Product specifications

The Grid 2 by Sensory Software
Communication and Computer Access for Windows
A combination of Communication Aid using symbols or text, an On-Screen Keyboard for controlling other
Windows software, and a Teaching Aid to provide point and click access to literacy learning grids.
Symbol Communication Text Communication Computer Control
The Grid software combines symbol communication, text communication, and on-screen
keyboards in a single program. Highly configurable access options for switch users and a
range of communication vocabularies completes the package.The Grid 2 builds on those
features, seamlessly integrating new activities (such as playing music and sending e-mails)
and you can get started straight away with the new, user-friendly interface.
In addition to communication, The Grid 2 also has built-in computing functionality accessible without
leaving the confines of The Grid program. The Grid 2 uses a Workspace to display a sentence bar for
speaking, or the Workspace can display any of these computing functions. Grid 2 users now have the
option of using the 'computer' functions of their communication aid without the complexity of
Windows applications.
Computer
Functions
Web Browser
E-mail
SMS Messaging
Word Processor
Media Player
Calculator
Clock
What's New
Extra functions
As well as symbol and text communication and a powerful on-screen keyboard for
computer control, The Grid 2 adds some exciting new functionality.
More resources
Acapela speech synthesis voices come standard and additional quality Acapela languages
are optional (available in many languages), so speech output has never sounded better.
Also included is the Widget Literacy Symbols library.
Sensory Software's new interactive web site allows you to download grids created by other
Grid 2 users: grids.sensorysoftware.com
Remote Communication
These days, communication means more than speaking directly to people face to face. The
Grid 2 allows you to send email and SMS text messages, Skype, or browse the web right
from your AAC program.
User Management with Grid Explorer
The Grid 2 includes Grid Explorer, which enables you to view and manage each user's grids:
• Copy grids just by dragging with the mouse.
• View the hierachy of a user's grids as a chart.
• Backup users to a CD for safe keeping.
Easy Editing
The way you create, edit and adapt grids is easy in The Grid 2:
• Grids can be created rapidly using an intuitive editor screen.
• Each grid may contain between 1 and 2500 cells.
• Stretch and move cells to make interesting grid layouts.
• New cell shapes and grid backgrounds make grids look fun!