"Computer software"

"Philippa Robinson"

What we will cover today…

Open Boardmaker and choose…

File : open : open a template

File : open : open a template
: communication devices

File : open : open a template
: communication devices
:Message Mate 40  10 cells bm2

We will make board similar to this…

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Print Setup…(Board size/Ruler/Grid/Gaps)

File: Print Setup…(Board size/Ruler/Grid/Gaps: Print setup: properties

Cells: Draw window –creation    , spraying    , size [click & drag out], shape     , colour     ,
plus border/line width      & colour

Draw Window

Key to Draw Window

Add symbols plus text colour     & highlight all cells - Menu bar Text:Font

Symbol Finder

Key to Symbol Finder

Black & white symbols plus font size

Choose global font style

Choose global font style

Add a customised symbol with unique text
Create the symbol & put it in the board

Customising Symbols

Add new symbol to library

Combine and save symbols

Importing images…from internet
Finding and saving them

Importing images…from internet
Finding and saving them

Importing images…from internet
Finding and saving them

Importing them to Boardmaker –Library or board

Saving work- File: Save As : Choose drive: Choose folder [or make one] : Enter File name: Save

Creating your own symbol category

Creating your own symbol category

Creating your own symbol category

Creating your own symbol category

Setting Boardmaker to only search ‘My Categories’

Setting Boardmaker to only search ‘My Categories’

Setting Boardmaker to only search ‘My Categories’

Setting Boardmaker to only search ‘My Categories’

You have created a board…Now use your imagination to fulfil your clinical needs!!