Combined Braille Sign Types

This document will outline the direct steps to combining braille translations on a desired sign or signs.

We go together like peanut butter and jelly... or combined braille translations.

There are two methods for combining braille in SignAgent. The first is done completely within the template.

Method 1: In-Template

This method involves using reference fields directly within the template. Instead of creating the usual templated text that has a field name and bounding box we will create text that is its own layer.

PROS: This messaging will stay current. If we were to update the "Room" field, the braille would translate and this would be reflected in the template.

CONS: Additional commands cannot be applied to this braille. It cannot be part of a repeating sign or align to any other objects. It will only write left-to-right on a single line.

In this example we are combining the braille translation of two fields called "section" and "room". The braille translated fields in SignAgent will be called "Section Braille" and "Room Braille". We put the field names in curly brackets and write "{section_braille} {room_braille}" directly onto the sign using our chosen braille font.

Method 2: In-App

This combination method is done with separate fields within SignAgent. When combining field 1 and 2, we create a 3rd field where the information is brought together and then create a braille translation for that 3rd field.

PROS: Allows for a much higher degree of formatting and customisation

CONS: This method will not stay current and will need to be updated if changes are made to the fields being combined but allows for any of the usual SignAgent features to be utilised.

1. Begin by selecting the specific sign you wish to edit. Right click and select "Edit".

Combined Braille Sign Types - Step 1 (1)

2. Select "Fields" to edit and add the required fields for the combination of the text. Combined Braille Sign Types - Step 2

3. Ensure the fields we want to combine are located in the message fields. We can then add the field that will outline the combination we desire to be translated. In this case, we will add "Number Name Combo". The name itself isn't important, but helps us keep tack of the combination.

4. Ensure the new field is saved.

5. We can now go back to the organization dropdown menu and select "Manage Messages"

6. Select Languages, and then proceed to select your braille language.

7. Proceed to add the Number Name Combo field and save the selection.

Combined Braille Sign Types - Step 7 (1)

8. Proceed back to edit the sign and its specific fields.

9. Add the 'Number Name Combo Braille' option to the message field list and save.

10. Move back to map view. This edit can be made for multiple signs at once. Click this link to learn how to select multiple sings support.signagent.com/knowledge/selecting-multi...

11. We will use a reference command to combine the text from multiple fields into one. In this case, {room_number} {room_name} will take the text from those two fields and add them to the combo field. support.signagent.com/knowledge/basic-calculati...

12. The signs will now render the combined translation.

Please note: You must ensure your template is updated to match the new field name.