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Posted on February 15, 2021

Learn more about our resources with Grid Guide

Grid Guide is a new feature designed for those supporting AAC users.

Grid Guide helps you learn more about our resources, without having to leave the software. Appearing as a panel to the side of your grid set, you’ll find lots of useful information on key features and tips to help you get started.

Now available in Grid 3 and Grid for iPad. Find out how to update Grid here.

  • Learn how to implement Smartbox content like Super Core and Fast Talker
  • Practice while you learn with access to the guide alongside the active grid set

Accessing Grid Guide

  • Open a grid set
  • Go to Menu
  • Select Grid Guide (Ctrl G)


Navigating Grid Guide

  • Home – takes you back to the top page
  • Back – takes you back to the previous page
  • Exit – closes Grid Guide and returns to full screen mode

Super Core 30 Grid Guide

 

WordPower 60 Grid Guide

Fast Talker Grid Guide


Will I see Grid Guide the first time I open a grid set after updating Grid?

When you open an existing grid set, you will need to select Menu – Grid Guide to see the Grid Guide.

When you Add a new grid set, Grid Guide will appear automatically the first time you open it. Select Exit to close Grid Guide.

What happens when a grid set doesn’t have a Grid Guide?

The option for Grid Guide will not appear.

Will Grid Guide appear in other languages?

At the moment, Grid Guide is only available in English.

We are working on translations and will keep you updated when new languages are added.

Does Grid Guide work in edit mode?

Grid Guide is only available User mode.

Will Grid Guide appear if I’m offline?

You need to be online to access Grid Guide. A message will pop up to remind you to connect to the internet if you are offline.

Can I manually add a Grid Guide to a grid set?

Yes, this might be useful if you have a heavily edited version of Super Core for example, that you would like to add the Super Core Grid Guide to. Go to Menu – Settings – Grid set – Grid Guide.

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