Testing Your CAT Software

When properly configured, your compatible CAT software should feed the text from your writer into any program capable of receiving text from your computer keyboard. This means that we can use a simple text editor like Notepad to test your CAT software setup. If your text feeds into the text editor properly, then it should feed into the Realtime Coach™ exercise window as well.
 
Testing Instructions
 
  • Launch your CAT software, and begin a realtime translation.
  • Open a simple text editor (for Notepad, click Start > Run, type notepad, and click [OK])
  • Write a paragraph or two from your writer. You should see your translated text appear
  • Review the text to make sure it appears properly
  • If the text does not appear properly or at all, double-check your CAT software settings or see our CAT Setup Diagnostic Guide for more help. (If you use DigitalCAT™, be sure to wait up to 30 seconds for the text to begin feeding.)
 
If the text appears properly, your CAT software is set up correctly for use with Realtime Coach™. You're all ready to start practicing!