Streamtext Linking

 

 

 

Streamtext linking sends the transcript from the Transcriber computer to the Streamtext server on the internet.  Readers may read the live transcript at the streamtext web site by using standard web browsers. 

Streamtext has the advantage that readers don't need to install special TypeWell software; any web browser will suffice.  However, the Streamtext display is not as sophisticated as TypeWell Reader software and doesn't show style info like bolding, or math information like superscripts.  Furthermore, it has a more primitive way of handling edits to previous text, deleting everything back to the point where the transcriber is editing, then restoring it only when the transcriber is again editing at the end of the document.  It's recommended that transcribers refrain from editing text that's more than a few words back while using Streamtext, to avoid confusing the reader.  Also, operation of the system is somewhat more complicated for the transcriber, involving a special program to connect TypeWell to the Streamtext server.

Pricing of Streamtext linking is different too.  TypeWell has the ability to connect to Streamtext, but Streamtext is a separate company.  You must arrange an account with the Streamtext company to pay by the hour for the use of this service. 

Installation

Please contact Streamtext.com for details about purchasing an account for the use of Streamtext. 

To connect TypeWell Premium Transcriber to the Streamtext server, you must first purchase and install the Serial/IP software.  This software connects TypeWell to the Streamtext server. 

Set up Serial/IP as follows:

1. Select Ports and choose either COM3 or COM4.
2. Go to the Serial/IP Control Panel or Configuration page.
3. Check "Connect to server" and set IP Address to www.streamtext.net.
4. Set the port number to the value given to you by Streamtext after you purchased an account.
5. Check "Use Credentials From" and leave set to "Use Credentials Below".
6. Fill in the username and password that Streamtext assigned you.
7. Leave the Connection Protocol set to Raw TCP Connection.
8. Under COM Port Options, check the box for Restore Failed Connections.

Then start TypeWell Premium Transcriber and do the following:

• Go to the menu Link/Streamtext.
• Check the Enable checkbox, then choose either COM3 or COM4, whichever you chose in step 1 above for Serial/IP.
• Click OK to save the setting.
• Make sure the top entry in the Link menu is checked, to turn on linking.

TypeWell will now automatically contact the Streamtext server, by way of the Serial/IP software.  If everything is working correctly, TypeWell's Link menu will say "Linked" as usual.