MegaDots Beta Update

Braille Planet is now making beta test versions of MegaDots available on the web. This beta is dated 05/10/99.
This version of MegaDots is importing documents well, but you may experience problems with tables, as this area is currently under revision..

Please do not install this beta update unless you feel comfortable using beta test software. Be are that we have not yet fully tested this version of MegaDots. As always, please tell us about any problems you encounter.

Also, if you are having trouble embossing from MegaDots in Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT, please click here to download our new program called Embossit. Embossit enables MegaDots to emboss through the Windows Print Manager. Embossit is also a freeware standalone program that anyone can download to print Braille Formatted Files from any Braille software, including but not limited to MegaDots, Duxbury, PokaDots, MicroBraille. Try it! You need a MegaDots update dated April 19, 1999 later.

If you get errors during installation, the internet download was garbled. This is a common problem with the internet. Try downloading up to two more times. If you still get errors, contact Braille Planet for an update through the regular post.

Automatic update instructions:

The automatic update is very easy. However, use the manual update if you will need to transfer it to different computer than this one.

Manual update instructions, and floppy disk update instructions:

Use this manual update procedure is the automatic update doesn't work for you. There are two pieces. Each piece is small enough to fit on a single floppy disk. That way you can use the update on another computer. To protect yourself against ruining your MegaDots during this manual update procedure, be sure you still have a copy of your most recent MegaDots update.

You cannot install this beta update if you do not already have some version of MegaDots 2 or higher. Call Braille Planet at +1-608-257-9595 if this is a problem.

If any you have any questions about this process, or if the update doesn't work on your computer, email aaronl@brailleplanet.org.

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