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3) via the patented function "Direct Transfer" directly by the Editor of the Actilino into an
input field of a connected device.
In general, we recommend using the HTCom program as it transfers different file formats
into a format which can be read by the Actilino. Additionally, HTCom offers a Grade 2
translation and back translation. If you copy, for example, a word document in the docx
format using the Windows Explorer to the Actilino, it cannot be opened by the Actilino. If you
transfer this document using HTCom, the textual information will be transferred and be
archived with the same name. This document can be read and further edited with the internal
Editor of the Actilino.
The file transfer program HTCom
Text files, message files and Braille character sets can be best transferred to the Actilino
with the aid of the HTCom program, which can be found in the package content. This
program can transfer files from a PC to the Actilino via the USB interface and can also
transfer files from the Actilino to a PC.
In addition to HTCom you can also transfer files or text blocks from the Editor of the Actilino
directly to a connected device (PC or mobile device). Please refer to chapter 5.2.20 Quick
transfer of files or blocks of text to a connected device (SPC + 1 5 7 = Chord E) .
Various file formats can be transferred to the Actilino with HTCom. When transferring files
in the following formats, HTCom extracts the text information:
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Word format *.doc and *.docx
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HTML format *.htm, *.html, *.php, *.php3, *.asp and *.jsp (Internet)
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Text format *.txt, *.java, *.ini, *.hpp, *.h, *.cpp, *.c
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RTF format *.rtf (Rich Text Format)
Optionally, the text information can be converted into Grade 2 during the transfer operation.
Files in formats other than those shown above (such as *.exe files) are transferred
unchanged to the Actilino. The Actilino can thus be used for the transport of data. However,
it should be noted that the transfer of large files to and from the Actilino takes much longer
than the transfer to and from a memory stick.
HTCom runs under the operating systems WINDOWS Vista, 7 / 8 / 8.1 and 10. A special
version of HTCom is available for the operating system LINUX and we will gladly send you
a copy on request.
Please read the enclosed operating instructions for the transfer of data between a Braille
system and a PC. The data-transfer functions of HTCom are described briefly in the
following sections.
4.3.6.1 Transferring a File using HTCom from the Actilino to the PC
Start up the HTCom program on your PC then select the menu item "Receive file" by means
of the tab key or the arrow keys, followed by the Enter key.
The PC will show all of the files on your Actilino. You can select one or more files for the file
transfer. Use the tab key to move to the input field that allows you to specify where the
transmitted files should be saved. Once you confirm this dialog by clicking OK the transfer
will start. During the file transfer, the Actilino displays the following: '
Transmitted m of n
