SpeechExec Readme
SpeechExec 11.7 Build 11.7.7.22 (02/2022)
All information in the Readme file is "last minute" and may overrule information in the SpeechExec user documentation.
The SpeechExec release version includes the following:
the SpeechExec software depending on the selected product version
SpeechExec requires the following hardware specifications in order to function properly:
Processor: 1 GHz Intel® dual core or equivalent AMD processor or faster
RAM: 2 GB (32-bit) or 4 GB (64-bit)
Free hard disk space:
100 MB for SpeechExec installation
4.5 GB for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
USB Port: A self-powered USB port for SpeechMike USB.
Screen resolution:
Minimum desktop screen resolution: 1024 x 768 px
Maximum desktop screen resolution: 3200 x 1800 px with a maximum display size of 150%
Sound: A Sound Blaster or compatible sound card must be installed to meet the audio requirements unless working with any SpeechMike from the USB product range or the USB Headphone adapter LFH9034.
Additional requirements when using Dragon speech recognition:
Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel® quad core or equivalent AMD processor.
Processor Cache: We recommend 2 MB L2 cache.
RAM: Minimum 4 GB (32-bit) or 8 GB (64-bit)
Free hard disk space: 4 GB recommended
For more information on Dragon NaturallySpeaking system requirements please visit the Nuance website.
SpeechExec supports the following Windows versions:
* please take the Windows 10 support policy into acccount. For more information, see WINDOWS 10 SUPPORT POLICY below.
Notes:
Microsoft runs frequent updates on their Windows 10 operating system. Therefore, we can only release any SpeechExec version for the currently supported Windows 10 versions at its release date. Since we cannot guarantee that SpeechExec will work after the next Windows 10 update (for example,if structural changes are made in the operating system), all upcoming Windows 10 versions, as well as Windows 10 versions that are already ‘End of support’ by Microsoft, are not supported by SpeechExec 11.
For more information on the Windows 10 lifecycle, see the Microsoft Support Website.
Upgrading to SpeechExec Basic Dictate 11.7 and SpeechExec Basic Transcribe 11.7 is supported from the following versions:
IMPORTANT:
Upgrading to SpeechExec Pro Dictate 11.7 and SpeechExec Pro Transcribe 11.7 is supported from the following versions:
Speech recognition is supported with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, using the following Dragon editions:
Note: please consider the following when upgrading from previous versions of Dragon Medical Practice Edition:
Note: Dragon Home, Dragon Premium and their predecessor products are not supported with SpeechExec.
The support of the corresponding SpeechExec versions ends, when the support of the youngest Windows 10 version with which it was released also ends.
End of support dates for the different SpeechExec versions:
Note: End of Support also means that we stop the support for SpeechExec licenses for the respective SpeechExec version. This means that this particular version is no longer supported and in case of issues or bugs the user does not get any fixes, license support, or product support. In this case, the user has to update or to upgrade to the latest SpeechExec version. In addition, a renewed activation of software licenses earlier than version 10 is no longer possible.
SpeechExec is installed with an installation wizard. The installation wizard guides you through the steps of the installation process and installs all required software components and drivers.
Administrator rights are required in order to install the program. If you do not have administrator rights, an 'ikernel' error message is displayed at the beginning of the installation process.
The installation process can be started in different ways:
AUTORUN - Double-click the autorun.exe file. The installation process is started by selecting the Install option.
setup.exe - The installation process is started by double-clicking this executable file. If you are using the SpeechExec software update mechanism, the setup will be started automatically after download.
Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
SpeechExec Pro and Basic applications use an Internet licensing model starting with version 7.0. Hardware dongles used by previous versions are no longer available and are not accepted by SpeechExec versions 7.0 and higher versions.
Product key
Product keys are unique, alphanumeric codes of 25-character length required by SpeechExec applications if the subscription product key licensing is used. They ensure that each software license was legally purchased. The product key is located on a sticker on the inside of the license key card. After installation you need to register and activate your product key.
SpeechExec Pro subscription through SpeechLive
The SpeechExec Pro subscription through SpeechLive requires an activated SpeechLive user account where a purchased SpeechExec Pro subscription is enabled for this user. The SpeechExec Pro subscription is validated via the users's SpeechLive username (email address) and password. This ensures that each software license was legally purchased by the customer.
It is recommended to uninstall a previous version manually and install this version on a clean hard drive.
Before you upgrade from SpeechExec 10.x to SpeechExec 11 consider the following: If you use SpeechLive, please make sure all your dictations are synchronized and there are no dictations waiting in your upload queue.
Before upgrading SpeechExec it is recommended to backup your configuration files. These configuration files are:
PSP.SpeechExec.SystemDefaultSettings.xml, which you find in the installation directory of SpeechExec,
PSP.SpeechExec.DictationPropConfiguration.xml, which you find in the installation directory of SpeechExec,
user configuration files, which you find in the "DOCUMENTS_AND_SETTINGS_DIR\USERNAME\Application Data\Philips Speech\SpeechExec" folder (for example, in "C:\Documents and Settings\john\Application Data\Philips Speech\SpeechExec").
Whenever you want to uninstall a SpeechExec application and return back to its previous version, the application can be reverted back by following these steps:
Uninstall SpeechExec
Run the "RestoreSettings_pre71.exe" file on the Tools\Troubleshooting\ directory of the installation CD. If the previous version is wanted to be re-installed without any user interactions, run the "RestoreSettings_pre71.exe /s" file.
Before re-installing a previous version, make sure that all files are deleted from the folder where you installed SpeechExec (by default, this is a subfolder of the c:\Program Files\Philips Speech\ directory), otherwise, the re-installation will be unsuccessful.
Install previous version of SpeechExec
Note: When downgrading SpeechExec you need to provide a valid product key for your SpeechExec version.
When uninstalling a SpeechExec program, you are asked whether to keep the personal settings. If more than one SpeechExec program is installed on the same PC (for example, SpeechExec Pro Dictate and SpeechExec Pro Transcribe) and you click No when this message is displayed, all personal settings from all installed SpeechExec programs are deleted.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 installation fails
This error may occur when trying to install .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows system
which doesn't have enough free disk space.
To install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8, at least 4.5 GB free disk
space is required.
Workaround: Free up some disk space in your Windows partition by deleting
temporary files and unistalling unneeded programs.
Error 1720.There is a problem with this Windows Installer package…
This error may occur when trying to install SpeechExec in a Windows system where
a WMI repository is corrupted.
Workaround: Repair WMI. The following links contain instructions about the
process:
Error 2738. Could not access VBScript run time for custom action.
This error may occur when trying to install SpeechExec on a machine where the VBScript
engine is not currently registered.
Workaround: Re-register VBScript engine with the following steps:
You must activate the SOFTWARE PRODUCT before you are able to use all of its features. Once you have activated the SOFTWARE, you will be able to use it for the subscription term you have paid for, starting from when it is first activated. When the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is activated, its use is assigned to a specific user and a specific workplace computer. During the registration process, the SOFTWARE sends certain information to SPS, including the product key, specific information from the hardware configuration (hash value), the user’s email address and associated password, first name, last name, company name, industry, job position, telephone, country and zip/postal code. Registration and activation will not be valid if a retailer’s user details are used. By using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you are agreeing to this information being sent to SPS. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT can be activated by clicking on the activation link in the confirmation email sent to the user after registration. Once the time allowed for activation has elapsed, the use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT will be limited until it has been activated.
Following activation, the SOFTWARE PRODUCT can be used on the activated hardware until the end of the subscription term. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT sends specific information to SPS at regular intervals throughout the subscription term for the purpose of checking that the software license is valid. If this is not possible due to a temporary interruption to the internet connection, there is the option of using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT offline for a limited amount of time.
If the hardware is changed, it is possible for the user to activate the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on the new hardware for the remainder of the subscription term by repeating the activation process using the same email address and password. After that point, the license will no longer be valid on the old hardware. The hardware may be changed up to the end of the subscription term for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or until product support is no longer provided for it. You can find out more about support for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT ending by heading to the support section on the following website: www.dictation.philips.com
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 11.7:
Emailing components (EASendMail and EAGetMail) have been updated to the latest version
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 11.6:
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 11.5 SR2:
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 11.5 SR1:
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 11.5:
Small feature updates and various bug fixes.
Dragon Medical Practice Edition 4.1 and 4.2 support
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 11.0:
SpeechExec now operates with one of the following new license types:
Dragon Medical Practice Edition 4.1 and 4.2 support
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 10.6:
Dragon Medical Practice Edition 4 support
SpeechOne support
SpeechOne devices are supported. SpeechOne is a revolutionary recording device that further increases your dictation productivity and enhances ease of use.
SpeechAir 2 support
SpeechAir 2100 devices are supported.
Custom Dragon profile folder support
A new option has been introduced to use the Dragon profiles located in a specified custom folder
instead of the local Dragon profile folder determined by Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
Note: The administrator is responsible for creating a valid custom folder and for adding the necessary Dragon profile to this folder with Dragon's import/export profile feature.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 10.5 SR1:
Dragon Medical Practice Edition 4.0 & 4.1 support
Full support for Dragon roaming mode
Limited support for Local mode using custom Dragon profile folder path
Note: Some versions of Dragon - for example Dragon Medical Practice Edition 4.1 – rename profiles when using Dragon's profile import feature from local to roaming and this leads to a need to select the profile again. Therefore we recommend to use SpeechExec for this task because SpeechExec retains the original profile name.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 10.5:
Handle consent and privacy information from the Help menu of SpeechExec
You can read the privacy policy and select how your personal details should be processed by Speech Processing Solutions through the Consent and Privacy menu item in SpeechExec.
Access SpeechLive from the toolbar of SpeechExec
You can access SpeechLive directly from the toolbar of SpeechExec.
Microsoft Outlook 2016 support
Microsoft Outlook 2016 is supported.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 10.2:
Send dictations for Dragon speech recognition from a Philips Voice Recorder
You can automatically send dictations for Dragon speech recognition directly from your Philips Voice Recorder (PVR) device.
Select a Dragon NaturallySpeaking profile to use for offline speech recognition
You can select which Dragon NaturallySpeaking profile you want to use for offline speech recognition: the primary Dragon profile or a profile that matches the name of the Author dictation property.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 10.1:
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 15 Group version support
Versions Dragon Legal Group 15 and Dragon Professional Group 15 of the Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software are supported. For more information, see System Requirements.
The Record into one file only and Prohibit file alteration Pocket Memo settings should no longer be used simultaneously.
New SpeechMike Premium Air devices
The following new SpeechMike Premium Air devices are supported:
Resetting SpeechMike Premium Air devices
You can reset SpeechMike Premium Air devices to their default settings by clicking Reset device in the SpeechMike configuration wizard.
Product activation process changes
The product registration and subsequent activation process has been extended with a Privacy and Consent page, where you can accept the privacy policy of Speech Processing Solutions.
You do not have to register your product; however, unregistered licenses cannot be restored. If you lose your license key you must re-purchase the software.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 10.0:
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 14 and 15 support
Versions 14 and 15 of the Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software are supported.
Philips SpeechExec Speech Recognition Recorder enhancements
The Philips SpeechExec Speech Recognition Recorder has been enhanced with the following new features:
For more information, see the Philips SpeechExec Speech Recognition Recorder online help.
Dragon vocabulary management in SpeechExec
You can manage the vocabularies of your selected Dragon profile on the Vocabulary page in General Settings.
Correction Editor improvement
You can define the number of words to rewind when you restart playback in the Correction Editor.
New User Wizard improvements
Reorganized General Settings pages
The content of the Recognition and Adaptation page in General Settings has been reorganized. You can find the Dragon NaturallySpeaking adaptation settings on the Adaptation page, while the Dragon NaturallySpeaking recognition settings are on the Offline recognition page.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 8.8:
SpeechAir support
Support for Philips SpeechAir devices has been added. SpeechAir is a revolutionary recording device that further increases your dictation productivity and enhances ease of use.
Foot Control wizard enhancements
The Foot Control wizard has been redesigned to support 3 and 4-pedal devices and their custom pedal mapping.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 8.7:
Multi-speaker transcription service support
When you send your dictation for transcription, you can select the number of speakers that you want to be transcribed.
Updated DPM Recorder Configuration window for DPM4 devices
The Microphone page of the Recorder Configuration window for DPM4 devices has been updated. You can now select 360° and Directional for microphone directivity.
Updated DPM Recorder Wizard for DPM4 devices
The Microphone orientation and Microphone sensitivity columns have been removed from the Advanced page of the DPM Recorder Wizard for DPM4 devices.
Microsoft Windows 10 support
Microsoft Windows 10 is supported.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 support
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 speech recognition software is supported.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 8.6:
Exclude the sound of spoken instructions
You can exclude the sound of spoken instructions from offline speech recognition
and extract the spoken instructions to a separate audio file.
SpeechDrive terminology changed
SpeechDrive has been renamed to SpeechLive.
Recall dictations from SpeechScribe transcription services
You can recall selected dictation files from SpeechScribe transcription services.
For information about this feature and its limitations, see Toolbar in the
SpeechExec Online Help.
Change the default dictation auto-save settings
You can change the default auto-save settings for your dictation that you want to
speech recognize with Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
Transcriptionist notifications
You can define certain criteria for displaying notifications to transcriptionists.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 8.5:
Take over dictation files
You can take over a dictation file and continue recording or transcribing it.
SpeechLive Transcription services
SpeechLive Transcription services can help you transcribe your dictation files that
are stored on your SpeechDrive.
Microsoft Outlook 2013 support
Microsoft Outlook 2013 is supported.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 8.1:
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12.5 support
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12.5 speech recognition software is supported.
64-bit Outlook support
64-bit Outlook is supported.
DPM6000 and 7000 series device support
Digital Pocket Memo 6000, 7000, and 7200 devices are supported.
The following new features have been added in SpeechExec 8.0:
SpeechDrive in SpeechExec
In SpeechExec Pro and Basic application, users can store their dictation files
in virtual storage, called SpeechDrives and share dictation files and related documents
with each other without requiring expensive file servers.
Windows 8 support
Windows 8 32 bit and 64 bit operating system is supported.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 support
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 speech recognition software is supported.
SpeechMike Premium support
SpeechMike Premium devices 3500, 3510, 3520, 3600, and 3610 are supported.
DPM8000 series device support
Digital Pocket Memo 8000 series devices 8000, 8200 and 8500 are supported.
Dictation files with .m4a extension
Dictation files with .m4a extension can also be displayed in the Worklist, however,
there are some restrictions on their use.
To play back dictation files with .m4a extension, the file needs to be converted
into .wav format. This conversion is started automatically by the SpeechExec application
with the help of a 3rd party conversion tool, namely the Nero AAC Codec (NeroAACDec.exe)
conversion tool.
For more information, see the Quick Reference Guide and the Online Help system.
Running SpeechExec applications
Running SpeechExec applications from a network share or with a mapped network drive is not supported.
Opening the attachment of speech-recognizable dictations
Word processing systems other than Microsoft Word and Open Office may ruin the bookmarks of a speech-recognized dictation file, causing the failure of highlighting words during playback in the correction window. Therefore, it is recommended to use only Microsoft Word or Open Office to open the attached document.
Upgrading SpeechExec in mixed environment
If not all installed SpeechExec applications are upgraded, do the following to
run SpeechExec properly:
Copy the configuration file of all relevant applications from the Tools\Troubleshooting\MixedEnvironment\
directory of the SpeechExec installation folder to the directory of the old version application
next to the executable file.
For example: For example:
If both SpeechExec Pro Dictate and Pro Transcribe 10.6 are installed on the same computer and Pro Dictate is upgraded to 11.0, the Tools\Troubleshooting\MixedEnvironment\SEPTrans.exe.config file needs to be copied to the installation directory of the Pro Transcribe application next to the SEPTrans.exe file.
Sending dictation files via email in Microsoft Outlook
When sending dictation files in SpeechExec via Microsoft Outlook, the emails containing the files are moved to the Outbox folder of Outlook. These emails may not be sent out immediately. The sending of these emails is managed by Outlook from this point.
Installation
The SpeechExec installation procedure requires a reboot. Make sure that the same administrator user who installed SpeechExec initially also logs on after the reboot for the installation to be completed properly. If a different user tries to log on after the reboot, a dialog box is displayed, which prompts the administrator user to log on again.
Data provider error during application start
In case there is an issue with the data provider, you may encounter one of the following errors when starting SpeechExec:
To resolve this issue, you must reinstall SpeechExec Local Data Storage as follows:
Speech recognition-related settings may appear disabled after successfully activating 'Speech Recognition for ProDictate/ProTranscribe' product
If you experience such a problem, simply exit SpeechExec and start it again.
Multiple versions of SpeechExec on the same PC
Multiple versions of SpeechExec are not recommended to run in the same environment.
Upgrading SpeechExec in mixed environment
If not all installed SpeechExec applications are upgraded, do the following to
run SpeechExec properly:
Copy the configuration file of all relevant applications from the Tools\Troubleshooting\MixedEnvironment\
directory of the installation CD to the directory of the old version application
next to the executable file.
For example:
If both ProDictate and ProTranscribe 10.6 are installed on the same computer and ProDictate is upgraded to 11.0, the Tools\Troubleshooting\MixedEnvironment\SEPTrans.exe.config file needs to be copied to the installation directory of the ProTranscribe application next to the SEPTrans.exe file.
Downgrading SpeechExec
Before re-installing a previous version of SpeechExec, make sure that all 11.0 files are deleted from the folder where you installed the application (by default, this is a subfolder of the c:\Program Files\Philips Speech\ or c:\Program Files (x86)\Philips Speech\ folder), otherwise, the re-installation will be unsuccessful.
Interoperability with previous versions
Using older versions of SpeechExec with dictation files created with a newer version may cause problems. It is recommended not to mix different SpeechExec versions.
Power Save mode
When laptops are in System Standby mode or Hard Disk Sleep mode, they must be returned to normal operation mode before starting the recording.
SpeechMike USB
When recording with any SpeechMike from the USB product range under any of the supported Windows operating systems, gaps may occur in the recording.
Windows 7
Barcode configuration does not work under Windows 7 in the SpeechMike Wizard.
When using Simple MAPI under Windows 7, make sure that a mail client is installed (tested with Windows Live Mail) and set as default.
Windows 8
Audio files that have been already associated with a different program under Windows 8, are not opened by SpeechExec Player automatically after SpeechExec installation, even though specified so during setup. When opening such audio files for the first time after SpeechExec installation, the system will offer the possibility to choose the desired playback program, and SpeechExec Player can be selected.
When using Microsoft Outlook 2010 under Windows 8, QuickSend can fail if Outlook is not running.
RTF templates not displayed correctly when generated in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word does not generate standardized .rtf documents, even if the current document is saved as a .rtf file. Therefore the Online recorder and Correction window may not be able to display these non-standard .rtf templates properly. In this case, it is recommended to recreate .rtf documents with more standard-conform applications like Wordpad.
Starting SpeechExec in hidden mode
If SpeecExec is started in hidden mode, but at least one of the following options is enabled, the application will not be minimized on the system tray:
Automatically create new dictation after starting SpeechExec
Start New User Wizard
Show Worklist when connecting the DPM
Conversion of 8-bit WAV files
Conversion of 8-bit WAV files is not supported as the resulting signal quality would be very low. Trying to convert such a file to an other audio format may result in an error.
File import and download
When selecting files for import or DPM download, make sure that no special instruction file is selected. Special instruction files are indicated by an 'i' in their file names, for example, Dictation0010i.wav or Dictation0011i.dss . Otherwise the import or download may fail.
Copying, moving and deleting DPM files manually
When copying, moving or deleting files manually from the Digital Pocket Memo, no corresponding bitmaps are shown on the Digital Pocket Memo display.
Sending and receiving emails
When sending emails, make sure that the format of the email is in plain text if the recipient is using a different email client. If you are sending emails via POP/SMTP, the email format is always plain text.
Sending emails via GroupWise
For sending emails via GroupWise, the GroupWise Client and the latest Service Pack for the GroupWise Client have to be installed on the PC. In GroupWise, the first Send/Receive operation after starting the application sometimes results in an error message. This can be ignored.
Sending emails via Lotus Notes
For sending emails via Lotus Notes, the Lotus Notes Client has to be installed on the PC. If Lotus Notes has been upgraded from an earlier release using the incremental upgrade installer, the Lotus Notes component COM support has to be installed manually. Go to the Windows Start menu, select Run and run the following command: regsvr32 C:\lotus\notes\nlsxbe.dll. Substitute C:\lotus\notes with the path of your Notes Domino files.
The behaviour of Lotus Notes, when accessed externally from an other application,
has been changing from version to version, unfortunately they are not always compatible.
Currently, there is no reliable solution to automatically detect the version number
of the installed Lotus Notes environment.
SpeechExec creates a new subdirectory in the EXE installation directory, named \LotusNotesDLLs.
This directory contains several Lotus version-dependent DLLs to interoperate with
Lotus Notes. Each interop DLL's name contains the Notes version it is based on.
There is an additional LotusDLL.xml file that tells SpeechExec which file to use.
The filename is specified in the tag: <M_MANUAL_DLL_NAME>Interop.LotusNotes.xyz.dll</M_MANUAL_DLL_NAME>
The xyz part of the name determines the version.
If there is a problem with the Lotus integration, this XML file must be modified,
and the interop DLL filename that matches with the installed Notes version must
be used.
Sending emails via Simple MAPI, Extended MAPI, and QuickSend
For sending emails via Simple MAPI , Extended MAPI, and QuickSend , a mail client has to be installed and set as the default mail client manually.
Failing to send emails
If you experience problems with sending emails and dictations remain unsent in the Outbox folder, you can change your email delivery settings to SMTP/POP3. In this case, however, move the dictations from the Outbox folder to another folder and resend these files so that the new settings take effect.
Address book in Lotus Notes
If you set up an email profile and configure Lotus Notes as the email client, SpeechExec will open the address book of Lotus Notes when sending a dictation. Therefore, only those contacts are visible in the address book that have been defined in Lotus Notes.
Grundig .dss files
Some Grundig recording devices create non-standard .dss files. Working with these files in SpeechExec Recorder results in corrupt sound files and loss of data. Therefore, it is not possible to record Grundig .dss files in SpeechExec.
Dictation list
Sometimes the dictation list is not updated with the most recent information. For example, if you have a custom folder in the Folders tree that points to a directory on a removable drive (like the drive assigned to a Digital Pocket Memo device), and you delete a file from that directory with Explorer, the file may not be removed from the SpeechExec dictation list. Clicking the Refresh button on the toolbar or pressing F5 will update the dictation list correctly.
Local Work folder
Mapping the Local Work folder to a network location is not recommended, since it might cause problems.
FTP server
Some FTP servers are not supported. If you have any problems, contact Professional Services.
Default playback device problem
When using DPMs or SpeechMikes as default playback devices for the first time, it
might not work. In this case do the following:
- Go to Control Panel, Sounds and Audio devices.
- On the Audio tab select the default playback device again from the listbox and
click apply.
Speech recognition with Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Profile management
Some versions of Dragon - for example Dragon Medical Practice Edition 4.1 – rename profiles when using Dragon's profile import feature from local to roaming and this leads to a need to select the profile again. Therefore we recommend to use SpeechExec for this task because SpeechExec retains the original profile name.
Active Accessibility feature
The "Active Accessibility" feature of Dragon NaturallySpeaking may slow
down the performance of SpeechExec. To improve performance, turn this feature off
manually and restart Dragon NaturallySpeaking so that the setting takes effect.
By default, this feature is turned off if Dragon NaturallySpeaking has been installed
before SpeechExec installation.
Within SpeechExec, this feature can be turned on or off under
General Settings/Speech
Recognition/Troubleshooting
(
Change voice menu navigation
availability
option).
Using a recorder or player device in any recording application (Dragon NaturallySpeaking desktop speech recognition) and in SpeechExec
Neither playback nor recording is supported through a device that is not full-duplex if it is already used by another application. For example, when SpeechMike is already used for desktop speech recognition under Dragon NaturallySpeaking, it cannot be used for recording or playback in SpeechExec.
Using Dragon roaming profiles with and without administration rights
If a roaming profile is opened first by a user with administration rights (for training or when creating a speech-recognizable dictation file in online mode), the profile cannot be opened after that by a user without administration rights on the same computer.
Using Dragon NaturallySpeaking simultaneously by different applications
If SpeechExec uses Dragon NaturallySpeaking through the speech recognition functionality, Dragon NaturallySpeaking features will not be fully available for other applications.
Audio Setup in Dragon NaturallySpeaking
When connecting a new recording device to the computer for recording in online speech recognition mode, the device must be set up in Dragon NaturallySpeaking through the Audio Setup to train the new user profile. In some cases Dragon NaturallySpeaking does not percieve the speech of the user. To resolve the problem, restart SpeechExec and Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
Using the "Digital recorder using sound files (.wav) on disk" dictation source
Please do not use the "Digital recorder using sound files (.wav) on disk" dictation source in a user profile for recording in online speech recognition mode, it can lead to serious problems. Create instead a USB microphone dictation source in Dragon NaturallySpeaking and select "USB microphone" in the "Dictation source for dictation files created within SpeechExec" combo-box in SpeechExec. For more information, see the Online Help system for the General Settings/Speech recognition/Recognition settings page.
Upgrading Dragon NaturallySpeaking
When upgrading Dragon to higher version, the Dragon user profile name might be appended with
a suffix. For example, if your user profile naming convention is MyName001,
it becomes MyName001(v12).
As SpeechExec checks the Author property of the dictation file and looks for a Dragon
user profile with the same user name, the dictation file cannot be processed for
offline speech recognition until the user profile name is appropriate.
Make sure that you use the appropriate Dragon user profile name, the dictation file
cannot be processed without it.
Using commands with SpeechMike function buttons in the Speech Recognition Recorder
Some Dragon NaturallySpeaking commands assigned to the SpeechMike function buttons do not operate in the online recorder.
Highlighting not synchronized with text during playback of speech-recognized documents generated through offline recognition
In .rtf documents generated through offline speech recognition the highlighting
of text during playback may be shifted if dictation commands have been used during
recording (for example, new line, new paragraph).
It is recommended to always use the latest version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking available
for optimal results.
Bullets added in the Speech Recognition recorder are not displayed in Correction window
When bullets are added to the speech recognized text to create a bullet list in the online recorder, and the dictation file is sent for correction, the bullets may not be displayed properly in the Correction window.
When using the correction editor with dictation files longer than 30 minutes, the cursor may jump back to the start of the dictation
Increase the playback buffer for Dragon in 'Dragonbar / Tools / Options / Data /Disk space reserved for playback'.
Spelling Window disappears
Sometimes the Spelling Window disappears right after it is displayed.
Audio files created in Digital Recorder are incorrectly recognized in offline recognition if they contain restricted Dragon commands
Digital dictations containing restricted commands like "Scratch That" or "Resume With" are recognized incorrectly during offline recognition, so the highlighting goes wrong when reaching these restricted command texts when playing back such offline recognized dictations.
Using SpeechExec Pro Transcribe for backend speech recognition
When using a PC as a backend speech recognition computer, it is strongly recommended to restart it regularly (once per day).
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