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After you create the .tab source file, you compile the .tab source file to produce a .dic file. This file is loaded into a DECtalk Software session through the Speak applet or an API call.
To save and compile a new dictionary:
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File pull-down menu (1) |
Step 1 |
Display the File menu. |
The Save dialog box is displayed in all three cases. (5) |
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Save as dialog box |
Step 2 |
Navigate to the location where you want to save the dictionary session and enter a file name. (6) |
A success message (7) is displayed, indicating that both the text file (in .tab format) and a dictionary file (in .dic format) have been saved. |
To save and compile an existing dictionary:
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Task/Location |
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Action |
Result |
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File pull-down menu (1) |
Step 1 |
Choose Open from the File menu to open an existing file. |
The Open a File dialog box is displayed (not shown). The dictionary file (.tab file type) you choose is displayed in the edit window. |
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Step 2 |
Edit the file as described in the topic To build a user dictionary. |
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File pull-down menu (1) |
Step 3 |
To save the changes you have made to the .tab file without compiling the dictionary, pull down the File menu (1) and click Save (3). |
The changes you have made are saved. |
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File pull-down menu (1) |
Step 4 |
To save your changes and compile the dictionary, pull down the File menu (1) and click Compile Dictionary. (2) |
A success message (7) is displayed, indicating that both the text file (in .tab format) and a dictionary file (in .dic format) have been saved. |