Linking

Learn how TypeWell transcribers connect to reader devices using Web Linking, StreamText, or other methods. This article explains how to enable linking in the TypeWell software, use the master linking control, and avoid common pitfalls like activating multiple linking methods unnecessarily.

This article explains how to set up and use Web Linking, a streaming text platform that's available in the Version 7 (and higher) of the TypeWell Transcriber and Connect programs. In this article: Software and hardware requirements for Web Linking Creating a Web Linking channel Add a channel cr...

Web Linking is a streaming text feature available in Version 7 (and higher) of our Premium Transcriber software (which is used by trained TypeWell transcribers) and our Connect software (used by CART and voice writers). See also:   How to use Web Linking   How to team with Web Linking   How to "...

This article explains how two or more transcribers can share the same Web Linking channel. See also:   How to use Web Linking   Managing Web Linking channels   How to "clear" the transcript when using Internal or Web Linking   Teaming (more than one transcriber) In this article: Overview of te...

If you are new to Web Linking, please see the following articles:   How to use Web Linking   Managing Web Linking channels   How to "clear" the transcript when using Internal or Web Linking   Teaming (more than one transcriber)   How to team with Web Linking The following tips can help you troub...

This article explains how to "clear the channel" of text when using Web Linking or Internal Linking. First, what is a channel? A channel is a unique connection or "link" to a TypeWell server. A channel can only be created within the Premium Transcriber software program on a transcriber's comput...

StreamText is a third-party streaming text platform. Similar to TypeWell's Web Linking service, the text is sent from the TypeWell Transcriber program to the StreamText web server. Readers can then view the live transcript in a webpage provided by StreamText.Net, or they can read captions embedde...

Internal Linking lets a transcriber stream live captions to nearby devices—without internet. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how it compares to Web Linking. This article links to setup, installation, and troubleshooting guides for easy configuration.

Learn how to install the Internal Server to enable TypeWell's Internal Linking feature. This guide walks you through installing dependencies, configuring firewall access, and verifying the server is running so you can stream transcripts without internet access.

Note: If you see outdated references in the TypeWell Transcriber software, please refer to this article for the most current instructions. For example, modern versions of Windows no longer support broadcasting a "TWxxxx" network, and hostednetwork commands are deprecated. To install the Internal...

Overview The TCP/IP linking feature in the TypeWell Transcriber program is designed to transmit unencoded, raw text data to software programs and devices that can receive plain text data over a TCP/IP port. Limitations Importantly, this feature does not facilitate the sending of special comman...

Serial cable linking is easy if you have the following: Two Windows computers, each with a link-capable version of TypeWell. Check by pulling down the Options or Link menu in TypeWell on each computer. If the menu has a Serial Link entry, it is link-capable. A 9-pin serial port on each computer....

Local Linking is a legacy feature that transmits transcripts over a shared local network using the TypeWell Reader. It requires all devices to be on the same WiFi or LAN and is not recommended for most modern setups. See how it works and when to consider Internal Linking instead.

To disable the "Message Transcriber" field on the Web Reader page, you can add the following "no chat" parameter to the end of the Web Linking URL that you share with your reader(s):  ?nc Why use this feature? It's common to provide readers with a link to view your live transcript in a Type...

Learn how to connect a student or reader device using TypeWell's Internal Linking feature. This guide explains how the reader joins the TWxxxx WiFi network broadcast by the transcriber's computer and accesses the live transcript in a web browser—no internet required.