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    ada software

    I was just asked about making a few ADA signs, does anyone know where I can get software for that?
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    Neil,

    Are you looking for symbols or translation software to create braille dots?
    I think Aaron Koehl has written plug in for Corel to do translation. Check with Aaron or Keith at SMC.


    Your engravelab may have braille translation feature?
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    NEIL -
    My first suggestion: Carefully weigh your time 'n effort required to venture into producing ADA complaint signage. 'While back, our City Hall asked me to provide braille signs throughout their building. Thought I might be able to produce 'em using laser engraving (my Epilog 35W). Seems I recall discovering it's a process better served using rotary engraving. After using software to cut the holes, a special "pen" is used to insert the tiny balls into each hole - for finger tips. I did get 'hold of software - didn't get much further than that. Quickly learned that the sign companies in my area simply order their ADA signs from companies that specialize in this. So, even had I been able to do this, I couldn't be price competitive. Attaching one of the sites I kept on file: http://www.accentsignage.com/ Also I learned that there are an awful lot of laws 'n regulations regarding ADA signs and their proper 'n legal installation on walls - meaning: there's quite a learning curve 'bout offering this type of signage. Anyway, my two-cents .... good luck.

    Bill
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    ADA signs can be quite profitable, but they do require some homework. Once you get past that part, they are easy to do.
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    Agreed, some of my customers do about 60 percent of their profits in this market with Lasers.

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    Our server administrator Aaron Koehl developed a braille script for Corel Draw that makes it so easy even a caveman can do it

    Look in our Software Forum for Aaron's thread.

    You don't need an expensive Braille install tool. You can use a 2/32 nail set from any of the Borg stores....less than 4 bucks.
    I've made thousands of ADA signs laser engraving both the Braille holes and the tactile text, if I can do it so can anyone else here.
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    Thank you all for the info, I appreciate it.
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