Learning Objectives
Installation and Licensing
- Hardware and operating system requirements
Learn the basic hardware and operating system requirements needed to run Eclipse effectively and avoid common performance issues.
- Installation process
Instruction on where to obtain Eclipse installation files and best practices for a smooth, successful installation.
- Keyless license installation and functionality
Attendees will learn how to install and use the Eclipse keyless license, how keyless licensing functions, and what protections and limitations are built into the system.
Configuration and Initial Setup
- File locations and data management
Learn where Eclipse stores user data, how to locate files within the software, and how Eclipse interacts with Windows file locations.
- Important Windows settings
Instruction on key Windows settings that should be adjusted for optimal Eclipse performance.
- Connecting to a steno machine
Attendees will learn where to configure their writer, test the connection, and start and stop realtime input within Eclipse.
- Dictionary assignment and priority
Learn how to assign dictionaries correctly and how dictionary order impacts translation results.
- Document formatting
Instruction on adjusting paragraph styles, margins, and document settings to meet formatting requirements for officials, deposition work, CART, or freelance reporting.
- Block file creation and use
Learn how to create a block file, use basic blank fields, and read block files into a transcript during realtime or editing.
- Customizable settings
An introduction to key customizable settings that new users should understand and begin incorporating into their workflow as needed.
Dictionary and Translation Fundamentals
- Conflicts
Learn why conflicts are a powerful tool for improving efficiency and accuracy, and how to construct and train them effectively.
- Translation-based formatting
Instruction on Eclipse formatting tools that apply formatting during translation, reducing the need for manual editing later.
- Macros
Attendees will learn where to find available realtime macros, how they function, and which macros are most useful to implement early.
Realtime Output Options
- Bridge
Instruction on outputting realtime to Bridge, Advantage Software’s realtime viewing platform, and how reporters and viewers can get the most out of the experience.
- Other realtime viewers
Learn how to configure basic output to third-party realtime viewing platforms and which questions to ask when connecting to a new system.
- CART
Attendees will learn how to configure and use Eclipse’s built-in CART functionality.
- Closed captioning
An overview of closed captioning options in Eclipse, including which output methods require the AccuCAP license add-on and which can be used with standard licenses.
Core Translation Tools
- Translation Magic
Learn how Translation Magic assists with improving translation accuracy and how to adjust settings to suit individual writing styles.
- Auto-Brief
Instruction on how Auto-Brief provides brief suggestions during writing, how to adjust its display, and how to customize the types of briefs offered.
- Plugins for translation efficiency
An overview of plugins that help clean up dictionaries, streamline translation, and track important information such as speakers and exhibits.
Editing Foundations
- Introduction to Hyperkeys
Learn how to begin using Hyperkeys, where to find guidance, and how to practice using these powerful efficiency tools without feeling overwhelmed.
- Edit Mode overview
Instruction on using Edit Mode to perform editing directly from the steno machine, leveraging writing skills for faster correction.
- Boost Edit
An introduction to Boost Edit as an accessible entry point into Boost-assisted editing during the post-session phase.
- Creating Draft/Proofreading PDFs to proofread outside of Eclipse
Attendees will learn the methods to proofread outside of the software for maximum efficiency, portability, and comfort.
Delivery
- Final Document Production
Learn how to create the most commonly requested formats for final transcripts and identify important options in creating each.
- Bundles & Delivery
Attendees will gain instruction on attaching exhibits, bundling transcripts, and using the customizable delivery function.
Plugins Overview
- Efficiency and productivity plugins
A guided overview of popular, time-saving plugins that new users can begin using early to improve accuracy and efficiency.
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