The original vocabulary files cannot be modified. This maintains the original, default vocabularies in case they may be needed at a later time. To create your own customized Vocabulary File:
Determine which original vocabulary file will work as a starting point.
Make a copy of the original file.
Customize the copy as needed.
Edit Mode
To edit a vocabulary file or any resource linked to it (pages, buttons, etc.), you must activate Edit Mode. You can edit a vocabulary file on a NovaChat device or by using ChatEditor.
Important notes before editing a vocabulary file:
Copying a file from one platform to another will overwrite the existing file. To avoid overwriting others’ changes, coordinate with anyone else who may edit vocabulary files to make sure that you are working with the current copy.
Always copy the file with changes to the other platform. This will ensure that both the device and ChatEditor are current.
Turn on Edit Mode on a Device:
Select Menu > Edit Mode. All the buttons are outlined, and the words “Edit Mode”, followed by the current vocabulary and page names, appear in red across the bottom row of keys.
Turn on Edit Mode in ChatEditor:
Select Edit Mode from the menu bar. All the buttons are outlined and “Edit Mode” is selected.
Create a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode
Open the vocabulary file.
Select Menu and then select Edit Mode.
Select Yes.
Type a name for the file.
Select Save.
Create a Copy from the Device Library
Select Menu and then select Library
Select the file to copy.
Select Duplicate.
Type a name for the copied file.
Select Save. A message will tell you that the copied vocabulary opened automatically. For example: “Opened MultiChat 15 Student SS_Copy”.