Dreamcard script problem

[Douglas Gilliland]

Eric,
I use text-to-speech frequently in my HyperStudio programs so I am
sure that isn't the problem. Also, the button answer text doesn't show
up which is independent of the sound.
Best regards from Florida,
Doug


On 5/28/05, Eric Chatonet <eric.chatonet at sosmartsoftware.com> wrote:
> Hi DOug,
> 
> If text to speech is not available on the current system, the text-to-
> speech commands set the result function to an error message.
> And we may think that's the problem.
> So, you could try something like:
> 
> put revSpeechVoices() into tVoices
> if it = empty then answer error "No computer's text-to-speech
> capability!"
> else etc.
> 
> or
> 
> revSpeak "All is well."
> if the result <> empty then answer the result.
> 
> Managing errors is one of the most important things in any software ,-)
> 
> Best regards from Paris,
> 
> Eric Chatonet.
> 
> Le 28 mai 05 à 15:52, Douglas Gilliland a écrit :
> 
> > I am an educator that just recently switched from HyperStudio (using
> > some HyperLogo scripting) to Dreamcard. I have created a stack to use
> > in my science class that has the following script:
> >
> > on mouseUp
> >   revSetSpeechVoice "Victoria"
> >   revSetSpeechSpeed 130
> > revSpeak "That is not correct. Try again"
> >   answer "The Density of Water is 1.00 g/mL."
> > end mouseUp
> >
> > Problem: It works find on my PowerBook (which I have DreamCard
> > installed). But when I play it on a student eMac (with the Dreamcard
> > Player) the button action does not execute. Another button with a
> > simple "go next" script works fine.
> >
> > Any ideas on what is preventing the button action?
> > Thanks,
> > Doug Gilliland
> 
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