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This is the last update to TypingAid version 1.x which addresses the problems of tooltip blocking and antivirus false alarm. A Unicode version of the program is also added for support of languages with Unicode characters. Meanwhile TypingAid 2.x and BlitzType are under intense testing and development. When they have reached a stable stage suitable for general users, we will release them. The primary new feature of TypingAid 2.x is the word learning function and its performance was much improved after code optimization. BlitzType will have multiple-suggestion tooltip and external dictionary support.
The Swedish word list is updated to include more words. 2 new word lists are uploaded too: Brazilian Portuguese and Russian. Newest TypingAid 1.2 now has some of the requested features. Thanks to maniac @ AutoHotKey forum and those who gave their feedback. Meanwhile I have created a poll about BlitzType, if you like our typing autocompletion programs, please help us to answer the question of the poll. (Poll is closed)
Why the question? The TypingAid program has proven useful to many and we have received many feedback. It's fascinating to learn that there are many different ways to use the program. However, very few know that the script has been around and developed for as long as 5 years on AutoHotKey forum.
A freeware author is often enthusiastic on his/her creation to a limit, because he/she can't devote full-time into it, (with some exceptions). An open-source project often needs commercial backing for it to turn into success. Some active distribution and promotion methods are needed to let more people know about a project. It's not unusual that TypingAid was left relatively unnoticed for 5 years.
Therefore it's my desire to attract more developers to work on BlitzType, and make the development process faster (6 months instead of 5 years to complete), hopefully build a community around it, offer a more responsive email as well as community technical support, introduce the programs to more people, publish more useful articles on the blog. The ultimate goal is to let more people benefit from TypingAid & BlitzType. To do that, I need $$.
So as not to create any bias in your mind before you attempt the poll. I shall comment no further. Please take some time to ponder and give an answer based on your own judgement. Thank you very much.
BlitzType is a new autocompletion utility for Windows with a focus on learning and prediction capabilities for learners and professionals. Currently it is an on-going project currently under beta, the software will have features unique in its own way, compared to other commercial offerings in the market.
The software is now open to public for testing and feedback. Since it is still at beta version and has not reached a stable stage, we encourage only interested individuals to try it. It is advisable to backup your data before testing or only test it in a non-priority machine. For production use, you may want to try TypingAid which takes phrases from a word list instead of learning, and see how auto-completion tool could help to improve typing speed and productivity, as well as to reduce the risk of RSI (Repetitive strain injury). Program is under development! Features of BlitzType: Auto-complete words and phrases in any window. Automatically learn from typing. Hide or always show suggestion. Different ways to auto-complete, including 'text expand'. Add words and phrases to database with shortcut key. Portable.Coming features: Support European languages with accents. Read user-defined phrases from an external word list multiple suggestions in the tooltip. improve usability
If the program does not start, you might need MS VC++ runtime.
It's good to have one lightweight text editor that runs faster and consumes less memory than a word processor or an IDE because very often we just want to jot down something or make some changes real quick. What we need is something that can do more than the default windows notepad.There are a few choices of notepad replacement out there, we fancy Notepad2
TypingAid is a simple, compact and handy auto-completion utility for Windows. It is a free and open-source software licensed under GPL. New release: TypingAid 2.0+ Important: please read "News and Update" to see the differences between 1.x and 2.x.
I'd like to share with you a program TypingAid, to demonstrate how auto-completion tool could help to improve typing speed and productivity, as well as to reduce the risk of RSI (Repetitive strain injury). With proper set up, TypingAid could also be used as a typing aid for language learners and computer users affected by conditions such as Dyslexia, learning / writing difficulty, hand disability, Repetitive strain injury, etc. Features of TypingAid: Auto-complete words and phrases in any window. Auto-learn words as you type. Support European languages with accents and Unicode characters. Show suggestion tooltips, no toolbar used. Add words and phrases to word list with shortcut key. Fast and memory-efficient. Portable, no installation needed.TypingAid is made with AutoHotKey
If you have AutoHotKey installed, you may also try the newest development version (bleeding edge) at AHK Forum TypingAid v2.09 - Word AutoCompletion Utility
Having several windows at the same time is a feature which is very helpful in some cases, but in others is quite messy and may slow down our work.
For example we need to translate a document or we need to rewrite a text or whatever job that requires having 1 window to look at and another window to type in. We can split the screen to read from one and type in the other but this will make your work area much smaller. Another option is to have two or more monitors installed in the computer, but this is not available to everybody due to the expenses of a new monitor, a low end GPU which does not support two or more monitors or the lack of space in the desk we are working at. |

