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Item Details

Boardmaker Version 5.0

ILC Reference NO 62:53:002
Item sourced from ILC VIC database


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SHORT DESCRIPTION
Boardmaker is a software program for making therapy tools, low tech communication displays and overlays for voice output communication aids. The program contains over 3500 PCS symbols and versions are available for both Macintosh and PC computers. Black and white and colour symbols are included. Labels from 10 languages are available.

PRICE GUIDE
Refer to supplier details for pricing

FEATURES
Boardmaker Version 5.0 System Requirements
Macintosh
MacOS System 7.6 or better
16 MB RAM
CD ROM Drive (CD needs to be in the drive to run the program)
16 MB free Hard Disk space required for colour symbols and 6 MB for black and white symbols

Windows
Pentium Processor
Windows 95 or better
32 MB RAM
CD ROM Drive (CD now required to run the program)
120 MB free Hard disk space


Visual Display
Coloured symbols
Black and white symbols
Symbols can be white on a black background.
Symbol sizes and spacing are adjustable.
Symbols can be used with or without text.
Symbol labels can be in one or two languages.
Colour of the text and background can be adjusted.

Print Output
Provided that the computer is connected to a printer, the overlays can be printed out and used on communication boards or electronic communication devices.

Programming
It is possible to design your own grid or choose one of the pre made grids that match your electronic communication device.
The program will not run unless the original CD is inserted.
To use boards created on previous versions of Boardmaker you will have to import them. Refer to the User"s Guide for instructions.
This program can work together with Speaking Dynamically Pro so that any board you create can speak.

Standard Components
Over 3500 PCS symbols in colour and black and white.
Making boards tutorial
Pre made blank grids
Up to 21 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese, Dutch and Norwegian.
Instruction manuals

Other features
Text appears above the symbol but it is possible to put the text under the symbol and change the label if desired.
Cell background and border colours can be changed and border line thickness can be altered.
Thumbnail feature shows up to 44 pictures simultaneously.
Pictures are sorted in categories.
Paint tools to enable editing, including paint bucket, eraser, pencil, flip and rotate tools within the program.
Templates available for particular electronic communication devices.






MODELS/STYLES
1998 Addendum Library
2000 Addendum Library
Addendum Library
Boardmaker
Boardmaker (MAC/UK)
Boardmaker (Win/UK)
Picture This Library
Upgrade to 5 site licence (Win)
Upgrade to Version 5 (Win)


Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
NOVITATECH,   REGENCY PARK, SA
SPECTRONICS,   UNDERWOOD, QLD

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