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1/24/2012 2:54:27 PM
topic: No keyboard input and some elements not displaying

hooverj
Posts 1 		I am setting up some Linux based web browsing stations and am having trouble getting Typing Master Intra 3 to work correctly on them. The systemwide $LANG variable is set to UTF-8 but Typing Master doesn't seem to be able to respond to keyboard input. I have tried many different workarounds posted on the web with no avail. The systems are 32bit, running Firefox 9.0.1 with Sun/Oracle Java 1.6.0_26 installed. It seems that some parts of the program work. Lesson 2.1 New keys: E I works fine but the next lesson 2.2 Word drill does not, for example. In 2.2 it will display all the elements on the screen properly but it will not take any keyboard input.
1/9/2012 10:57:48 PM
topic: Editor's Pick Award

TypingMaster
TypingMaster
Posts 132 		TypingMaster Pro has received a "5* Editor's Pick Award". You can read the review at http://typing-tutor5.software.informer.com/
1/9/2012 10:55:32 PM
topic: Text won't display for "Test"

TypingMaster
TypingMaster
Posts 132 		Hi Sean,

Can you tell me what browser you are currently using and if you are able to view other Java applets?
1/7/2012 12:47:57 PM
topic: Text won't display for "Test"

sean
Posts 1 		I have the most recent version of Java, I tested it @ java.com & it is good. I reset the "security" preferences (several times) per the instructions on the assesstyping.com/ test page & I still get the same message "Unable to use Java".

If relevant the Test is for 1NW Contact and the url to launch the test is...

http://www.assesstyping.com/test/pretestselect;jsessionid=322AA0FC2CA516A483D4FF753C431941

Thx for any help...
12/19/2011 6:06:28 PM
topic: Typing smoothly versus accelerating on easy words

srdiamond
Posts 1 		I've seen two contradictory pieces of advice for improving typing speed. Here's the alternative advice:

1. Type with a constant rhythm: don't speed up and slow down. If you have trouble with rhythm, get a metronome and keep pace with it to establish an unvarying rhythm.
2. Learn many short, common words so you can type them faster than at your usual typing rate. By mentally turning several strokes into one, you can type considerably faster by capitalizing on stroke combinations you've routinized.

My questions: is this an open question, about which there are different valid opinions? Two "typing strategies," you might say. Or is one of them right? If one is right, what's the source of the error on the other side?
12/16/2011 3:25:00 AM
topic: i am doing a bit faster...

shamsudeen
Posts 4 		Hi.
i am typing good with 32WPM, but whats my problem is when i see a text , for instance " America has won" i see the word but then i type "Amrica" what is here happening is my eyes moving to the letters faster, but my finger is not, that is how the error is coming. what is the solution for this....?

Thank you
Shamsudeen
12/15/2011 2:53:09 AM
topic: Problems reaching the lower row

shamsudeen
Posts 4 		Brother you can do that key if you continue to practice , it is easy to type c , i was also had the same problem. now i am okay and good.


Thank you
12/14/2011 10:29:15 AM
topic: Problems reaching the lower row

FastTyper
Posts 3 		I am doing so much better now after practicing with your program. But I am having a hard time with the lower row. I can do z & / without moving my fingers but can't do the same with:

x & .

or with

c & ,

c & , are very very hard. I have to move my whole hand down the row and can't keep my thumbs on the space bar.

Can people actually do this or is it just me and my hands that are not flexible? Is there a trick or exercise for this? Commas and period are so important to do well.

Thanks
12/13/2011 11:36:01 PM
topic: Whic is faster? number pad or keyboard

shamsudeen
Posts 4 		Thank you for your reply, what i am exactly doing is typing customers Name, address details, phone numbers, dates, amount and complaints. so now what do you suggest me?

Thank you
Shamsudeen
12/12/2011 4:20:32 AM
topic: Whic is faster? number pad or keyboard

TypingMaster
TypingMaster
Posts 132 		Hi Shamsudeen,

Thank you for your post.

Entering alpha-numeric combinations is always tricky. For dates and longer numeric combinations we do believe that using the number pad is faster than using the number row. For combinations with more letters than numbers, the top row is good if you've trained your fingers/brain to work with.

TypingMaster features study modules both for the top row numbers and the number pad. Have you tried those?
12/11/2011 9:55:44 AM
topic: Whic is faster? number pad or keyboard

shamsudeen
Posts 4 		Hi all,

i have to work a lot in alpha numeric combination of data in to a application there i have to type Alphabetic, numbers and date lie 3/22/2011. i am currently using number pad, i thing that is a bit time consuming or need to move hands frequently back and forth, so need to know that guys which a good one to use .. your reply would be appreciated.

Thank you
Shamsudeen
11/14/2011 12:17:54 PM
topic: Pie chart vs clock on student lessons

Jessica
Posts 2 		Thank you so much! We'll give those suggestions a shot!
11/10/2011 7:02:37 AM
topic: Case-sensitive login with LDAP authentication

DuncanIdaho
Posts 13 		Active Directory is NOT case-sensitive for usernames. However, when using LDAP authentication with Typingmaster Intra, it only works when the username is in UPPER case. I have many systems using LDAP queries and non of them require a particular case for usernames.
11/10/2011 12:05:25 AM
topic: Case-sensitive login with LDAP authentication

TypingMaster
TypingMaster
Posts 132 		Hi,

Thank you for your post.

Unfortunately the settings on the LDAP (or ActiveDirectory) server dictate what usernames and passwords are accepted. Our program simply asks the query. Check from your server settings, whether case insensitivity can be turned on.

If you have any further questions, please let us know.
11/10/2011 12:03:46 AM
topic: Pie chart vs clock on student lessons

TypingMaster
TypingMaster
Posts 132 		Hi Jessica,

Thank you for your message.

The reason for the different views is that TypingMaster Online has two interfaces for the typing tutor that students see: the default interface is a Java applet and a secondary option, if using Java is not possible, is the ActiveX applet that works on Internet Explorer/Windows only.

It seems that in the classroom your students are using the ActiveX interface but at home they run the Java applet (either they use a Mac or Linux computer at home, or their Internet Explorer browser does not have the ActiveX component activated).

Both interfaces show the timer clock and the pie chart provided that you have set lesson duration for the course. If your course settings have option "No Time Limit" enabled, the Java applet does not show the pie chart.

You have two options to resolve this:

1) Go to course settings and change lesson duration from "No Time Limit" to any set duration the General Course Settings.

This is the easier solution and resolves the issue to all of your students, regardless of the operating system on their home computer.

2) On the Settings tab, under Study Settings, set "Applet type" to ActiveX preferred. Then, ask all students to use Internet Explorer on their home computers when they run TypingMaster and to accept ActiveX components to run.

Note that Mac users will not be able to use the ActiveX interface but will continue with the Java applet.

I hope this is of help, if you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.
11/9/2011 11:07:15 AM
topic: Pie chart vs clock on student lessons

Jessica
Posts 2 		My students have expressed frustration that while they are working in TypingMaster in our classroom, they see a pie chart with their percentage of progress, but when they are working in TypingMaster at home or on other computers, they see a timer clock. Why is there a difference? Is it a browser or add-in issue? Is it possible to set that as a preference somewhere? They would really prefer to see the pie chart.

Thanks!
11/8/2011 7:37:13 AM
topic: Case-sensitive login with LDAP authentication

DuncanIdaho
Posts 13 		Our students must use upper-case when logging into the TMIntra 4 site. Is there a way to make this case indifferent?
10/25/2011 5:06:35 AM
topic: Service Interruption on Wednesday, Oct 26th

TypingMaster
TypingMaster
Posts 132 		The increasing popularity of TypingMaster Online has caused occasional slowness during the peak hours for the last few weeks. To ensure smooth operation for our customers at all times we will now move the service to a faster server.

The interruption will last about an hour and it takes place at 7.30AM (CEST) on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011. Please see below if your area is affected.

West Coast, USA, 10.30PM (UTC -7) (Oct, 25th)
East Coast, USA, 01.30AM (UTC -4)
Central Europe, 7.30AM (UTC +2)
Eastern Europe, 9.30AM (UTC +4)
Asia, 1.30PM (UTC +8)

Most customers affected are those in Europe and Asia. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
edited by TypingMaster on 10/25/2011
10/20/2011 9:55:09 AM
topic: Breaking habits

FastTyper
Posts 3 		Thank you!

All good point. The tip about moving my hands vertically is great. I do tend to move so much that i lose my place and that is how the errors happen.

I is very frustrating. But I will keep trying
10/20/2011 12:59:29 AM
topic: Breaking habits

TypingMaster
TypingMaster
Posts 132 		Hi FastTyper,

Thanks for your post. Learning away from your old technique can be frustrating and tedious, we agree. Sticking to the touch typing technique and temporarily bearing with slower typing for some time really is the key to learning away from old habits. Any time that you can do that will help you progress. Unfortunately, there is no trick that we can offer, just regular practice, practice and more practice.

Investing 5 minutes a day to drill with the program is a good idea if you have gone through the course once already. The more regularly you make yourself stick with the technique, the better the results. With this little time, I do recommend that you skip the key drills and select the drill type that you like the best. I personally prefer the word and sentence drills in our program - pick the drills that show the keyboard on-screen as you will really need to try to type without looking down.

5 minutes may not be sufficient, however. If you could fit in 10-15 minutes a day as a 2-week crash course that could work even better. Also try the drills in the Speed Building Course for variety and complete the review drills for difficult keys. After the two weeks of more intensive training, you could continue with the 5-minute schedule for 1-2 months to help in taking the new skill to practice.

Sitting too close to the keyboard or having your seat too low can make typing the bottom row letters difficult. If you have problems reaching the upper row, you may be sitting too far from the keyboard. Note that using the ring and little fingers is the most demanding part of touch typing and overcoming the hurdle simply needs practice.

Check that you sit centered to the keyboard and that you hold your wrists up when you type. If you rest your wrists on the table or wrist rest it is more difficult to reach both the top and bottom row keys. Are you keeping your fingers slightly curved? That also helps a lot.

You do not need to keep your hands completely still over the home keys when you type. Other fingers can mimic the movement of the finger that types, that will help in keeping your typing relaxed. You could also try anchoring to the Space bar, that is letting your other fingers move slightly when you type but always making sure your thumbs rest slightly on the Space bar. This can help in keeping your hand movements vertical only, try to avoid moving hands horizontally to the left or right as that will make you lose the home keys.


Let us know if this helps at all and how you are progressing.
edited by TypingMaster on 10/24/2011
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