Glossary conversion question...would appreciate ANY help! sm
Posted By: KyMT on 2007-10-23
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I have been using Instant Text for quite a few years, but wanted to switch to Stedman's Smart Type. My co-worker uses it on the same account and is doing on average 50 lines per hour more than me. She and I type about the same speed so I'd at least like to give it a try.
Does anyone know if it is possible to convert my IT glossary into Smart Type? I guess I'm an old dog, but I just can't bring myself to start from scratch with a new glossary. Thank you!
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E-mailed glossary from work computer to PC but glossary isn't readable.
After literally two days of working on this, finally got my glossary to my personal computer and into IT V Pro which I upgraded (thank you Christina!!!). But my entries are all garbled.
I hope this isn't some safety feature used by my national to keep us from using company glossaries though I did create this myself over three years.
Job starts in three days (radiology) and I so need this glossary. Hate to start over again...as you well know.
Anyone? TIA :)
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When I first started, it took about an hour to do 10 minutes of dictation. Now I can do 10 minutes of dictation in about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on if I had to do the demographics, research medications or words, or locate doctors addresses. I would say a good average would be 20 minutes for 10 minutes of dictation. Good luck. I also would offer to take some work, if he would agree. I could use a little extra for a month or so. thanks. KPS
Conversion of wav files - sm
I got a wav file that opens into Windows Media. I want to be able to get this into my Express Scribe. Is that possible and if so, how?
Thanks for ANY help.
Conversion of WAV files
Yes, you should be able to play the WAV file in Express Scribe. What you need to do is find where the WAV file is located (such as c:, which file folder, etc. etc.) If you don't know where the file is located, try using windows explore and search that way. You will then need to open up Express Scribe and do a MANUAL load. This will give you the opportunity to specify where the file is located. You should then be able to find the file and load it. You may, while in windows explorer want to move the file to a location that is easy for you to remember,thereby making it easier to load in Express Scribe. I've had the same thing happen to me several times...it's frustrating until you get the hang of it. HTH.
autocorrect conversion to SH
I have version 8.7, below is what I found in the HELP file. For a different version, go to your HELP file and the INDEX tab, type in AUTOCORRECT and then hit DISPLAY for the instructions. When I first started using SH 10 years ago, it worked for me. I never use the autocorrect any more.
SHCNV - ShortHand File Converter Utility
Run the SHCNV utility by choosing “Run File Converter” from Shorthand’s File menu.
SHCNV is a utility to convert MS Word (Versions 6.0, 95, 97 and 2000) AutoCorrect entries, PRD+, Abbreviate!, Smartype, formatted ASCII text files and older Shorthand (v4.x and earllier) dictionaries to the Shorthand 8.x dictionary format. Files created by Shorthand 5.x through 7.x do not need to be converted to Shorthand 8.x. This utility can also be used to merge two Shorthand 8.x dictionaries.
This would be a very inaccurate conversion.
A timed test will give you wpm for that type of skill. In truth, you probably type about 25 to 35 wpm when transcribing. Not your fault and you are not slow. You have to take time to change jobs, to spell check, look up words, listen to the pauses, go back and make changes, etc.
In a timed test, you do a straight 5 minutes of typing and its over.
When hiring people to complete forms, such as admission data, intake data, motor vehicle info, etc., the managers are much happier hiring someone who types slower but has 100% accuracy, because you cannot achieve over 25 wpm typing a form.
If you type 60 wpm (which is considered slow by those who know nothing but the wpm rate), and could maintain that for 8 hours, you would be transcribing 360 lines per hour, or 2800 lines per 8 hour shift without the use of an Expander or macros. I doubt there are many of us that can actually do that.
There are free typing tests that are timed on the internet. Take one of those and see how you do.
Typing speed conversion
Does anyone know the formula for converting lines per hour to words per minute?
Looking for conversion/comparison chart sm
I'm getting paid gross lines right now and my company is going to be using new software which will use 65-char lines. I'm looking for some sort of chart that shows the difference in $.
Any help will be gratly appreciated.
Thanks 
Free audio conversion...
It might be a trial thing, and I can't remember but is works extremely well and is an easy step-by-step thing.
http://www.nch.com.au/switch/plus.html
Conversion programs (see message)
If you have an Expander program for WP5.1 (DOS?), there might be conversion macros available on line that could import your list into AutoCorrect/Text with possibly some clean up required. I still have my old DOS PRD Productivity Plus that I used a few years ago and was able to convert it into ShortHand (currently use), which I have in turn imported into AutoC/T (and vice versa) when needed.
High-speed conversion
see link.
Pricey. Maybe there's a cheaper one out there. Guess it would depend how much of this kind of work you'll be doing.
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Does anyone know where I can find a conversion table for cpl rates?
Like if you make 13 c/70 character line how to figure what that would be at a 60 character line, etc. Thanks for the the help.
You need to download the conversion pack from Microsoft
website and then you should be able to convert your documents. Not sure if it will convert from Word 2003 or 2007 to WP5.1; however, WP5.1 can be converted to Word 2003 and higher.
There are sound file conversion utilities out there
that you can download for free. I actually used to have the opposite problem; the doc sent me WMA files which uploaded fine but wouldn't play without glitches, so I used to convert them to WAV files (which worked well). The program I used was called BeeThink. I never actually tried to use it to convert in the opposite direction, so I am not sure it will work for that, but it's worth a try.
http://www.beethink.com/AudioConverter.htm
Conversion program for digital sound files - sm
A long time ago I saw a listing regarding a program that would convert sound files, ex. dss to wav; etc. I need to convert a .dvf file to .wav. Any ideas?
Your glossary
Lyndia,
I'm always looking for ways to expand my production, I'd love the share ideas.
Please e-mail me at mtmpwork@aol.com.
Thakns in advance!
glossary
I would be glad for you to share your glossary with me. I am in my first year at this and I need all the help I can get.
glossary
I am a newbie and I have Smartype. I would love to have a copy of your glossary too. :)
If you need a glossary for IT...sm
Email me, and I'll send you a copy of mine. If you send me your phone number, I'll call you and help you get it set up as well.
I have used this glossary for 9+ years. I started using it when I had been an MT for about 2.5 years. It has helped me make a lot of money over time and every year I have used it I do a bit better than the previous year, income wise. I am happy to share it and anything else I know about expanders.
Can I add glossary from V Pro to III Pro>
I work for a national that put IT V Pro on my system and it contains all my expanders. I have just taken a PT job and will be using my other computer and IT III pro. Is it possible to insert the IT III PRO floppy into my national's computer and transfer the glossary onto it?
And, in worst case scenario, I will be purchasing IT V Pro. I have scanned the site but do not see where "Buy Now" is an option. The forum doesn't appear to have a sales section either.
Thank you for your help - starting a new job is both exciting and challenging.
If I do all of the drs in 1 glossary
Because it seems like when I compile all of the doctors into one big glossary, Instant Text misses a lot of the common phrases. If I compile a separate glossary for each doctor then I have to constantly switch glossaries. I occasionally get a doctor several times in a row but not often enough. I am wondering if there are certain settings like when you do the compilation where you put in the maximum words per phrase, that I should be doing differently? Anyone know anything about that?
Glossary
I would go to productivitytalk.com. They have lots of lists!
That's in the singles glossary
Whichever singles glossary you are using is the one you have to alter. Be careful not to corrupt the directory structure!
You might check the IT forums, I think there are some threads there about the proper way to do this if you haven't modified this before.
I transferred my glossary, etc to a new
computer. I found out how to do it by Googling "copying Expander to new computer" or something like that. I'm sorry I cannot tell you exactly what it says as they are printed at home and I'm on the road. This works for your dictionary as well.
This is how I did it starting with no glossary at all.
I am in Radiology. I created my own glossary by pulling in the glossaries that would be utilized and then added my own phrases and words as I did not have a glossary created to import.
I love IT now. It is easy and fast. Be patient. I hated it at first, too, as I was constantly ~reading~ but it does get better. The IT site has very helpful and comprehensive information for each trouble you encouter.
I keep a main glossary
for english phrases like "There was no" and phrases that would be used in any medical report like "The patient was". I keep a separate glossary for each medical specialty. I put each docs phrases into their specialty glossary rather than giving each doc their own glossary. So all ortho docs phrases go into my ortho glossary, etc. Then I just include my main glossary and my drug glossary with the specialty glossary. I do one doctor who repeats the same sentences in each report, so I do have a glossary just for him, but he is an exception. I can usually do a 40 line report for him and never had to type a complete sentence. He is awesome!
Did you convert your SH glossary to IT? sm
I think you can do that. If you can, that means you already know your shortcuts. Also, IT has some extra glossaries that may be making it more difficult for you. Please email me if you need some help on this and I'll try to help you. IT is not what I use on a regular basis, but it has been.
Will my IT glossary export to Shorthand? Thanks! nm
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Instant text glossary
I was reading the board and saw the mention of using your glossary. I did a dumb thing....My hard drive crashed and I had not backed up my glossary so I am trying to recreate...so the addition of your glossary would be a big help TIA.
Sue
Tried attaching glossary to e-mail but ...
It stated "this is not a valid win32 application." The work computer is in my office with my PC.
The e-mail (sent from Spheris computer) had a security program attached to it.
I will keep trying.
Thank you kindly.
Also there is a glossary on above-mentioned site...sm
it is called qdecimals, which you put qbefore your numbers and it puts the decimal in without the space.
Need a Smartype ready glossary
Does anyone know where I can find an expansion list that I can upload to Smartype all at once...not one by one?
TIA
How to copy a glossary to a new computer
I have a new computer with IT existing that I would like to update with the old computer's glossary, especially one. I figured out how to email it to myself, but am not sure exactly step by step how to get it to the new computer. I am not sure if I'd be replacing the old one or updating it. The old one also has some includes, so it gets confusing from there. At this point, I would be content just to have the main glossary...I think...Eeek. Can someone help please? Thanks!
double click the glossary that the error is in; sm
when it brings up the box, find the word/phrase you want to delete or change. once your cursor is on the line in the error, hit the delete button. FYI, you can also edit it rather than delete it.
Export the glossary to a .txt file and print from there.
To do that (with IT open), right click over the phrases heading and select Importer. Then select the Workshop tab and Export.
We did not receive your email with your glossary attachment
Hi Kim,
According to our records, Marianne sent you a file to resolve the issue. I still did not receive your email with the glossary attachment and I am not sure why it did not come through to my email but Marianne was able to receive it and she replied with the file attachment. Did you still have trouble after receiving Marianne's email? If so, please let us know and we will give you a call so we don't have to worry about having any more lost emails. :-)
I have 4000 glossary entries to transfer to a
I'm going from DocQScribe to an Ex-Text platform and I have to reinput the phrases in one-by-one. Should I do this as the phrases come up? Is it preferable to just make some time to re-type the whole list at multiple settings?
I saved the individual glossary as an attachment
and then emailed it to myself at my yahoo address. Then I could log onto yahoo email on the other computer, save the attachment to my hard drive and then use it with the IT program installed on that computer. I also email a copy of my glossary to myself at yahoo about every month or so (hotmail or anything web based would work) because if my hard drive ever crashes, then I have a backup of my glossary that has nothing to do with my hard drive and I won't lose months and months of additions. If I add a bunch of expansions at one time, then I email a new copy to myself more often. Hope that helps.
Yes, but can you convert a Smart Type glossary?
nm
Will this glossary transfer to the ESP feature in EXText?
I know I have emailed you before but I chose that financially I just couldn't afford a Expander right now and then I found out that there is one built into the EXText. I'm trying to build that up but as I have never used Expanders before I am at a loss as to what to put into it. Thanks.
Convert Instant Text glossary to
Is there a way to convert an Instant Text glossary to work with Smartype?
Thanks
You can add phrases to single word glossary in IT (SM)
When you insert the medication and other information, hit tab and then, backspace to the first letter. It will ask you "are you sure? and just hit return and it will accept it.
I have many two and three word phrases in my single word glossary list. There is a web site for IT users which you can Google for; it is easy to find - forum style.
Moving or copying IT glossary to another computer
I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I recently copied one of my IT glossaries to a different computer by this method using a CD ROM disk (a jump drive would also work):
Scroll down the page where it says "moving IT to a new computer":
http://ja-jp.facebook.com/notes.php?id=44836928616
ALSO:
http://textware.com/board/itmainforum/posts/636.html
Your Shorthand expanders can become separate glossary. s/m KyITuser
Instant text actually comes loaded with dozens of different glossaries stored into a separate glossary folder. For instance, to name a few: Medwords.glo, (glo is a filename for glossary), Legal.glo, ER.glo, GenMed.glo, etc. I could go on. After I imported my PRD+ expanders, I created a folder for it and just named it (after my first name), Toni.glo. So when I pull up IT, I just click on my Toni.glo file and go to work.
Ironically, I'm looking into ShortHand because even though IT has SO, SO many different functions...so many that I will never learn in this lifetime, that in itself is the only con...other than the price $189.00 and no trial period is offered!
Personally, the best advice I can give is to visit the productivity board and browse through it. Don't get me wrong, IT has to be the most advanced expansion program on the market, but again, being so advanced is it's only pitfall. If you are like me, an IC paid on production, I just don't have the time to sit around and play with it. I hope I didn't confuse you even more. Good luck!
With IT open, right mouse click on the glossary in the IT box that you want to save. sm
Choose from the pop-up menu, either Save As or Save active glossary list.
Thanks!...good idea about adding the def to the glossary...I'll try that too
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How to print a list of Instant Text Glossary Entries
Any help appreciated.. thanks!
CONGRATS to WINNER Lynell T. of Hazen, ND on winning Judy's Glossary!
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CONGRATS to WINNER Lynell T. of Hazen, ND on winning Judy's Glossary!
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