INSTALLING SIBELIUS ACCESS

The installation process is done in several stages. The instructions which follow are divided into separate sections to make it easy to follow. Each section begins with a level 2 heading for ease of navigation. The sections are as follows:

  1. System requirements
  2. Installing Sibelius
  3. Installing Sibelius Sounds Essentials
  4. Activating Sibelius
  5. Installing the scripts
  6. Installing the Sibelius plug-ins
  7. Running the registry keys
  8. Choosing a keyboard layout
  9. Testing the plug-in
  10. Installing the plug-in keystroke

1. System requirements

You must be using Sibelius 5.2.5 or higher. It will not work with the demo version or with the student edition. You must also be using the English version of Sibelius. Versions in other languages are not supported at this time.

You must be using any version of JAWS above and including 7.1.500. It is almost certain that any version of JAWS which was released before version 7.1.500 will not work correctly. You should also be advised that if you experience any difficulties which cannot be easily fixed you will be told to update your version of JAWS to the latest build of the version you are running. Updating JAWS is a free process and can be easily done by choosing check for updates in the JAWS help menu.

Sibelius Access was designed for English versions of JAWS. International versions may be developed in the future but at this time, you will almost certainly encounter problems if you try to run Sibelius Access with a non-English version of JAWS.

The resolution of your display must be set to 1024x768 or higher. Sibelius itself will not work properly with screen resolutions which do not meet this requirement. You can use 16 bit or 32 bit colour settings with Sibelius Access, however it is recommended that you use 32 bit since this is the standard.

You must use an English input language and keyboard layout. If you are not doing so, you should follow the link below.

Installing an English input language and keyboard layout

The hardware requirements are the same as those for Sibelius itself, which can be found at Sibelius.com. However, it must be stressed that JAWS can place an additional strain on any system, so the more memory you have the better. You should also be aware that if you want to use the Sibelius Sounds Essentials you will need more RAM than you would to run Sibelius without them (Sibelius recommend at least 1GB).

2. Installing Sibelius

These instructions tell you how to install Sibelius without sighted assistance. If you have a sighted assistant, they can install Sibelius by using the dialog which opens when you insert the Sibelius DVD. The Sibelius Sounds Essentials can also be installed through this dialog, however you should only install the Sound Essentials if your computer has at least 1GB of RAM.

You will need a sighted person to read the serial number which is printed on your Sibelius DVD. You will not be able to use Sibelius Access until you’re version of Sibelius is properly registered so make a note of the serial number and keep it in a safe place.

  1. Insert the Sibelius DVD into your DVD drive.
  2. If the DVD runs automatically then a dialog may open giving you installation options. This dialog is not accessible so close it.
  3. Go to My Computer and select the DVD drive containing the Sibelius disk.
  4. Do not press enter on this item. Instead, press the applications key and choose open.
  5. From the DVD folder open the folder called Sibelius.
  6. Select the file called Setup.exe and press enter.
  7. A standard install dialog will open.
  8. If you need to hear the text in the dialog press JAWS Key+B.
  9. Follow the instructions, making sure that you install everything

3. Installing Sibelius Sounds Essentials

Sibelius Sounds Essentials is a sample library which makes playback more realistic and if you install it, Sibelius will use this library by default. You will need at least 1GB of RAM to use the Sibelius Sounds Essentials.

  1. Insert the Sibelius DVD into your DVD drive.
  2. If the DVD runs automatically then a dialog may open giving you installation options.
  3. This dialog is not accessible so close it.
  4. Go to My Computer and select the DVD drive containing the Sibelius disk.
  5. Do not press enter on this item. Instead, press the applications key and choose open.
  6. Open the folder called “other applications”.
  7. Select the file “SSE_Setup.exe” and press enter.
  8. A standard install dialog will open.
  9. If you need to hear the text in the dialog press JAWS Key+B.
  10. Follow the instructions, making sure that you install everything
  11. The Sibelius Sounds Essentials will be available for you when you next open Sibelius.

4. Activating Sibelius

In the instructions below you will be told to open a score in Sibelius even though Sibelius Access has not been installed yet. This step is important because it makes Sibelius create the files and folders that Sibelius Access needs in order to work properly.

  1. Open Sibelius 5.
  2. Enter your serial number when Sibelius asks for it.
  3. After you enter your serial number a quick start dialog will open.
  4. Choose “open recent file”.
  5. Press Tab once and select any score from this list.
  6. Press enter to open that score.
  7. You may find that the score takes a moment to load.
  8. Once the score is loaded, close Sibelius.

5. Installing the scripts

Before continuing you must make sure that you will be able to see the necessary files of your computer. Do the following:

  1. Open any folder on your computer.
  2. From the menus choose Tools > Folder Options.
  3. In the dialog which opens go to the view tab.
  4. In the list of checkable options make sure that "show hidden files and folders" is turned on.
  5. Press the OK button.

You can now begin installing the script files.

  1. If you have not already done so, download the zip archive containing Sibelius Access.
  2. Extract the zip archive. You can do this by selecting the zip file, pressing the applications key and choosing extract all from the pop-up menu that opens. If you accept the settings that the extraction wizard gives you, a new folder will be created called SibeliusAccess1_RC1.
  3. You will find three folders called JAWS, Registry Keys and Sibelius Software.
  4. Open the folder called JAWS Script Files and copy all of its contents.
  5. Go to Start>Programs > JAWS > Explore JAWS > Explore My Settings
  6. When you press enter a folder will open which contains the JAWS files which only you use.
  7. Paste the copied files and folders into this folder.

6. Installing the Sibelius Access Plug-ins

Before proceeding you must have run Sibelius, opened a score and then closed Sibelius again.

  1. Go to the SibeliusAccess1_RC1 folder.
  2. Copy the folder called “Sibelius Software” (do not open it, just copy it).
  3. If you are running Windows XP go to:
    C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data.
    If you are running Windows Vista, go to:
    C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\
  4. Paste the copied folder into the Application Data folder.
  5. A dialog will appear asking you if you want to replace any existing files.
  6. Press the YES button.

7. Installing the Registry Keys

  1. Go to the SibeliusAccess1_RC1 folder and open the folder called Registry Keys.
  2. This folder contains several files with the extension .reg.
  3. Press enter on each file and OK any dialogs which appear.

8. Choosing a keyboard layout

If you are using Sibelius Access with a desktop keyboard layout, you can skip this section.

Sibelius supports laptops, however it must be stressed that it is easier to use Sibelius with a full-sized keyboard. If you choose to do this then you will need to run JAWS in desktop mode, even though your machine is actually a laptop.

If you decide to use the laptop keyboard layout, you will need to change the command set in Sibelius. (Command set is Sibelius' name for keyboard layout.) Do the following:

  1. From them menus choose File > Preferences.
  2. The first list box in this dialog lets you change which page is showing. JAWS will say “showing page list box” when you move to it.
  3. From this list, choose “menus and shortcuts”.
  4. Tab once to the list called “menus and shortcuts”.
  5. From this list choose "Access Laptop".
  6. Tab to the OK button and press it.

Sibelius Access should automatically detect whether you are running JAWS in laptop or desktop mode. It is important that it does this correctly or the wrong functions will be run when you press certain keys. You can check that JAWS is properly detecting the keyboard by doing the following:

  1. In Sibelius' main window press Ctrl+F1 to open the Sibelius Access menu.
  2. There should be a menu item called "Keyboard layout is laptop".
  3. If instead you find an option called "keyboard layout is desktop" then something has gone wrong and Sibelius Access thinks that you are running in desktop mode.
  4. If Sibelius Access is not detecting your keyboard layout properly, you should contact the developers.
  5. If you know that you are running in laptop mode, pressing enter on this option will force Sibelius Access to act as though you are in laptop mode, in spite of what its own functions say. However, this setting will revert back to what the internal functions detect when you next open Sibelius.

9. Testing the Plug-in

Sibelius Access uses a plug-in which performs various tasks. For this plug-in to work properly, a keystroke must be installed within Sibelius’ own set of keystrokes. This keystroke may already be installed but if it isn’t, you will need to install it yourself. Do the following:

  1. Start Sibelius and wait for the quick start dialog to open.
  2. If you’re not certain that the quick start dialog is open, press JAWS Key + T and JAWS should say “Title is Sibelius 5 quick start”.
  3. Once the quick start dialog opens, press Escape.
  4. JAWS will say “no scores open”.
  5. Press Control+F1.
  6. A dialog opens called “Sibelius Access Options”.
  7. In the list of options select “Test Plug-in” and press enter.
  8. After a brief pause you will hear JAWS speak one of two messages.
  9. If JAWS says “The plug in is running normally”, then you have completed the installation.
  10. You can stop reading this installation guide and begin using Sibelius.
  11. If JAWS says “the plug in did not run” then you need to follow the instructions below.

10. Installing the Plug-in Keystroke

This section gives instructions on how to install the plug-in keystroke. If the installation went well, the keystroke will already be installed. The instructions in the previous section show you how to test the plug-in. If the plug-in did not work then you must follow the instructions below.

  1. From them menus choose File > Preferences.
  2. The first list box in this dialog lets you change which page is showing. JAWS will say “showing page list box” when you move to it.
  3. From this list, choose “menus and shortcuts”.
  4. Tab once to the list called “menus and shortcuts”.
  5. From this list choose “Access Desktop” or "Access Laptop".
  6. Tab once to the list called “feature or category”.
  7. From this list choose “plug-ins”.
  8. Tab once to the list called “feature”.
  9. From this list choose "Access".
  10. Tab to the "Add" button and press space.
  11. Another dialog opens called "add keystroke".
  12. This dialog only has three controls. An OK button, a cancel button and an edit box for entering a hot key.
  13. In the hot key box, hold down the left Alt key, Control key and Shift key and then press zero on the number row.
  14. Tab to the OK button and press space.
  15. A message may pop up saying that the keystroke is being used by another plug-in. If it does, press the Yes button.
  16. The add keystroke dialog closes and you'll be returned to the preferences dialog.
  17. Tab to the OK button and press it.
  18. The preferences dialog will close and JAWS will say “no scores open”.
  19. Press Control+F1.
  20. A dialog opens called “Sibelius Access Options”.
  21. In the list of options select “Test Plug-in” and press enter.
  22. After a brief pause you will hear JAWS speak one of two messages.
  23. If JAWS says “The plug in is running normally”, then you have completed the installation. You can stop reading this installation guide and begin using Sibelius.
  24. If JAWS says “the plug in did not run” then continue reading.
  25. Press JAWS Key + 8 on the number row.
  26. The JAWS keyboard manager will open.
  27. Press Tab once to move to the list of features and keystrokes.
  28. Find the feature called PlugInMode and press Control+H.
  29. The “change keystroke” dialog will open.
  30. In the “assign to” box, hold down the left Alt key, Control key and Shift key and then press zero on the number row.
  31. Tab to the OK button and press Enter.
  32. Close the keyboard manager and return to Sibelius.
  33. Press Control+F1.
  34. A dialog opens called “Sibelius Access Options”.
  35. In the list of options select “Test Plug-in” and press enter.
  36. After a brief pause you will hear JAWS speak one of two messages.
  37. If JAWS says “The plug in is running normally”, then you have completed the installation. You can stop reading this installation guide and begin using Sibelius.
  38. If JAWS says “the plug in did not run” then you should contact the developers.

End of Installation Guide