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SCRIPTING
Creating Scripts and Macros is very
useful to truly get the most out of Dragon Naturally Speaking.
Dragon software can not only be used for direct transcription but also
can be used to run any Windows Application such as MS Word, a Medical
Billing program or an EMR software package.
Scripts can be used to set up templates
(I.E. Initial Exam) or to easily run or move around a program (I.E. Go
to Next Field in a Template).
Many (hundreds) scripts are already built
into Dragon. To view the most popular scripts for an individual
program, just say "Open Command List" while in the specific program
(obviously have DNS open also).
Script Creation and Management
1) To Create or Manage Scripts, open
the "Command Browser". Within Dragon, click "Tools", "Command
Browser".
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The easiest three methods of creating
a script are:
2) Text and
Graphics - Best to create a template, add standard paragraphs or
input a scanned signature. I give an example of a signature in graphic
below.
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In "MyCommand Name" type name of
command.
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Click "Train" and train it to your
voice.
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In "Availability", choose:
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"Global" to have it work in all
programs.
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"Application Specific" to choose a
single program for it to work in. You will also have to
choose that program (which must be running at that time).
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"Window Specific" to choose a
specific Widow within a specific program (Window must be open in
program).
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In "Command Type", choose "Text and
Graphics"
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In "Content", type in text and/ or
insert graphic (I.E. signature).
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Click "Save".
3) Step-by-Step:
Best for inner program movement such as going to "Next Field" within a
template. Also good for combinations of text and keystrokes. I use
the example of "NextField" in the graphic below.
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In "MyCommand Name" type name of
command.
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Click "Train" and train it to your
voice.
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In "Availability", choose:
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"Global" to have it work in all
programs.
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"Application Specific" to choose a
single program for it to work in. You will also have to
choose that program (which must be running at that time).
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"Window Specific" to choose a
specific Widow within a specific program (Window must be open in
program).
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In "Command Type", choose
"Step-by-Step"
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Click drop down arrow to right of "New
Step" below "Steps" box. Choose step type.
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Click "Insert" below "Steps" box to
insert a key stroke, text, etc.
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Type step (such as F11 - actually press
F11 key)
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Click "OK".
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Click "Save".
4) Macro Recording -
This actually your movements on the computer including mouse, text and
keystrokes. Use as a last resort due to the fact that it is slow.
Good for tracking actually movements such as making a drawing.
Click to enlarge.
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In "MyCommand Name" type name of
command.
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Click "Train" and train it to your
voice.
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In "Availability", choose:
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"Global" to have it work in all
programs.
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"Application Specific" to choose a
single program for it to work in. You will also have to
choose that program (which must be running at that time).
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"Window Specific" to choose a
specific Widow within a specific program (Window must be open in
program).
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In "Command Type", choose "Macro
Recorder"
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Click "Record".
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Command browser will disappear. A
mini "Stop/Play" button wll pop up in lower left of screen.
Click this to stop recording.
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Go through steps hat you want to
record.
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Click stop button in mini recorder.
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Click "x" in top right of mini
recorder. This will send you back to "Command Browser".
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Click "Save".
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