Perky Duck Guide

Instructions

Perky Duck is used to prepare your transcription assignments. Download from http://www.duxburysystems.com. Go to All Products and then Perky Duck Download. Select the link Download of Perky Duck for Windows and follow instructions to install it on your computer.

Create a new homework file in Perky Duck:

  1. Locate Perky Duck in your START menu (it may be listed under Duxbury) and launch the application. The program will open to a blank screen.
  2. Locate the FILE menu and select NEW.
  3. The first time you use Perky Duck you will need to set up a Generic Embosser even though you will not emboss any files. This step is only done one time.
    1. Go to the "GLOBAL" menu and select "Embosser Set-Up."
    2. Select OK to dismiss the warning message
    3. Select NEW
    4. Under EMBOSSER MODEL select Generic, then select OK
    5. Use the drop-down menu to select paper form: wide width 11 inch long braille paper and note the following settings:
      • Characters per line: 40
      • Lines per page: 25
      • Top margin: 0
      • Binding margin: 0
      • Emboss Banner Page: unchecked
  4. You are now ready to braille.
  5. Begin by saving your new file. Name your file as described in the assignment instructions. It is suggested that you create a folder on your computer hard drive for all transcription assignments. Save your work frequently - do not wait until you are finished brailling to save!.
  6. Place your fingers on the six keys: S D F J K L. These six keys represent the six braille dots of the cell as follows:
  7. To produce most letters of the alphabet you will press multiple keys simultaneously. For example, the letter y is produced with dots 1-3-4-5-6. This means you will press the keys FSJKL all together to produce the braille cell that represents the letter y.