How can I create a speech and include pauses for effect in Compass?
- Select the Modifybutton and select the button that will contain your speech.
- Select the Properties button.
- Place a label and a symbol on it.
- Tap in the Actions field to open the Script Editor.
- In the search field, type InsertTextand select it from the choices.
- Using the system keyboard, type out the first part of your speech. Pay attention to your spelling and punctuation. Hit the Done key on the keyboard when you are finished.
- Select the green OK button.
- To insert a pause in your speech follow these instructions. In the Script Editor, type pause in the search field then choose InsertPause(pauseLen)from the results.
- Using the keypad, enter the number of seconds you want the pause to be. When complete, tap the green OK button.
- Use the InsertTextaction to compose the second part of your speech.
- Use the InsertPause(pauseLen)action to set the second pause in your speech.
- Repeat until complete. Once complete, select the green Done button to exit the Script Editor.