MSSpeech Forum : Unable to Create Macro https://www.msspeech-forum.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:50:20 +0000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:43:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.02 360 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=254 <![CDATA[MSSpeech Forum]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_images/msspeech_forum.png https://www.msspeech-forum.com/ <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : Robb wrote:It seems that...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1316.html#1316 Author: andy t
Subject: 254
Posted: 06/Feb/2012 at 2:43am

Originally posted by Robb Robb wrote:

It seems that the WSRMacros program does not launch with either WSR or WSR Speech Toolkit, but must be launched separately.  Is this the way it is suppose to work?

Robb and Sam,

I had problems at the beginning when speech macros would not startautomatically and I had to start them manually. If you are still having trouble with this scenario,

Try both these methods and see if one works.

Method1

Rightclick an icon shortcut of the program you want to start-up automatically.  (In your case is it would be the WSR macrosprogram).  Copy it.

Click Start Menu | All Programs | then right click on Start-Up folder andchoose "Open all users" | right click anywhere on the blank (white)screen |Paste |

Method 2

Rightclick an icon shortcut of the program you want to start-up automatically. (In yourcase is it would be the WSR macros program). Copy it.

Click Start Menu |All Programs | right click Start-up |Open | right clickanywhere on the blank (white) screen |Paste |

Reboot your computer after trying one or both these methods and see if itworks.  WSR macros should then start-upautomatically and the little blue Oval icon should then be shown in the bottomright of the taskbar every time you boot.

andy t

 


Edited by andy t - 06/Feb/2012 at 2:46am]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:43:27 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1316.html#1316 <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : Alas no. It looks as though I...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1284.html#1284 Author: gemnfert
Subject: 254
Posted: 16/Jan/2012 at 1:25pm

Alas no. It looks as though I need to make a new certificate every day. I don't know if this is normal or not. Also, I still get the "File Not Found" bit while making the macros in WSR Toolkit. So, right now I'm using work arounds by making the macros in WSR Toolkit, putting up with the error messages, right clicking on WSR Macros, creating a new digital certificate, and then adding the new certificate to the new files. It's bulky and annoying, but seems to be getting me somewhere right now.

If I have created a macro with WSR Macros, I have no hitches (as long as I have made a new digital certificate that day), but I don't have the ability to make it application specific without WSR Toolkit.

Mow... if I could only use the same macro/word with different keyboard shortcuts for different applications!
]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:25:24 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1284.html#1284 <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : &gt; I just attempted to create...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1283.html#1283 Author: mmarkoe_admin
Subject: 254
Posted: 16/Jan/2012 at 5:55am

> I just attempted to create a new certificate, and it was then happy to sign the macro.
>  I then attempted to make another new macro, and it signed without any issues.
 
Sounds like you have solved the problem.
 
Marty
]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:55:17 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1283.html#1283 <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : I&#039;ve just reopened WSR Macros,...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1282.html#1282 Author: gemnfert
Subject: 254
Posted: 15/Jan/2012 at 6:01pm

I've just reopened WSR Macros, and decided to try making a macro from scratch. It all seemed fine until I clicked "Create"

Then it came up with an error:

"Can't sign new Speech Macro
An error was encountered attempting to sign the new Speech Macro. Please check the macro contents and your digital certificates."

Please note: I did have to make a new digital certificate last night in order to sign another macro, and it then signed that macro AFTER making the new certificate. Do I need to make new certificates, or is this another symptom? I'm presuming another symptom of a problem.

I just attempted to create a new certificate, and it was then happy to sign the macro. I then attempted to make another new macro, and it signed without any issues.
]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:01:20 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1282.html#1282 <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : antihadron wrote: That...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1281.html#1281 Author: gemnfert
Subject: 254
Posted: 15/Jan/2012 at 5:47pm

Originally posted by antihadron antihadron wrote:

That error you are receiving is basically a crash of the program and should not be happening ...

I have some quick questions.

You mentioned that this was a new machine on a Tablet....

1)  Have you used WSR and/or WSRToolkit on this machine before successfully?

2) If this is a new installation of WSRToolkit/WSR  ...
    a) Done any ports of the  speech profiles or programs (from a different machine).  I am not 100% certain but at port of a speech profile from a 32 bit install to a 64 bit profile proably will not work.
    b) Trained the native WSR program - Does it work?
    c) Run MS Update to bring the service pack up to date

3) Are you able to run the WSRMacros program separately?
4) If this is a previously functioning installation....
    a) Can you think of anything new that has been done to the machine (Programs uninstalled, patches applied, programs installed etc...)

 Best regards,

Nathaniel
http://www.thevoicesoftware.com



No, it has never run successfully, unfortunately. I've never used any speech programmes before, and honestly, hadn't even tried saving a profile until setting this one up. I've been training the programme. Although it is going slowly, it seems to be mostly working. The words I am most interested in it REALLY has trouble with, but I'm guessing that's because I haven't put those words into context. Because of that, I've grabbed a pile of childrens books to read to it ;) Lots of repetition with short sentences.

I'll double check about the updates for Windows, but I'm pretty sure it is now up to date. With the times I've restored, it is something I need to recheck LOL

I tried running WSR Macros separately. It seems to run okay, although when I tried to make a macro with it late last night, it came up with an error initially. Admittedly though, I realise that error was my own fault. I was changing a macro manually, and it didn't want to digitally sign the revised file when it had a digital signature in there already. I figure if I had removed the digital signature in the file, it probably wouldn't have had an issue. I can probably try again shortly, I was pretty exhausted by that time last night!

Basically, I got overly excited while setting it up. Got the file, and set it up, then saw I had to set up WSR Macros and Profiles.
]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:47:24 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1281.html#1281 <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : Sam,&gt; I&#039;m running...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1280.html#1280 Author: mmarkoe_admin
Subject: 254
Posted: 15/Jan/2012 at 10:50am

Sam,
 
> I'm running Windows 7 64 bit on an Asus 121 tablet (currently have a keyboard plugged in,
> but I'm trying to set up WSR so I don't need the keyboard at all - portability is key!)
Thanks to Nathaniel (the WSRToolkit programmer) for catching you are using a Tablet PC with a USB connected Keyboard. My Tablet PC uses the Android OS but there may be similar issues. What I have is when I connect a USB mouse, the mouse works but the virtual keyboard will not. When a USB keyboard is used, the mouse will not work. If this is similar behavior on the Asus, this will be causing the conflict.
 
Before anything else can be said, please respond to Nathaniel's questions #1-4.
 
Thank you,
Marty
]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:50:17 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1280.html#1280 <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : That error you are receiving...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1279.html#1279 Author: antihadron
Subject: 254
Posted: 15/Jan/2012 at 9:59am

That error you are receiving is basically a crash of the program and should not be happening ...

I have some quick questions.

You mentioned that this was a new machine on a Tablet....

1)  Have you used WSR and/or WSRToolkit on this machine before successfully?

2) If this is a new installation of WSRToolkit/WSR  ...
    a) Done any ports of the  speech profiles or programs (from a different machine).  I am not 100% certain but at port of a speech profile from a 32 bit install to a 64 bit profile proably will not work.
    b) Trained the native WSR program - Does it work?
    c) Run MS Update to bring the service pack up to date

3) Are you able to run the WSRMacros program separately?
4) If this is a previously functioning installation....
    a) Can you think of anything new that has been done to the machine (Programs uninstalled, patches applied, programs installed etc...)

 Best regards,

Nathaniel
http://www.thevoicesoftware.com



Edited by antihadron - 15/Jan/2012 at 10:01am]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:59:12 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1279.html#1279 <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : Thanks Marty. Alas, because...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1278.html#1278 Author: gemnfert
Subject: 254
Posted: 15/Jan/2012 at 1:45am

Thanks Marty.

Alas, because we only just got the machine shortly prior to getting WSR Toolkit, there are no prior restore points. Not that I've found anyway. I'll have another look, just in case I didn't click "Show More" often enough - as I'm good at missing the obvious sometimes!

Yup, I ran CCleaner, cleaned the registry and rebooted. I can do it again, doesn't make a lot of difference right now :D

Any word on the compatibility thing?

ETA:

No prior restore points, unfortunately... and I double checked with the sequence of events by doing it again and ensuring CCleaner was done before rebooting. I've tried both before and after, but as I was saying, it can do no more harm to do it again! Strangely enough, the last time I didn't get the compatibility thing. Still "File Not Found" though... and I have to digitally sign it manually, by right clicking on the Macros icon and going through Security. Even though it says it doesn't make the files, it still makes them, but it's an awkward way of doing things!

I'm in the middle of reading childrens books to the darned thing in an attempt to get it to understand my accent better. It's a long and laborious process. The multiple "improve accuracy" attempts I'd had thus far made some difference, but not enough for the commands I'm trying. Apparently, my "bigger" can mean anything from "beggar" to "began in an" and all sorts of variations, including some that are wildly different!


Edited by gemnfert - 15/Jan/2012 at 2:15am]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:45:00 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1278.html#1278 <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : Sam,When you ran CCleaner,...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1277.html#1277 Author: mmarkoe_admin
Subject: 254
Posted: 14/Jan/2012 at 9:53pm

Sam,
 
When you ran CCleaner, did you run and clean up the Registry and then reboot?
 
CCleaner's Internet Cleanup and Registry Cleanup only needs to be run once every week or two on a heavily used computer.
 
If you run the Registry Cleaner and still experience a problem on re-installation, then you could try using a Restore Point date before the original attempt to install. Find the Restore points by:
1. Open Control Panel
2. Open System
3. On the left side of System click System Protection
4. Click the System Restore button
5. Choose a different restore point
 
Marty
 
Marty
]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:53:43 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1277.html#1277 <![CDATA[Unable to Create Macro : Note: The last two times I tried...]]> https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1276.html#1276 Author: gemnfert
Subject: 254
Posted: 14/Jan/2012 at 6:13pm

Note:

The last two times I tried it, I have had a popup from Windows stating:

"Program Compatibility Assistant

Windows detected that this program did not run correctly

To try and fix the problem, Windows has applied compatibility settings to this program. Windows will use these settings the next time you run the program.

If you notice that this program didn't run correctly, try running the program again.

Program: WSR Toolkit
Publisher: http://www.mymsspeech.com
Location C:\Program Files\Speech Toolkit\WSRToolkit.exe"

When I clicked on "What settings are applied?" I got taken to Windows help "Program Compatibility Assistant: frequently asked questions"

Windows decided to make updates while I was trying to get things up and running, so this may have caused the issue.

Thanks again :)


Edited by gemnfert - 14/Jan/2012 at 6:14pm]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:13:09 +0000 https://www.msspeech-forum.com/unable-to-create-macro_topic254_post1276.html#1276