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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Memory on the Luminex II
Published July 20th, 2022 by Justin Sieger
The 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 in memory, t
Copy SD Card Files to a USB Flash Drive
Published September 22nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger
The 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 is plug
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
Backing up files from Case 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
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
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
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
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
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 Realtime located at the top right of your screen. When you select the Realtime tab you will be prompted to input your login credentials.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Setting Audio Options on the Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante
Published September 12th, 2021 by Justin Sieger
To Setup Audio on your Diamante/ Luminex 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 for th
Remove the Tripod Plate From Diamante/Wave
Published April 19th, 2022 by Justin Sieger
The EasyLock Z12 tripod as lightweight but strong stand for your Diamante or Wave writer. If you would like to use a different tripod like the EasyLock LMX-V2 Tripod or Tripod LMX II - Tall Tripod, you will need to remove the bottom plate from the writer. This guide will show you how. You will need a Phllips screwdriver to remove the plate. NOTE:
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
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
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
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
Inserting 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Associate Audio File
Published October 22nd, 2021 by Justin Sieger
Associate Audio File allows you to associate an audio file (wav or opus) after translation that was not simultaneously recorded with the current transcript but contains timestamps. For example, you are on a job without your notebook. To record the job, you use your digital tape recorder which creates .wav files. You copy the .wav file to your comput
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
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
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
Total Dictionary Entries on Luminex II/Luminex
Published June 30th, 2022 by Justin Sieger
The 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
System Requirements for CATalyst
Published August 26th, 2021 by Justin Sieger
Operating System Windows 10 Windows 11 For information about CATalyst on Mac computers, click here. Computer Processor An Intel i3, i5, i7, or AMD equivalent processor 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.
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
CATalyst VP Quick Start Guide
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.
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
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
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
Change Date/Time on the 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
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
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
Installing CATalyst on Your Computer
Published August 25th, 2021 by Justin Sieger
Installing Case 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 an
Clearing J-defines from the Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante
Published September 8th, 2021 by Justin Sieger
All J-Defines created on the 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 or, if yo
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
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
Purchase a CaseViewNet License
Published October 12th, 2022 by Justin Sieger
In CATalyst, click Help, About Case CATalyst (Alt+h, a). In the About Case CATalyst dialog, click the CVNet button. In the CaseViewNet dialog, click the Get CVNet button. In the Purchase/Renew CaseViewNet dialog, do the following: Click the copy number to clipboard link. Click the Visit Website button. When the purchase page appears on the Stenogra
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
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
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
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
SD Card Size for Luminex II, Luminex, and Diamante
Published August 30th, 2021 by Justin Sieger
The 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 require a microSD card for the Backup SD card slot and a standard SD card for the Data SD card slot. The Backup SD card i
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Export Dictionary to Writer
Published September 20th, 2021 by Justin Sieger
With a USB cable The following steps are for the 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. On the l
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
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
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
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
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