Panopreter FAQ

 
Is there a introduction of how to use Panopreter?
Yes, there is the usage of Panopreter.

 
Is Panopreter a freeware?
Yes, Panopreter is absolutely free, so you can copy or distribute freely.

 
What Operation Systems do Panopreter support?
Panopreter can run on Windows 2000, XP and Windows Vista.

 
What kind of Text-To-Speech(TTS) voice engines are compatible with Panopreter?
Voice engines with compatibility of Microsoft SAPI5.x (Speech Application Program Interface) or later can work with Panopreter.

 
How do I know what Text-To-Speech(TTS) voices have been installed on the computer?
You can view all the voices available on the computer by following Control Panel-->Speech-->Speech Properties-->Text To Speech tab-->Voice selection drop down window.

 
Where can I get other TTS voices?
If you are using Windows XP, the voice of Microsoft Sam has been installed by default. On Windows Vista, there is Microsoft Anna voice which is clearer. However, the voice quality of Microsoft Sam is not as clear as that of Microsoft Anna, Windows XP users are recommended to install third party voices. You can get other voices here.

 
Can I change the default language in the language list window?
Yes. you can set the default language by click the menu Tools-->Option, select "Language preference" in the left tree view on the dialog window and do you configurations there.

 
Can I choose the folder where the audio files will be saved?
Yes, you can do so by click the menu Tools-->Option, select "Audio file saving configuration" in the left tree view on the dialog window.

 
Can I choose my favorite music as the default one which will be played after the speech of the "Speak from file" finished?
Yes, you can do so by click the menu Tools-->Option, select "Music settins" in the left tree view on the dialog window.

 
Do Panopreter speak in other languages other than English?
Yes, Panopreter can speak in other languages listed in the language window, but the voice for these languages must be installed on your computer.

 
I added files of different languages into the file list window and intended to let Panopreter speak them all, but some file was not read correctly, why?
You should not insert files in different languages into the file list window. Panopreter read files in the same language after your clicking the "Speak" button, For files in a different language, you should add them to the file list window seperately.

 
I clicked the button to save the speech of the files into wave and mp3 files, but I found the audio files were not generated, How should I do?
That might be the wave and mp3 files created before have been opened with other multimedia softwares, such as Windows media player and Winamp etc. Close Windows media player and Winamp first.