Hi, Do you have a specific pattern to start with? It sounds like something we can do over skype. If you have a pattern you can send that I can print out and then we can discuss it, that might be the way to go. I've seen several ways to do charts and I think it would dpend on a given pattern as to how to approach the chart. Hope we can work this out. Debra Hernstrom At 01:35 PM 1/12/2009, you wrote: >I too would be interested in learning more about using the Optacon to read >knitting or crochet charts. I tried it once, but it did not work well. >But when I showed the chart to a sighted knitter, she said it was so old >and faded she could barely read it, either. Anyway, any tips would be >welcome, as I plan to tackle charts soon.. >Thanks. >Tracy > > > > Hi, Debra, > > > > Do you read fillet crochet charts with the optacon? I have looked at > > the > > charts, but could not figure out how to interpret them. If you don't mind, > > would you please e-mail me off list and give me some pointers? > > > > These charts are an excellent example of something a scanner and OCR > > software can't manage. > > > > Regards, > > Paula Muysenberg > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Debra Hernstrom" <dhh@xxxxxxxxxx> > > To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 12:16 PM > > Subject: [optacon-l] my own uses for the Optacon > > > > > >> Hello, > >> > >> I use the optacon for many of the same uses posted here. I also use > >> the optacon to transcribe knit and crochet patterns that are written > >> in symbols in charted form rather than text. and for proofreading > >> bookshare books when footnote numbering doesn't scan for proofing. I > >> also have transcribed music using the Optacon. I don't think a day > >> goes by that I don't use the optacon. > >> > >> > >> to view the list archives, go to: > >> > >> www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l > >> > >> To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: > >> > >> optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the > > quotes) in the message subject. > >> > >> Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a > >> message > > to: > >> > >> optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the > > quotes) in the message subject. > >> > >> > >> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > > signature database 3759 (20090112) __________ > >> > >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > >> > >> http://www.eset.com > >> > >> > >> > > > > to view the list archives, go to: > > > > www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l > > > > To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: > > > > optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the > > quotes) in the message subject. > > > > Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message > > to: > > > > optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the > > quotes) in the message subject. > > > > > > >to view the list archives, go to: > >www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l > >To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: > >optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without >the quotes) in the message subject. > >Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: > >optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without >the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.