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What does ZoomText Scripting Edition allow me to do?

ZoomText Scripting Edition makes it possible to customize the behavior of ZoomText and other applications, providing enhanced functionality and automation of any task. With the power of ZoomText Scripting Edition, users will enjoy greater productivity and success, especially in workplace environments. Here are few examples of the things you can do with a ZoomText script.

• Automatically announce selected fields of information when opening a spreadsheet, database, or any other application where you want to hear only certain information and you need to hear it immediately.
  
  
• Automatically announce and read new email.
  
  
• Automatically read aloud new text that arrives in chat windows.
  
  
• Announce application controls and data in more meaningful way.
  
  
• Stop ZoomText from announcing information that is not of interest.
  
  
• Configure ZoomText to alert you when a selected field of information changes to specified values, such as the balance in a spreadsheet dipping below $100.
  

What is a script?
A script is a text file containing programming commands that initiate a given ZoomText or application task. Scripts can consist of a few lines of very simple commands or many lines of complex programming. ZoomText Scripts are written using one of the industry standard scripting languages, such as VBScript, Java script, C#, or Perl. No special tools are required to write a script, in fact, scripts can be written using the Windows Notepad. However, you must have some knowledge and experience writing scripts.

What are scripting languages?
Scripting languages are programming languages that control existing applications or their components. Scripting languages can be created and used without special programming software or the need for traditional compiling and building of program code. Thus they favor rapid development and the ability to communicate with other programs. There are many different scripting languages, each of which is generally designed for a specific type of use.

What scripting languages can I use to write ZoomText scripts?
The standard industry scripting languages that we use are: VBScript, Jscript/JavaScript, Perl, and C#.

Do I need special software to write ZoomText scripts?
No. ZoomText Scripts can be written using the Windows Notepad. However, you must have some knowledge and experience writing scripts.

Who can write a script?
Although most anyone can learn to write basic ZoomText Scripts, Ai Squared recommends using an experienced script writer to design, create, and test scripts needed for job productivity.

How can ZoomText Scripting Edition help me?
With ZoomText Scripting Edition, you can modify ZoomText’s behavior according to your personal needs; automate and streamline complex tasks in any application; author scripts using industry standards such as VBScript, Java, C#, or Perl; and ZoomText Scripting can deliver custom solutions that allow individuals to easily achieve performance goals.