Embossing Graphs with Desmos

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The Desmos Graphing Calculator and Desmos Geometry Tool have the ability to export graphs for a Braille embosser, enabling students to feel the graph rather than hear it. Supported embossers include the Tiger Columbia and VP Max, and the Enabling Technologies Romeo 60 and Juliet 120. Get started by watching the video and dive deeper with the resources below. For more information on embossing and our other accessibility features, visit www.desmos.com/accessibility.

 

Share icon highlighted. Screenshot.

Click on the Share icon located in the top right corner of the viewing window..

Export Image option highlighted in the share menu. Screenshot.

Select export image.

Export image options shown. Screenshot.

Next, select either Braille Nemeth or Braille UEB for the file type.

Then, select the type of embosser and paper size you will be using.

Lastly, Download PNG file.

 

Exporting to ViewPlus Embossers

To export a graph for embossing on a ViewPlus device, verify that you have installed the latest desktop ViewPlus drivers. Next, complete the following steps:

    1. Once you have created a graph, click Share Graph. Or, press CTRL + ALT + S on Windows or CTRL + COMMAND + S on Mac.
    2. Select Export Image.
    3. Select Size and then choose your desired embosser and page size combination from the Tactile Graphics Embossers options.

      You can also select which Braille translation mode to use (the default is Nemeth).

    4. Select either Download PNG or Download SVG.
    5. If you downloaded a PNG, complete the following additional steps:
      • Locate the saved image.
      • Right-click the file or use your device’s keyboard shortcut to open the context menu. Then, select Print.
      • Set the paper size to either 8.5 x 11 or 11.5 x 11 in, depending on the selected embosser option.
      • Select the Print button.
    6. If you downloaded an SVG, you can use the Tiger Software Suite to open and edit your file before printing.

 

Exporting to the HumanWare Romeo 60 and Juliet 120

To export a graph for embossing on a HumanWare device, verify that you have installed Firebird along with the drivers for your printer. Next, complete the following steps:

    1. Once you have created a graph, click Share Graph. Or, press CTRL + ALT + S on Windows, or CTRL + COMMAND + S on a Mac.
    2. Select Export Image.
    3. Select Size and then choose your desired embosser and page size combination from the Tactile Graphics Embossers options.

      You can also select which Braille translation mode to use (the default is Nemeth).

    4. Select Download PNG.
    5. In Firebird, select File Open Image File to open the image you downloaded.
    6. Set the paper size to either 8.5 x 11.0 or 11.5 x 11.0, depending on the selected embosser option.
    7. Select Edit File Emboss. Or, press CTRL + E.

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