Bridge Mobile with Connection Magic User Guide ©Copyright 2015 by Advantage Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide This manual contains information and trade secrets proprietary to Advantage Software, Inc. It is intended for use by Advantage Software customers only.
Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Table of Contents Part I Overview: Connecting to Bridge and Bridge Mobile 3 Part II Bridge 3 5 Part III Bridge Mobile -- Browser and App (pro and free) versions 6 Part IV Connection Magic 8 Part V Connection Magic Local 10 Part VI Connection Magic Link - Installation and Use 12 1 CM Link ................................................................................................................................... Installation 12 2 Running ..........
Overview: Connecting to Bridge and Bridge Mobile 1 3 Overview: Connecting to Bridge and Bridge Mobile Bridge and Bridge Mobile are realtime viewers, which can be used by attorneys, judges -anyone who needs to connect to a realtime transcription. Connection Magic is the data delivery system used to transmit realtime data to Bridge 3 and Bridge Mobile users. A Bridge Broadcaster is required to send realtime data via Connection Magic to Bridge 3 and Bridge Mobile users.
Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge CAT programs (currently StenoCAT, SmartCAT, DigitalCAT) support the Bridge protocol. While all CAT programs support the traditional CaseView protocol, refresh commands are not part of the CaseView protocol. So if you transmit realtime using the CaseView protocol, you will not get the benefit of Bridge's refresh ability.
Bridge 3 2 5 Bridge 3 Bridge (version 3): free software that requires installation on a Windows PC works with all CAT software that uses either the Bridge or CaseView protocol can connect through either a serial or a network connection works with Connection Magic (Reporter must have a Bridge Broadcaster -- no charge to the attorneys etc.
3 Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Bridge Mobile -- Browser and App (pro and free) versions Bridge Mobile (app): Available as Free and Pro versions Expands on Bridge features Works with all CAT software - automatically detects CaseView or Bridge protocol Non-Eclipse users connect with Connection Magic Link - software provided to reporters who purchase a Bridge Broadcaster.
Bridge Mobile -- Browser and App (pro and free) versions 7 the ability to export data, including exports to Bridge for PC, storage in the Cloud, emailing to yourself or another verified email address advanced searches 23 color-coded issue codes supports notes can send proofreading annotations to Total Eclipse can create a hyperlinked realtime index You can download both the free and pro versions of Bridge Mobile in Apple's App Store, the Google Play Store, and the Amazon App Store free of charge by search
4 Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Connection Magic Connection Magic is not a feature in a program; it's a data delivery system. What is Connection Magic? Connection Magic is a data delivery system used to transmit realtime data to Bridge 3 and Bridge Mobile users. Connection Magic offers an easy, secure way to work with clients and colleagues. Used for Realtime, it replaces the need to have a cable connected to your CAT computer with multiple cable split off for client computers.
Connection Magic 9 What if I am using another CAT system? Reporters using a CAT system that uses either the CaseView or Bridge protocol can use the Connection Magic Link (CM Link) software to send data to Bridge Mobile. They would need to purchase a Bridge Broadcaster. What if I don't have internet access? You can use Connection Magic Local (CMLocal), which enables you to create a server that lets you send data to Bridge or Bridge Mobile using a portable wireless router.
5 Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Connection Magic Local Connection Magic Local is server software that enables you to use Connection Magic when there is no internet available. Connection Magic Local (CM Local) uses a wireless router and software provided by Advantage Software to create a Local Area Network running the same Connection Magic server that is used online by Advantage Software.
Connection Magic Local 11 You do not need to do anything but let it run. There is an IP address, but you only need to use this if your client(s) will use an web browser to connect to Bridge Mobile.
6 Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Connection Magic Link - Installation and Use If you are a reporter using a CAT system that uses either the CaseView or Bridge protocol, you can use the Connection Magic Link (CM Link) software to send data to Bridge Mobile.
Connection Magic Link - Installation and Use 13 Install the virtual serial ports: 1. Double-click the " Install virtual ports" desktop icon 2. Select the language to use and click OK. 3. The "Welcome to the Virtual Serial Port Driver OEM Setup Wizard" dialog opens. Click Next. 4. Accept the License Agreement, and click Next. 5. The "Select Destination location" dialog opens. Leave the default location. Put a check mark in the box "Don't create a Start Menu folder" and click Next. 6.
Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge 7. The "Ready to install" window opens. Click Install. Wait while the setup finishes. 8. Uncheck the box " Launch Virtual Serial Port Drive now." There should be no boxes checked in this dialog. Click Finish. You will also get a license file – Eclipse.lic -- sent to you by email. Save the license file to your windows desktop and the first time you run CM Link, it will incorporate the license so it can work with the ASI system.
Connection Magic Link - Installation and Use 15 Enter your user Name, and a Session name. There is a default session name, which you can change, beginning with CL followed by the day and time. You can optionally enter a Password. You can also choose whether or not you want the session to be Publicly visible. If this box is checked, the name of the session will appear in a drop-down list when your client connects to your realtime data.
7 Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Bridge Mobile: Connection and Use With Bridge Mobile, you can view and interact with one or more transcripts streaming in realtime from CAT software. Bridge Mobile can be connected via an internet connection, or a Local network. You can connect using any device running the Bridge Mobile app, or on a PC browser, a Mac, or any mobile device with a browser. All controls can be used with a mouse (computer) or by touch (mobile devices).
Bridge Mobile: Connection and Use 17 Connecting to a feed. Press the Connect button to join a session. A dialog will open showing the available sessions: You can type the name in the Session: text box, or choose the session from the list. Note that you can always type in the name to connect. You do not need to select it from the list. If the reporter has not made the name "publicly visible," you will have to type in the name of the session. Enter the Password, and click realtime stream.
Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Press this button open the Export dialog. Press the Folder icon to open the Transcripts dialog and select a previous file. Select the file you want to open, and press the check mark.
Bridge Mobile: Connection and Use 19 Adjusting the way the transcript looks on your screen Zoom in button - increases the size of the text in the transcript and the sidebar (index and notes). Zoom out button - decreases the size of the text in the transcript and the sidebar. Sidebar button - toggles on and off the sidebar, which displays the Word Index (which is automatically generated) and Notes. Follow button - turns on following along with the realtime.
7.1 Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Additional settings and options Settings dialog In the Settings dialog, you can choose elements to Display, edit the names of Issues, edit your Keywords list, and display user and license information. The Display Tab The Display tab has 5 options that enable you to toggle on or off the displaying of Page and line numbering, Timecodes, Annotations, Keyword highlighting and Auto-split screen.
Bridge Mobile: Connection and Use 21 The Issue tab and the Issues bar On the Issues tab of the Settings dialog, you can define up to 24 types of issues. To add issue codes to a line, first turn on the issue bar using the lightbulb icon. The issues bar displays 6 issues with left and right arrows to cycle through up to 24 types of issues.
Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge With a line of text selected, press an issue button to toggle that issue on or off for the selected line. To close the issue bar, press the "x" on the bar, or the lightbulb button. The Keywords tab The Keywords tab opens a data-entry field where you can type in keywords that you would like to track and/or highlight. When you add a word to this list, it will be highlighted throughout the document, including when it appears in realtime.
Bridge Mobile: Connection and Use 23 You should enter your name in the Name field so the reporter knows who is connected to the Realtime stream. Enter the e-mail address and Password so that you will be able to store documents and send yourself a copy of your annotated text. After closing the dialog, you will receive an e-mail message as part of the verification process.
Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Transcript manager Use this dialog to open transcripts that were saved previously. They are organized by case. Highlight the case you want to open, and press the check mark. Pressing the Cloud button allows you to send your file to Cloud storage. You can retrieve your stored transcript on another device running Bridge Mobile.
Bridge Mobile: Connection and Use 25 Pressing the Trash button deletes the highlighted file The Sidebar The Sidebar displays the Index, and Notes. You can turn it off and on using the Sidebar button. All the words in the transcript are automatically indexed and appear here. After each word is a list of the page and line numbers where it appears. If you click on (press) a page/line reference, you will jump to that line.
Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Annotations Select a line in the transcript display by left-clicking or touching it. Click on the text itself to highlight the text. Click to the left of the text to set or clear a generic mark. After selecting a line, you can select the note box and create a note, which will be associated with the selected line, and listed in the Index. You can also open the issues bar and add a customized issue.
Bridge Mobile: Connection and Use 27 Type what you are searching for in the text box, and press the magnifier with the down arrow to search down, or the one with the up arrow document. to search up through the If it doesn't find it by the end of the document, it goes back to the beginning and continues the search. It will find text in the document, in the notes, in the page/line references, or in the timecodes.
8 Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Bridge/Bridge Mobile and Total Eclipse This section includes instructions for Total Eclipse users who want to send realtime data through Connection Magic to clients running Bridge or Bridge Mobile. Note: Any reporter wishing to transmit Realtime to Bridge/Bridge Mobile using a Connection Magic server (internet or local) will need to purchase a Bridge Broadcaster license from Advantage Software.
Bridge/Bridge Mobile and Total Eclipse 8.1 29 Setup and Use in Total Eclipse To set up Eclipse to transmit realtime data to Bridge/Bridge Mobile: 1. Go to User settings/Realtime and under Output formats, select Add. 2. The Output format dialog opens. Select Bridge/Mobile from the drop-down list labeled Output. 3. For the Comm device, select Connection Magic 4. With Connection Magic selected as your Comm device, no further settings are required. (Clicking the Setup button has no effect) 5.
8.2 Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge Transmitting to Bridge/Bridge Mobile Transmitting a Realtime Translation to Bridge/Bridge Mobile 1. When you open the Translate notes dialog, you will see the output format listed as Bridge/ Bridge mobile. 2. After selecting your other settings, click OK to start the Realtime session. The Session settings dialog opens. (Note: In the status bar at the bottom of the Eclipse window, SRV indicates that the connection to a Connection Magic server is active.
Bridge/Bridge Mobile and Total Eclipse 31 3. In the Session settings dialog, you can change the Session name, as well as adding a Password and choosing whether or not to make it publicly visible. If you leave Publicly visible checked, the client can select the name from a list of all active sessions. The default name for Bridge/Bridge Mobile sessions begins with BR-. You may want to change that to make it easier for your client to find the session. Click OK.
Connection to Bridge Mobile and Bridge 5. If you highlight the name of a user in the session and click the Properties button, the Session user info dialog opens. 7. Clicking the Password button opens a window that reminds you of the password you set for the session. 8. Clicking the Remove button will kick the selected user out of the session. 9. The Color and Find buttons are used during a shared editing session, and do not apply to Bridge/Bridge Mobile users. 10.
