What is the easiest way to emboss Web-Braille files?
A4. Web-Braille files can be embossed in several ways. Embossing with Braille Translation software. Web-Braille files can be imported into software packages such as the Duxbury Braille Translator or Megadots. It is important to be sure that the .brf file parameters are specified correctly. Web-Braille files are in the format: 25 lines per page, and 38 or 39 cells per line. If there is a blank cell at the beginning of each line in the file, then use 39, otherwise use 38. Embossing from a Command Prompt. In most cases, it is possible to emboss Web-Braille files from an MS-DOS command prompt. From the Windows start menu, select Programs, and MS-DOS Prompt. Switch into the directory where the .brf file is located and enter a command similar to the following: copy filename.brf com1 where com1 is the port where your embosser is connected. This may be com2, lpt1, or something else. The disadvantage to this method is that you must emboss an entire volume at one time. If books are coming out do
