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Export Dictionary to Writer

Published September 20th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

With a USB cable The following steps are for the NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, Diamante, elan Mira, and Stentura Fusion writers. Make sure that your writer is both plugged in over USB and turned on before you export dictionaries. From Manage Jobs, click Function, Export Dictionary to Writer. On the right hand side click the radio button next to USB.

NexGen/Luminex/Luminex II Wrench Icon

Published February 27th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

To help you keep your NextGen or Luminex operating at its peak performance, a service reminder message will appear two years from the date you purchased your Luminex. The reminder will appear when the writer is powered on and will be accompanied by the appearance of a wrench icon on the Title Bar of the Luminex display. To ensure you continue to hav

How to Configure the TP-Link AC750 Router

Published June 20th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Open a preferred browser and in the address bar type http://tplinkwifi.net. If the link does not work, you can clear the cache and history of your browser and try again. If the link still does not work, use the router's IP address http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 to login instead of http://tplinkwifi.net. Lastly, there is an option to dow

How-to Change the Camera in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Published June 21st, 2023 by Justin Sieger

How-to Change Camera in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge There are 2 different ways to change your device settings. Please see below to pick which option best works for you. NOTE: While in the deposition room there is an icon of a video camera/microphone that appears on the right side of the search bar. This icon is a shortcut to your browser’s came

RealTeam FAQ

Published March 18th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

What is RealTeam? RealTeam is Stenograph's simultaneous editing feature. RealTeam allows realtime editing (sharing of text, globals and audio) with one or more scopists/proofreaders while the reporter is writing realtime. All the RealTeam participants have access to the text and audio. All globals can be shared with each connected RealTeam user's Gl

How to Allow Screen Sharing on a MacOS Computer

Published March 31st, 2023 by Justin Sieger

MacOS devices require specific permissions be given to allow screen sharing. This article explains how to grant these permissions. Open System Preferences from your device's Dock. Select Security & Privacy from the menu. Scroll down the list until you find Screen Recording then click on the lock at the bottom left of the screen to allow changes

e-Key Reauthorization

Published March 10th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Your e-Key requires reauthorization every 90 days. When your e-Key is within 29 days of reauthorization, and you have an internet connection, CATalyst will automatically reauthorize you e-Key. When reauthorization successfully completes, a message displays indicating successful reauthorization. Click Finished to close the Options Setup dialog box. T

Undo Globals

Published September 12th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Globals, like many things, can be done improperly. Luckily there are a few ways you can undo the global and continue To undo the last Global you made go to Global, Undo Last global (Ctrl-Shift-u) To undo a global that's not the last global: Place your cursor next to the global and click Global, Undo Global (at cursor) (Alt-g, l) Place your cursor ne

Direct Audio Record Pane

Published March 19th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

The Direct Audio Record pane is available for use during realtime when Direct Audio is selected. The Direct Audio Record pane lets you view the current recording status, view how many channels of audio are available, and adjust the recording gains and output volumes. To open the Direct Audio Record pane, click View, Panes, Direct Audio Record (Alt-v

Luminex & NexGen Bluetooth Setup Guides

Published November 9th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

The following guides will show you how to install the Stenograph Bluetooth software onto your computer and configure it for the Luminex series and NexGen writers. Be sure to download the correct guide for your Operating System as the setups are different. If you have difficulty installing or configuring the Bluetooth software, please contact Techn

Start a CaseViewNet Cloud Session

Published February 10th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

If you have a CaseViewNet license and a Cloud Session Code, you can use CATalyst to send the realtime feed, via CaseViewNet Cloud, to clients anywhere using any device. Clients connect to your feed, over the internet, using the CaseViewNet Windows app, iCVNet, or CaseViewNet Browser Edition. They simply type in your Session Code, password, and the

Installing CATalyst on Your Computer

Published August 25th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Installing CATalyst is a quick and straight forward process. Navigate to where you downloaded the "Setup_CAT.." file (usually the Downloads folder or Desktop) and double click on it. The Welcome to the Case CATalyst Version X Setup Wizard appears. Click Next. At the License Agreement screen, choose I accept the terms of the License Agreement and cli

CVNet Browser Links Tips

Published February 17th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

One of the ways that make CaseViewNet Browser links great is their versatility. You can create multiple browser links and keep them in a separate file ready to hand out to your clients when needed. No need to create a new link every time your clients want to connect with you. You can create one browser link with save rights, and another without.

Restoring Files into Case CATalyst

Published August 25th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

The Restore feature takes your files that have been backed up in Case CATalyst, and places them into your CATalyst user. Although the Backup feature "zips" your files, you cannot use Restore to "unzip" other zipped files. If you attempt to unzip non-Case CATalyst .zip file, the following error message displays : "Archive was not created by Case CATa

Keyboard Adjustments on the Luminex II

Published June 24th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The majority of Luminex II users successfully adjust their keyboard accuracy using the depth of stroke and the tension control adjustment wheels. Occasionally, when a very short depth of stroke is used or after adjusting the tension control and depth of stroke, you may continue to experience stacking or splitting. The Keyboard Settings allow you to

Associate Audio File

Published October 22nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Associate Audio File is an Edit feature that can be used to associate audio to a transcript after the transcript has been created. The Associate Audio File feature is available for use with Direct Audio (.sgmca) files and can support non-CATalyst specific audio formats. If you have an audio file that was not recorded using CATalyst, for example, an

Add a Delete Stroke to the Personal Dictionary

Published June 29th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

CATalyst does not have a preset delete stroke dictionary entry but you can quickly create one and add it to your Personal Dictionary. Many court reporters write an asterisk to delete the previous stroke. Steno outlines deleted by the delete stroke remain in the steno note file but are not used in translation. Defining a Delete Stroke At the Manage J

Print to PDF

Published September 20th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

From Manage Jobs, highlight the desired file and either click the Print icon, click File, Print or (Ctrl-p). The Print dialog box displays. Click the down arrow next to Printer and choose the Stenograph PDF Printer. Under Output click the radio button next to Draft, Final, or Compressed. If you wish to add a digital signature or encrypt the PDF, che

CATalyst Writer Compatibility Chart

Published September 13th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

The following chart shows which writer protocol to choose for realtime and reading notes, when using writer not made by Stenograph. This information is provided as is, based on the most current information we have. Stenograph recommends contacting your writer manufacturer for the most up to date information. Writer Realtime Read Notes Eclipse Passp

Export to ASCII

Published October 22nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Export to ASCII allows you to create a generic version of the transcript. In other words, it allows the transcript to be opened in litigation products, Notepad, Microsoft Word or other text editors. There are several different ASCII format options available such as Page Image, Compressed , CaseView, Summation, Amicus and raw ASCII. When exporting to

NCRA and state association skills testing information

Published January 19th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

When you choose to take your test, you want to be able to completely focus on your writing and transcription skills, and not worry about the steps to properly submit your test. This page will help you understand what you need to know to set up a Stenograph writer for testing, and how to submit files from CATalyst (and/or CATalyst VP) software. A dow

Wav and Opus Errors

Published May 14th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

When starting realtime you may encounter an error that looks like this: What this error means is there's a Windows audio setting that needs to be changed, or a audio resource that needs to be corrected. Here is a short list of the more common ones: Wav Error: 1 or Opus Error: 1 If you encounter this error, it means that your computer’s microphone p

Print Steno Notes to PDF

Published April 1st, 2022 by Justin Sieger

CATalyst allows you to create a PDF of your steno note file in Manage Notes. When printed, the steno notes display in three columns. The beginning of each fold in the steno notes is highlighted. Timestamps, by default, are not included. You can change the number of columns that display and include timestamps by changing the settings in Manage Notes

Setting the Virtual Cable in Zoom and Microsoft Teams

Published March 13th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

In order to use Direct Audio in CATalyst or Virtual Audio in MAXScribe with a web conferencing platform like Zoom or Microsoft Teams, you will need to set the Output (Speakers) in the platform to Stenograph Virtual Audio 1 Input. This article will go over how to set the output in Zoom and Microsoft Teams. If you are using another web conferencing pl

NexGen Writer User Guide

Published April 2nd, 2024 by Justin Sieger

The NexGen User Guide will show you how to operate and use the features of the NexGen writer. You can also read about the writer's newest feature StenographLink by looking at page 103. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Stenograph Technical Support at 1-800-323-4247. NexGen User Guide

Page View Vs. Normal View

Published September 29th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Page View - View, Page (Alt-v, p) Page View displays the text as the file would appear when printed. This view displays formatting like the text font, paragraph margins, page borders, headers and footers, and graphics. If you prefer editing in Normal view, you can easily switch to Page view to see how a page is going to print, i.e. title page, and

CaseViewNet Browser Links

Published February 16th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

CaseViewNet Browser Links is a CATalyst feature that's generates a clickable web address to caseviewnet.com with the Session Code, Password, and optional variables automatically populated in their respective fields. This makes it easier for you and your clients to connect for CaseViewNet Browser Edition by avoiding Session Code and Password typing

e-Key FAQ

Published September 1st, 2021 by Justin Sieger

How many computers can I use CATalyst on? You can use CATalyst on up to five computers for non-simultaneous use. What does non-simultaneous use mean? Non-simultaneous use means using CATalyst on one computer at time. More specifically, simultaneous use means editing jobs on two more computers at the same time. This would be considered a violation of

Installing MAXScribe

Published November 4th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Installing MAXScribe is a quick and straight forward process. Navigate to where you downloaded the "Setup_MAXScribe.." file (usually the Downloads folder or Desktop) and double click on it. The Welcome to the MAXScribe Version X Setup Wizard appears. Click Next. At the License Agreement screen, choose I accept the terms of the License Agreement and

Converting Old Office File Types to Supported File Types

Published April 11th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

This article explains how to convert files from the old editions of Microsoft Word (.DOC), Excel (.XLS), and PowerPoint (.PPT) to their updated file types. The version of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint you use may affect what features are available on your device. CaseTestify currently supports .PDF, .PNG, .JPG, .XLSX, .DOCX, and .PPTX files only. Micr

Import ASCII

Published November 7th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Importing an ASCII into Case Catalyst: Save the ASCII file to your computer. In this example we'll use the Windows Desktop as our save location. Open Case Catalyst and click Function, Import (Alt-u, i). On the left side, click the ASCII Radio Button. On the right side, click the Browse button and in the Browse for Folder dialog box, click Desktop, t

Direct Audio FAQ

Published March 15th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

What is Direct Audio? Direct Audio is a new way to record audio in CATalyst. Audio can now be recorded on up to 8 different audio channels using an audio mixer. When playing back audio, you have the option to isolate specific channels to hear the speaker more clearly. Direct Audio, with the Stenograph Virtual Audio cables, can also record audio

Recording Into Open Broadcasting Software Using Stenograph Virtual Audio Cable

Published March 14th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Connect all devices to computer. Set-up and start a MAXScribe Job with the Virtual Cable chosen as an Input Device. Set the Speaker/Playback device in your chat software (IE Zoom, CaseTestify, Teams) to the Stenograph Virtual Cable 1. After selecting this, confirm the MAXScribe job is open and Live Monitoring is checked, or you will not hear the mee

CATalyst Direct Audio Decision Tree

Published March 26th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

Not sure which method of Direct Audio to use? Answer these simple questions to get the best setup for your situation. Decision Tree Will all the participants for your job be in-person, remote, or both? In-Person Fully Remote Both Add Button Use an In-Person Audio setup if all parties, including yourself, is in the same room and no one is using a web

Connect to Realtime With a Session Code

Published January 30th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

CaseViewNet Browser Edition CaseViewNet Browser Edition allows clients to connect to reporter's realtime feed using just an internet connection and a web browser. Clients can use just about any electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, or Android device. Want to know if your device will work with CaseViewNet Browser? Our article about de

Breaking a File

Published September 13th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Break is an Edit feature that allows you to split a text file into two or more portions and save the additional portion to a new or an existing file. Break is useful if say a confidential portion of the transcript needs to be removed and put into it's own file. It's also useful if the transcript contains multiple smaller jobs one right after the oth

Set Time Format Symbol

Published November 4th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Use the Set Time format symbol to change Elapsed timestamps. You may want to use this format symbol when you need to synchronize timestamps with a videographer. When you insert the Set Time format symbol, CATalyst starts the timestamp beginning from the line where you insert the format symbol and continues forward through the file. To apply the time

Converting a MP3 to WAV Using Audacity

Published August 25th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

This article will show you how to convert a MP3 audio file to a WAV format compatible with Case CATalyst. After the file has been converted, you can use the Associate Audio and EZ Sync features in CATalyst to play the audio with your job. NOTE: This article is for informational purposes only. Audacity is not a Stenograph product and cannot provide

Characters Per Line Assistant

Published July 6th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

When a layout uses the characters per inch setting, the Paragraph Style tab of a layout displays the “characters per line” information immediately below the Continuation field. If you need help getting the Characters Per line setting exactly as required, the Characters Per Line Assistant feature is available on the Format menu in the Layout function

Word Count, Folio Count, and Character Count

Published March 9th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Folio Count is an Edit feature that allows you to view the number of characters, words and folios in the current file. To view the character, word and folio count click View, Folio Count (Alt-v, u). Included Items in the Character Count Q and A along with any punctuation associated. For example, A. counts as two characters. Text Punctuation Characte

Setting Display Colors in Edit

Published February 29th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

The Colors feature allows you to change the color for specific elements on the Edit screen, such as text, background, line numbers, untranslates, scan stops, timestamps, globaled text, work unit area, hyperlinks, etc. In Edit, click View, Display, Colors (Alt + v, d, c). The Colors dialog box displays. Make any necessary changes: Sample Text Window

CaseViewNet FAQ

Published February 25th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Is CaseViewNet exclusive to CATalyst users? CaseViewNet is for everyone! Virtually all CAT software can send to CaseViewNet via serial cables or an Internet connection with CaseViewNet Cloud Gateway. Cloud Gateway uses CaseViewNet Cloud Session Codes to send your realtime text to local and remote participants via an Internet connection. Cloud Sessi

How to View and Share Exhibits in the Deposition

Published March 31st, 2023 by Justin Sieger

After uploading exhibits, you can choose to preview the file prior to sharing it on the record during the deposition. Please see How-to use Exhibit Permission Controls for more information on permissions. Open the exhibit panel in order to access all exhibit features. Click the Exhibit button. Click anywhere in the Upload Exhibit box to access and u

Restoring Files from Cloud Backup

Published October 18th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Once your files are backed up to the cloud, there may come a time when you need to download a file or case. For example, let's say you are an official reporter and a transcript has been ordered for a proceeding that you reported months ago. In the Cloud Backup Status dialog box, you simply select Restore Files and select the file/files you want to d

Stenograph New Computer Setup Guide

Published August 26th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

This guide will help you get CATalyst installed on your new computer. Some of the highlights are downloading and installing CATalyst, installing Stenograph writer drivers, and backing up and restoring your current jobs. If you have questions while using the guide, please contact Technical Support at 1-800-323-4247. If you are a student CATalyst u

Installing Stenograph Writer Drivers

Published August 26th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

NOTE: There is a new processor type called an ARM Processor. This processor is commonly found on Microsoft Surface Pro and newer MacBook computers. This processor is not compatible with the drivers for Stenograph Writers so be aware of what processor is on the computer before purchasing. If you are using another CAT software start at Step 3. Make su

Getting Starting Using CATalyst Academy

Published March 6th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Starting March 2023, your Edge for CATalyst support plan will also include the training content in the CATalyst Academy. This article will show you how to login to CATalyst Academy, the types of content that exists within the Academy, and how to access the content. Activating Your Account When access to training content becomes available, customers

Using CATalyst on a Mac

Published August 25th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

CATalyst can be used on a Mac computer provided it meets the following requirements: The Mac must have an Intel processor. Apple released their own processor called the M1 in Nov. 2020, and is not compatible with CATalyst. Check your documentation or Apple's website to see if your Mac has an Intel or M1 processor. Must use the Bootcamp utility and i

Include Dictionaries

Published September 12th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

CATalyst allows you to take all the entries from one dictionary and bring them into another. The Include Dictionary feature allows you to bring in the entire contents of another dictionary into the currently open dictionary. You might use this feature to add your Update Area entries to your Personal Dictionary or to combine two job dictionaries toge

Direct Audio (Multi-Channel Audio)

Published March 11th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

Direct Audio is a feature in CATalyst version 22 and above that allows reporters to record multi-channel audio, audio from a web conferencing platform like Zoom or Microsoft Teams, or both. Users can use an audio mixer (a device that connects multiple microphones together) to record a job and isolate specific microphones (channels) during playback w

Page Layouts - Headers and Footers

Published June 29th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The Headers & Footers screen in Layout contains settings for header, footer and page number positioning, font style, alignment, and page number format. There are seven header/footer lines available plus a line for page number value. More than one header or footer can print on the same line by using different alignment options. You can modify hea

Log into Realteam

Published June 24th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Each RealTeam participant needs a RealTeam login. However, if you would like, you can use the same login as your Cloud Backup account. Once you have your login information completed, the Auto Login to RealTeam at CATalyst startup option allows you to select it once and every time you start CATalyst, you will automatically be RealTeam Ready. From any

Manually Installing Stenograph Virtual Cables

Published March 14th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

The Stenograph Virtual Cables install automatically when you install CATalyst version 22 or higher or run the CATalyst Updater but in case they do not install properly from one of these methods, you can install them manually from the Cat4 folder. Once the cables have been installed, your Windows Sound Settings will have set the Virtual Cables as the

Page Layouts - Page Setup

Published June 21st, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The Page Setup pane in Layout allows you to set formatting values that affect the way the text displays on the printed page. These settings include line numbers, top and bottom margins, timestamps, and transcript box style. You can modify the Page Setup while in a job, using the Modify Job Layout feature. Page Setup Values Make entries in the fields

System Requirements for CATalyst

Published August 26th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Operating System Windows 10 Windows 11 NOTE: Windows 10 will reach its End of Support on October 14, 2025 and will no longer be receiving updates from Microsoft. This can leave your Windows 10 computer vulnerable to security attacks. Stenograph cannot guarantee the compatibility of CATalyst on Windows 10 after that date. We encourage customers to up

Powering Your Writer with the USB Cable

Published December 15th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Luminex II When the Luminex II is connected to your computer for realtime with the USB Type-C cable, the main battery continues to power the writing machine. In most situations, the USB port can power the Luminex II and may charge the battery when the main battery is not fully charged. When the main battery becomes low, a low battery message display

Connect to a reporter in ICVNet

Published August 25th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

With a Session Code Confirm the iPad has a valid internet connection, and open the iCVNet app. Tap Connect to display the Connection Screen. Tap Internet Connection. Type the Session Code and Caseview Password, then tap OK. Delete Without a Session Code Confirm the iPad is connected to the court reporter’s network and open the iCVNet app. Tap Conne

Changing Default Windows Playback Device

Published March 15th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Windows 10 On the bottom right corner of your Windows Desktop, within the Windows Task Bar, click on the Speaker Icon. This will open the Volume and Playback Device Control. Click on the Up Arrow next to the currently chosen Playback Device. A list of all the available Playback Devices will open. Select the Playback Device you want to use. Confirm t

Manage Your Ascend Membership

Published June 17th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Check the status of your subscription Click your Profile Icon. Click Your Purchases. The price of your subscription (not including applicable taxes) is listed, along with the date scheduled for the next payment. Cancel or deactivate your subscription Click your Profile Icon. Click Personal Settings. Click the Deactivate My Account button. NOTE: If y

Creating a Cloud Backup Account

Published October 15th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

CATalyst Cloud Backup is a built in, cloud based, backup service, exclusive to customers on a current Edge plan. Cloud Backup offers you a simple setup, automatic pause during realtime and confidence that your CATalyst files are being backed up and are available to you in the event you need to restore them. To get started with Cloud Backup, you firs

Appending & Merging Files in Edit

Published December 23rd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Append Append is an Edit feature that attaches a copy of a selected job to the end of the current job. The original text of the selected job remains unchanged. If the selected job has steno associated with the text, the steno also copies into the current job. You can append text from a file in your user , other users, or cases. When appending a file

Sample Voice Files

Published February 18th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

If you're a CATalyst VP user, this sample voice file backup will help you get started with using Voice. Just use the Restore feature in CATalyst to restore the files and they will be placed inside your System Files case. Inside this backup you will find two Personal VoiceCommands dictionaries, a CATalyst VP keyboard map, and a custom UserLayout f

Create Auto Includes

Published May 14th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Auto Include definitions, in your Personal, case or job dictionaries automatically bring Include files into the job during translation. For example, you have an exhibit blurb that you put in the transcript when an exhibit is marked or received. Instead of manually bringing that exhibit blurb while editing, you can write a steno outline that will aut

SD Card Size for NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante

Published August 30th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

The NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante require a minimum 4GB SD card, but can support SD cards up to 32GB. The Diamante requires two standard sized SD cards for the Data SD card and Backup SD card slots. The Luminex and Luminex II requires a microSD card for the Backup SD card slot and a standard SD card for the Data SD card slot. The NexGen

Using TrueView

Published November 14th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

TrueView is a Luminex II™/Luminex™/Diamante®/Wave® auxiliary utility program that allows you to see a steno file along with the associated TrueStroke® data generated by the steno machine. TrueStroke data contains information about the direction of travel and velocity for each steno key in each steno outline. In CATalyst version 10.07 or higher, the

How to Use the Pop-Out Feature

Published April 11th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

All attendees have the ability to use the Pop-Out Feature. When you are in the Deposition Room, you have the option to enlarge any attendees video screen. Click on the 3 dots next to the attendee's name within the video screen. Select the Pop-Out option. The Pop-Out screen will open in a separate window, giving you the ability to adjust the screen s

Changing Sound Settings to Default Devices

Published March 14th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

After installing the Stenograph Virtual Audio cables either through the CATalyst Updater or installing CATalyst version 22, Windows will set them as the default Playback and Recording devices. This means you will not be able to hear any sounds on your computer until you change the audio back to the default devices. Here is how to change your Input

How-to Adjust Microphone Sensitivity on MacOS

Published April 27th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

To adjust the microphone in Windows 10 and Windows 11, look at our guide on setting up audio. Go to System Preferences located in your device’s dock. Select the Sound icon. Select the Input tab and you will see an option to adjust the microphone's Input volume.

Restore User

Published September 13th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

The Restore User(s) feature restores entire user(s) created by the Backup User(s) feature. The users are restored to the selected User Root (usually C:\CAT4) and always retains the structure of the user. The Restore User(s) function is a great way to transfer your existing user to a new computer or for archiving all of your user files. Restore User

Overstrike Mode

Published September 28th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Sometimes while editing a job, you'll notice that when you type text, the cursor begins to delete the text in front of it. This is because you're in Overstrike (OVR) mode. This usually happens because the Insert key was accidently pressed. You'll see you're in Overstrike mode by looking at the bottom of CATalyst and seeing OVR in black text. Sim

Single Channel Audio

Published March 15th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

With CATalyst version 22, you have the option to record audio in either Single Channel or Direct Audio. Direct Audio allows you to record audio with multiple microphones (channels) using a audio mixer and record audio from a web conferencing platform like Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Single Channel is original version of Audiosync where you are recordi

Read Notes Into CATalyst

Published September 22nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Read Notes With the USB Cable The following guide is for the Luminex II, Luminex, Diamante, and Wave writers. Make sure the computer and writer are on and the USB cable is connected before reading notes. From Manage Jobs click Function, Read Notes (Alt-u, r). The Read Setup dialog box displays. In Read Setup, set the Device to your corresponding wri

Setting Audio Options on the NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante

Published September 12th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

To Setup Audio on your Diamante/Luminex/NexGen Machine, please take the following steps: Make sure the microphone is plugged into the writer and the writer is turned on. From the Opening Menu press Setup, then Audio. Press the Up or Down buttons to move the arrow to the option you want to change. Microphone Gain - Indicates the current gain setting

CaseViewNet Cloud Gateway

Published February 2nd, 2022 by Justin Sieger

CaseViewNet Cloud Gateway is a Windows app that allows reporters to send the realtime feed to clients using the CaseViewNet Windows App, iCVNet, or CaseViewNet Browser. Clients can be on or off site. As long as you and the clients have an internet connection, they can receive the realtime feed. Cloud Gateway works with CATalyst and other CAT syste

Student New Computer Setup Guide

Published December 21st, 2022 by Justin Sieger

This guide will help you get CATalyst installed on your new computer. Some of the highlights are downloading and installing CATalyst, installing Stenograph writer drivers, and backing up and restoring your current jobs. If you have questions while using the guide, please contact Technical Support at 1-800-323-4247. If you are not a student, downl

Yeslaw Generator Video Sync Installation Guide

Published January 3rd, 2024 by Justin Sieger

To download the YesLaw Generator software for Video Sync, click the following link: https://downloads.yeslaw.net/downloads/YesLawGeneratorInstall.zip Alternatively, you can download the software on our official website www.yeslaw.net under Support & Downloads, then Downloads. Simply select the Green Sync Generator Installer button. After the dow

Adjust Individual Keys on a Luminex II

Published June 24th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

When an individual key is consistently appearing when you don't want it (too sensitive) or not appearing when you need it (not sensitive enough), it is time to adjust an individual key. If you are experiencing multiple keys that drag or drop, first carefully follow all the steps in Keyboard Adjustments before making individual key adjustments. If yo

MAXScribe on Mac

Published May 16th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

MAXScribe can be used on Mac computers provided it meets the following requirements: The Mac must have an Intel processor. Apple ceased using Intel processors in November of 2020 in favor of their own processor called the Apple "M" series of processors (M1, M2, M3, etc.). These processors are not compatible with current versions of Windows due to no

Zoom AMS-44 Audio Interface Device

Published September 10th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

This article will show how to setup the Zoom AMS-44 Audio Interface Device for use with Direct Audio in CATalyst. NOTE: This article is for informational purposes only. The Zoom AMS-44 is not a Stenograph product and cannot provide assistance with installation or troubleshooting. To get assistance, please visit their website at https://zoomcorp.co

Changing DPI Settings in Windows

Published April 12th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

With computers becoming faster and more powerful, screen resolutions are also getting an increase. While Full HD (1920x1080) is the standard for most computers, 2K (2048x1080) and 4K (4096x2160) are starting to become more commonplace. This can cause applications, like CATalyst, to appear blurry due to these higher resolutions. Windows will try to

Change Date/Time on the NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante

Published September 12th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

While you may never need to change the time on your Stenograph writer, it may be necessary if you travel to a different time zone or during Daylight Savings Time. To change the date and time, do the following steps: Be at the Opening Menu. If you have a job open, press End to close the file. Press Setup, then Time. Press the Next button to move t

Page Layouts - Paragraph Setup

Published March 27th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The Paragraph Setup pane in the Layout function allows you to set formatting values that affect the selected paragraph style. These settings, such as paragraph margins and symbol formatting, determine how the paragraph displays on the Edit screen and printed page. About Paragraph Styles Paragraph Styles contain the formatting information (paragraph

Inserting Signatures and Other Images as Headers & Footers

Published July 1st, 2022 by Justin Sieger

CATalyst can add images to a transcript using the Headers & Footers pane in the layout. This could be an image of the witness, the address of your agency, or most commonly, your signature for the certificate page. Adding an image to your layout or include file is quick and easy and the image will remain in your layout until you decide to remove

Setting Up Audio for Audiosync

Published December 21st, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Windows 10 From the Desktop of your computer, move your mouse to the lower right corner and find the icon that looks like a speaker. If you position your mouse over the icon, it will say Speakers. The icon usually is to the left of the clock. Right click on the speaker icon and left click on Open Sound Settings. In the Sound Settings dialog box,

Import RTF/CRE Files

Published October 7th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

If you're working with a reporter or scopist who uses another CAT software there's a good chance you'll receive the transcripts in an RTF/CRE format. You can bring those transcripts into CATalyst using the Import feature. From anywhere in Case CATalyst, click Functions, Import (Alt-u, i). The Import dialog box displays. On the left side under Impo

Deleting Files from Cloud Backup

Published January 2nd, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Files backed up with Cloud Backup remain there until you delete them. Depending on your situation, you may want to increase the size of your Cloud Backup storage and/or you may want to delete old files from the cloud if they are no longer needed. Deleting files from the cloud has no effect on the files on your computer's hard drive. Deleting files

Downloading CATalyst

Published August 30th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Depending on your web browser there are different methods to download CATalyst. We will cover the three most common web browsers, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. Sometimes we are asked where to download the Student version of CATalyst or the Edit version. Your access to what features are available in CATalyst are determined by

Installing Writer Updates

Published October 12th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Occasionally a new software update will be released for Stenograph produced writers. It is important that the writer is kept up to date as changes may be important to the functionality of the writer. Installing an update for the writer also has the added benefit of automatically syncing your writers time to the set time on your computer. To install

Dialog Panes in Edit

Published November 29th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Dialog panes are small self contained resizable windows that display in a fixed position on the Case CATalyst screen. Case CATalyst features, such as Reveal Codes, Vertical Notes, EZ Text, Speaker List, Hidden Text, Hotspots, Clipboard, Brief It, Cat Scratch, Search Results, Track Changes, and Connected Users can appear as dialog panes. Each pane is

Set Page Number

Published March 4th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The Set Page/Paragraph Number command is an Edit feature that allows you to reset the page and paragraph numbering in Edit which creates a new section in the transcript. For example, if a job is a continuation of an earlier job, you might need the first page to be page 100 instead of page 1. If you work in court, you might use this feature to separa

Getting Started with CATalyst VP

Published March 16th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

This guide will help you get CATalyst VP installed on your computer. If you have questions while using the guide, please contact Technical Support at 1-800-323-4247.

Muted Speakers

Published May 14th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

If you try to play audio in CATalyst but don't hear any sound, one possibility could be that the speakers of your computer are muted. Here's how you can check. Windows 10 Left click on the speaker icon next to the date and time in the lower right corner. A volume dialog box will appear displaying the current playback device and volume level. On the

Manage Notes - Searching For Steno

Published August 21st, 2022 by Justin Sieger

When viewing your steno notes in the Manage Notes feature, you may want to search for a specific steno outline to define it before translation, or to find the location in the steno notes file you to create an excerpt, or to separate a court calendar file where you didn't turn off your steno machine between proceedings. From Manage Notes, press Ctrl

How to Use Exhibit Permission Controls

Published March 29th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

NOTE: The Attendee who Shares an Exhibit will be the Exhibit’s Owner and can Grant Access to the Witness and other Counsel attendees within the Deposition. Grant Control An Attendee who first shares an exhibit is now what we call the Exhibit Owner. As the Exhibit Owner, you have access to the following buttons on the exhibit toolbar: Close Stamp Dir

Organization Roles

Published March 31st, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Explanation of Each Role Within an Organization Owner Can view, access, and edit all Organization depositions. Can invite, edit, or delete account memberships to Organization. Can schedule depositions. Billing and analytics (Future Capability). Manager Can view, access, and edit all Organization depositions. Can invite, edit, or deactivate account m

Microphone Polar Patterns

Published May 19th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

In the intricate world of court reporting, every word spoken carries weight, and capturing every nuance of sound is paramount. Microphone patterns play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and clarity of court transcripts. A microphone pattern is the directional sensitivity of a microphone. Some microphones are more sensitive in front of the spea

Poor Audio Quality

Published May 14th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Most new computers do not have the microphone levels set very high and this can create poor audio quality when using Audiosync in CATalyst. The most common issues are silent audio files, low playback volume or garbled audio. Increasing the microphone levels can help eliminate these issues. The audio levels can be adjusted by accessing the Sound Con

Adjust Box Lines

Published July 12th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Sometimes, reporters will want to remove the box from their title pages or an agency will request that only the left box line appear on the page. With CATalyst you can customize the box to be a full box, to no box, or anything in between. This article will show you how to customize the box lines in both a job, and in a layout. From Edit Modifying

Backup User

Published September 21st, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The Back Up User(s) feature allows you to select one or more users to back up to separate files (each user in a separate zip file) or back up all the selected users to one backup file. All files in the selected user(s) will be backed up, you cannot select individual user files when using the Backup User(s) feature. This is a great way to transfer al

Page Layout Introduction

Published March 27th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The CATalyst Layout function allows you to set formatting values for the printed page. The term layout refers to parameters such as paper size, margins, transcript lines per page, transcript box lines, and header and footers. It also refers to how the page looks when using Page View in Edit, realtime and when it is printed. To determine the layout

Export to PTX

Published April 1st, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Exporting a transcript to PTX format may allow your client to open the file using RealLegal E-Transcript Viewer and/or RealLegal E-Transcript Bundle Viewer. In CATalyst, you can set up themes for different clients, which includes Company Info, Print Headers and Splash Screen information. If you use Case CATalyst fields in the transcript, those field

Add RealTeam Contacts

Published March 23rd, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The RealTeam Invite dialog box contains your contact information for RealTeam. The RealTeam Invite dialog box contains fields for an e-mail address, name, cursor/highlight color, an option to have defines the client makes added to your appropriate dictionary and a note area. The minimum information you need for a contact is an e-mail address althoug

JAVS Audio Mixer Hardware Setup

Published June 9th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

This guide will show you how to setup the JAVS audio mixer. If this is your first time setting up JAVS or you're installing it on a new computer, you will need to install the audio drivers on your computer after you setup the mixer. A guide to installing the drivers can be found here and using the JAVS Configuration Tool can be found here. The JAV

Extended Characters

Published September 28th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Insert Extended Characters is an Edit command that allows you to insert special characters like letters with umlauts or accents or the symbol for the Euro or British Pound into your transcript. Insert an Extended Character into a transcript Place your cursor where you want to insert the Extended Character and click Edit, Insert, Extended Characters

Forgot Password in YesLaw

Published January 2nd, 2024 by Justin Sieger

To reset your password, access the Login Page for the YesLaw Repository by clicking on the following link: https://www.yeslawonline.com/desktop#/login Locate the Sign In To YesLaw Online box and click on Forgot Password. The Forgot Password window appears. Type in your username or email and click Reset Password. Note that the username is usually the

Recently Saved Files

Published March 7th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

The Recently Saved Files dialog box is an easy-to-read dialog box that lists all your recently saved files (transcript, caption file or dictionary) and shows the full path location of the file whether it is stored on the hard drive or an external drive. If there is a scenario where you go to find a file and you can't seem to locate it, you can go to

System Requirements for MAXScribe

Published November 4th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Operating System Windows 10 Windows 11 Computer Processor An Intel i5 or i7processor with a speed of 2GHz or higher. NOTE: There is a new processor type called an ARM Processor. This processor is commonly found on Microsoft Surface Pro and newer MacBook computers. This processor is not compatible with MAXScribe so be aware of what processor is on th

Sharing Violations in CATalyst

Published March 1st, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Let's say you've been editing a job and decide to take a break. You minimize CATalyst, go get a drink, and browse the internet for a few minutes. You come back to your computer and double-click the CATalyst shortcut on your desktop, then double-click the job and this message appears on the screen: This is a Sharing Violation message and this occurs

How to Use the Annotation Tools Within the Live Exhibit Tab

Published March 29th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

All Attendees with a verified account can Share an Exhibit. The Attendee that Shares the Exhibit will be known as the Exhibit Owner and can Grant Control to other Attendees and the Witness to annotate the Exhibit. Guest attendees will not be able to upload exhibits until a verified account is created. The Host and Co-Host of the deposition will alwa

Clearing J-defines from the NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante

Published September 8th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

All J-Defines created on the NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante are stored in the writer’s memory and remain in there until you clear them. The writer automatically uses these J-Defines, along with any other selected job dictionaries, when you write a job. If you do not want to use these J-Defines in another job, you can manually clear them o

CATalyst Academy FAQ

Published March 7th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

What is the CATalyst Academy? We are adding a new benefit to Edge! Edge is Stenograph’s support plan for CATalyst that offers users priority access to Technical Support, CATalyst software updates, RealTeam™ collaborative editing, and 100 GB of free Cloud Backup storage. Starting in March 2023 we will be adding a 5th pillar to the Edge benefits, CATa

Automatically Break Files During Read

Published June 29th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Sometimes you may have a dozens of matters that come up one after the other during “calendar” and you may not have time to end the job on your writer. To help separate the jobs when reading the notes into CATalyst, you can write stroke several times to indicate the start or end of files. CATalyst will recognize the separation stroke during the Read

Realtime Remote Reporting

Published March 21st, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Web Conferencing Apps The purpose of a web conferencing application is to enable a virtual meeting: to enable you to see and hear all of the people who are getting together without being physically present in the same place. As it may not be safe to be together in the same room, even with personal protective equipment, a web conference application i

RealTeam Transfer to User

Published March 28th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The Transfer to User option allows the current host to make any of the currently connected participants the new host for the current RealTeam session. Once the initial host transfers to the new host, the initial host will disconnect from the RealTeam session. The new host and all other participants will still be connected and able to continue the Re

Updating CATalyst

Published September 8th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

On occasion, Stenograph will release an update to CATalyst. These update can consist of patches, bug fixes, updates to files, new features and even new versions. Users can get these updates by using the Check for Updates feature. Stenograph does recommends getting these updates as it helps improve the user's experience with CATalyst. An active

Playing Audio in CATalyst

Published April 25th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

Whether using Single Channel or Direct Audio, playing audio in CATalyst is the same. Move the cursor to the location in the job where you want to begin playing audio and press Shift-F9 (Tools/Audio/Play Audio). The Audio Playback Speed toolbar displays. Toolbar Use the << Audio Rewind button to jump the audio playback backwards by the number

How to Use the Realtime Feature (Attendee)

Published April 4th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

The realtime feature is an instantaneous translation of the court reporter's stenographic notes. When you join the deposition room, as an attendee, there will be a third tab visible within the exhibit panel labeled Case View Net Plus located at the top right of your screen. When you select the Case View Net Plus tab you will be prompted to input you

MAXScribe Audio Decision Tree

Published May 24th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

Make sure all physical devices (microphones, headphones, etc.) are connected to your computer before opening MAXScribe. NOTE: It is recommended that you disable Exclusive Mode on your speakers and microphone. Disabling this mode allows more availability of the audio device to more simultaneous applications. These settings will save after they have b

Cloud Sync Applications & CATalyst

Published October 15th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

With the increase in Cloud based syncing applications like Dropbox, OneDrive, and pCloud, some of our Stenograph customers are using them as a location for their Case CATalyst user. They enjoy the convenience of all their files being exactly the same on every computer they use and not have to worry about backing up to local media to transfer files,

Manual e-key

Published September 9th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Even if you do not connect your Catalyst computer to the Internet, you will need to reauthorize your PKC every 90 days. The Manual e-Key process to reauthorize your e-Key without internet access on your CATalyst computer. In order to complete the Manual e-Key process you will need: A USB flash drive, external hard drive, or other external media. An

Foot Pedal Installation Guides

Published December 3rd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Install VEC Infinity 3 Foot Pedal Software Click here to download the VEC Foot Pedal Software. Go to the location of your downloaded files (usually the Downloads folder or Desktop), right click on the VEC Infinity Foot Pedal.zip file and click Extract All. In the Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders dialog box, click Extract. A new window will appear

Disabling Exclusive Mode

Published May 17th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

Exclusive Mode is a Windows setting that that allows one program in Windows to use the audio. If another program wants to use audio, then either the audio won't play or the audio will not sound very good. When using CATalyst or MAXScribe, it is recommended to disable exclusive mode for your audio devices. Disabling this mode allows more availability

Redact in CATalyst

Published June 26th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

The Redact feature allows you to “block out” text in a transcript. This may be needed to edit sensitive information, social security numbers, date of birth, etc., before releasing the transcript to the public . The integrity of the transcript remains in place and the sensitive information is not readable in the printed or exported document. The reda

CATalyst Training Options

Published October 22nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Are you new to CATalyst? Need some help understanding indexing or do you want to create a new include? Stenograph has many options for you to get familiar with CATalyst or understand a new feature. If you need additional help or guidance in choosing a training option, contact Cindi Lynch, Stenograph’s Training Program Manager, at clynch@stenograph

Check It

Published May 3rd, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Check It is a CATalyst Edit feature where the audio associated to the transcript is sent to the Phoenix ASR engine. Phoenix, behind the scenes, compares the CATalyst transcript text with what it heard from the audio file and provides suggestions where there is a mismatch. The Check It suggestions will be displayed in the Check It Pane and can be vis

Audio Codecs

Published September 8th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

The best audio codec for your realtime session depends on whether you plan to transfer the audio to another computer and if so, what method you will use to effect that transfer. The following chart shows the size of an audio file at four hours and eight hours using each of the available audio compression rates in Case CATalyst Version 16 and higher.

CaseViewNet Browser Compatibility

Published January 13th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

One major advantage of CaseViewNet Browser Edition is its compatibility. If your electronic device has a web browser, there's a good chance CaseViewNet Browser will work with it. No apps to install or settings to configure. Just type in the Session Code, the CaseView Password, and your name and you're ready to go. But one question customers ask i

Start a Local CaseViewNet Session

Published March 2nd, 2022 by Justin Sieger

If you have a CaseViewNet license, you can use CATalyst to send the realtime feed, using a local network connection, to clients using the CaseViewNet Windows app or iCVNet. If your clients are off site, then you will need to use a Cloud Session Code in order for them to receive the feed. NOTE: Windows 11 prevented Local CaseViewNet sessions from su

Email Transcript in iCVNet

Published September 12th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

When using iCVNet, you can email the trancript tapping the Email button in the upper right corner. If you do not have sufficiant rights to email the trancript, the message "Transcript Send Blocked" appears. Speak with the Court Reporter and they can give you the correct rights.

Change Header Text

Published March 17th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Change Header Text is an Edit feature that allows you to make header or footer text changes to the transcript. Header/footer changes can be made using a variety of editing commands and can be made by applying a layout that has header/footer text assignment. To change a header/footer via a format symbol: Position your cursor anywhere on the page on

Connect to Realtime Through a Local Connection

Published March 7th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The following guides are for clients to connect to the reporter using a local network connection and not using a Session Code. Typically this is done if all of the clients are in the same room as the reporter. If you are using a Session Code, please refer to our Session Code Guide. Make sure the reporter has already started a realtime session befo

Downloading MAXScribe

Published November 4th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

This article will show you how to download MAXScribe using the three most commonly used web browsers. Simply click on the browser link for instructions. Google Chrome Open Google Chrome and in the address bar type in www.stenograph.com/maxscribe-downloads. This will take you to the MAXScribe downloads page. When the downloads page opens, left click

Using the Splash Loader Utility

Published August 2nd, 2023 by Justin Sieger

You can personalize the Luminex II, Luminex, Diamante, or Wave startup screen by loading a photograph that has been saved as a JPG (or JEPG) file type. The photograph will display when you turn the writer on. Use the following steps to personalize your Luminex II, Luminex, Diamante or Wave startup screen. If you do not have the Splash Screen Loader

Memory on the NexGen & Luminex II

Published July 20th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The NexGen and Luminex II memory has approximately 6 GB of space. The Luminex II uses this memory to store steno notes and timestamp files as additional backup to the Data SD and Backup SD cards. Steno note files stored in memory remain even when you turn the Luminex II Off. You can transfer individual or multiple steno note files, that are stored i

How to Use Testimony Review

Published April 11th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

When a deposition has ended, you will be sent to the Post-deposition review page. Click Testimony Review. Once the Host has given access to Testimony Review, you will have the ability to view the recorded video and dictation. You will have the ability to navigate through the recorded video by viewing and selecting the dialogue of choice from the dic

Whitelisting CaseViewNet IP Address

Published October 10th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Often times, Courts, law firms, and corporations use a firewall to help keep their network and internet secure. A firewall monitors the incoming and outgoing network traffic and will allow or block access based on rules setup by the system administrator. Depending on these rules, the use of CaseViewNet Cloud may be restricted or blocked and you and

Create a RealTeam Account

Published March 18th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Each RealTeam participant needs a RealTeam login. You can either create a RealTeam account or login with your Cloud Backup account. However, if you would like, you can use the same login as your Cloud Backup account. Once you have created your account, you can log into RealTeam. If you want to automatically log into Realteam each time you open CATal

CATalyst Student Version Features

Published August 25th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

CATalyst student version is for educational purposes. This version of CATalyst allows the user to access functions and features for the purpose of learning transcript production and dictionary maintenance. Certain features are limited or inaccessible. If you attempt to access a feature that is not available in the Case CATalyst Student Version, a me

How to Use Your Mobile Phone as a Hotspot

Published March 31st, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Sometimes your primary network may be down or not providing reliable service. In these situations, we advise using your mobile phone as a hotspot if available. Below you will find links to the official how-to guides from Apple for iOS devices and from Google for Android devices. NOTE: The links provided are current but may change in the future. Ple

Installing JAVS audio mixer drivers

Published November 12th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

This guide will help you install the drivers and configuration tool for the JAVS mixer. Do not connect the JAVS mixer to your computer until after you have installed the JAVS 306B drivers and configuration tool. Installing the P306B Drivers. Click the following link to download the drivers to your computer. Go to the location of your downloaded fil

CATalyst Hyperlinks

Published October 12th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Hyperlinks is a feature in Case CATalyst 21 and higher, where you can add clickable links for web addresses and email addresses to your transcripts. Hyperlinks can be added to text and fields while editing a transcript and when inserting/modifying dictionary definitions. Use the Stenograph PDF Printer to create a PDF of your transcript with hyperlin

How to Screen Share within a Deposition

Published March 30th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

NOTE: If you are using a macOS device and are having trouble sharing your screen see How-to Allow Screen Sharing on a MacOS Computer for assistance. The Screen Share feature allows you to share your screen with all of the attendees. Select the Screen Share button. A pop-out menu will appear, which allows you to choose what you share. You have the op

EZ Sync at Cursor

Published March 16th, 2023 by Justin Sieger

EZ Sync at Cursor feature may be an alternative to using the EZ Sync feature. When attempting to synchronize the audio playback of an associated audio file (not the realtime file's audio file), you can play the audio and while the audio is playing, position your cursor anywhere in the file. When you hear the audio playback for that portion of the fi

Checking the CATalyst Version and PKC

Published February 22nd, 2022 by Justin Sieger

If you want to know what version of CATalyst current on your computer you can find out by clicking Help, About Case CATalyst. The About Case CATalyst dialog box displays. Here you can see on the top left side, you can the version and build number of CATalyst. If you need to update to a newer version of CATalyst, click the Check for Updates button.

Using the JAVS Configuration Tool

Published June 9th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Double click on the P306 Configuration Tool icon on the Desktop of your computer. You will see six columns labeled Input 1-6 with the active microphones showing audio levels moving up and down and the inactive mics grayed out. On the left side of each input is a vertical sliding bar representing the gain of each mic. Move the sliding bar up to incr

Export to RTF

Published October 2nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

RTF/CRE is universal file format that retain much of the original file formatting and text attributes. RTF/CRE files allow you to exchange jobs between different CAT systems and possibly dictionaries in writing machines. RTF is an acronym for Rich Text Format. CRE is an acronym for Court Reporter Extension. Tables, by default, do not export to RTF/

Total Dictionary Entries on NexGen/Luminex II/Luminex

Published June 30th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

The NexGen, Luminex II, and Luminex can hold approximately 900,000 dictionary entries, across the personal dictionary and job dictionaries. This number may vary slightly depending on the size of the entries.

APEX Overview

Published September 30th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Welcome to APEX APEX is Stenograph's intelligent ecosystem that seamlessly connects agencies to reporters through our industry-leading court reporter software, CATalyst. It enables agencies and reporters to increase revenue, reduce operating costs, and improve ease of doing business, making them up to 50% more efficient. What can Apex do for reporte

Starting Realtime

Published September 21st, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Realtime with USB The following guide is for the Luminex II, Luminex, Diamante, Wave, Mira, and Fusion family of writers. Make sure the USB cable is connected to your writer and computer and the writer is on. If you have not installed the USB Writer Drivers, you will need to install them before starting realtime. From Manage Jobs click the Translate

Print Layout Settings

Published October 22nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Printing the settings of a layout can be useful as a reference in creating other layouts or you can give it to another reporter using another CAT software so they can create a layout to match yours. From anywhere in Case CATalyst, click Function, Layout (Alt-u, L). The Open Existing Document dialog box displays. Select a layout and click Open. Once

Excluding Specific File Types in Cloud Backup

Published July 31st, 2023 by Justin Sieger

Cloud Backup allows you to exclude specific files types or file extensions from being backed up to the cloud. Excluding certain file types may be especially useful if you want to take full advantage of your Cloud Backup storage space with only the file types you want backed up. For example, audio files (.wav) can be very large and take up a lot stor

CaseViewNet Security Information

Published February 22nd, 2022 by Justin Sieger

CaseViewNet supports wired (Ethernet), wireless (Wi-Fi), and Internet streaming connections. CaseViewNet transmits and receives in a HIPAA compliant way. CaseViewNet secures those connections in the following ways: 256-bit encrypted SSL. WPA/WPA-2 Protocol Network Password Optional Client Password when communicating over Local Area Network (LAN) Man

Back up files from CATalyst

Published August 25th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

The Backup feature in Case CATalyst allows users to compress jobs and cases into a zip format for storage purposes or to give to another user like a Scopist. Stenograph recommends to store your backups off of your computer like an external hard drive or the cloud. From Manage Jobs click on Tools, Backup (Ctrl-b). The Backup dialog box displays. I

Create and Modify Keyboard Maps

Published July 20th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

Keyboard Maps A CATalyst Keyboard Map (.sgkbd) contains entries which determine the action that occurs, in Edit or Manage Dictionary, as a result of pressing a key or combination of keys on the keyboard. For example, when using the Default keyboard map in Edit, pressing the right arrow moves the cursor to the right one word at a time; Ctrl + right

Follow Realtime

Published October 1st, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Follow Realtime is an realtime command that allows you to toggle the position of the cursor between the last realtime stroke and the last editing location in the file. When using the Follow Realtime command, you can continue to write realtime regardless of the position of the cursor. The text is added to the end of the file. From the computer keyboa

Windows Power Options

Published December 9th, 2021 by Justin Sieger

Setting Power Options in Windows 10 Left click on Start then Settings. Left click on System. On the left side left click on Power & sleep (yellow highlight). Left click on each drop down menu and click on Never. Do this for both the Screen and Sleep settings. Now click on Additional power settings (blue highlight) on the right side. You may need

Using Greek Characters

Published January 25th, 2024 by Justin Sieger

The easiest way to use extended ASCII and Greek characters when doing CART work with Case CATalyst is to create an include file for each character. For example, you may need to use Greek characters for a specific class during a semester or year. Use the chart of Greek symbol font equivalents for the English alphabet to assist you. Create an include

Copy SD Card Files to a USB Flash Drive

Published September 22nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

The NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante can copy the jobs from the Data SD card to a USB flash drive. This can be useful if your writer is in the courtroom but your computer is at your desk. The flash drive fits in the USB A port on the back of the writer. You can use up to a 32GB USB Flash drive to copy file. Make sure the USB Flash drive

Windows Keys on a Mac Keyboard

Published October 22nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger

The following table tells you how to use Windows keyboard commands on Mac keyboards. Windows Keyboard Command Mac Keyboard Command Action Alt + F4 Cmd + Q Close open window Ctrl + A Cmd + A Select all Ctrl + C Cmd + C Copy Backspace Delete Delete Delete Fn-Delete Delete Forward Enter Return Return Ctrl + V Cmd + V Paste Ctrl + X Cmd + X Cut Ctrl + Z

Creating AccelerWriters

Published April 29th, 2022 by Justin Sieger

An AccelerWriter is a macro invoked from the writer during realtime. For example, you may want to create an AccelerWriter that deletes to the last Question because of a false start or strike that response. When you write the steno outlines assigned to the macro, CATalyst performs the actions of the macro. When invoking an AccelerWriter and the curso