Basics of JAWS Scripting
Target Group
The course is aimed individuals who have a good working knowledge of the JAWS for Windows application and require the fundamentals of script writing.
Course Duration
2 Days
Course Dates
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Course Aims
The course aims to provide a practical and interactive experience of writing JAWS scripts with supporting theory materials.
Course Topics include:
- What are scripts
- The role of the various JAWS-related cursors
- File types and their meanings
- Script Hierarchy
- Scripts and Script Files
- Using the Script Manager
- Scrip File Documentation and Structure
- New Script and Insert Function Dialogs
- Automating common routines
- Manipulating Cursors
- Variables and Constants
- Virtual Viewer messages
- Windows Hierarchy and Program Structure
- Using the Home Row Utilities
- Reclassifying Unknown Window Classes
- Customising part of an application independently
Success Criteria
Participants will be able to successfully describe the theory behind script writing for JAWS for Windows and independently create scripts appropriate for the environment.