue
for you to investigate.  If you don't have a knowledge of latex, probably
now isn't a good time to learn.  I think I remember reading that graphvis
could do some of this stuff but that was a while ago and I never had
exposure to the package.  Also, if you do a google search for that package
put a tilde in front of it ~graphvis since I may not have spelled it
completely correctly.



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