With our latest update, TactileView has been given a new look and is now fully optimized for the Monarch tactile graphics device, offering seamless compatibility, enhanced precision, and a smoother workflow for creating digital tactile content like never before.
HumanWare’s first update since taking over the development of TactileView includes improvements from feedback while adapting to the future.
Thanks to TactileView, an intuitive design tool made specifically for tactile graphics with accessibility at its core, users of all abilities can create high-quality tactile graphics with confidence. Whether you’re an educator, transcriber, or accessibility specialist, TactileView empowers you to design tactile diagrams with ease. to inquire about joining the JAWS beta testing group.
TactileView has been a trusted name in tactile graphics for years.
Check out the snapshot video to review some of the changes
Experience the future of tactile design—now powered by Monarch.
Tactile graphics are evolving.
While embossed and thermal paper have long been the standard, the future is digital. With revolutionary devices like the Monarch dynamic tactile display, there’s a powerful new way to experience tactile content, interactive, instant, and paper-free. That’s why creating optimized digital tactile graphics has never been more essential.
The newly anticipated eBraille file format is set to revolutionize the way textbooks and resources are distributed, offering a massive leap forward for both braille producers and readers, reducing the cost of production and ensuring resources are delivered in a timely matter.
While tactile graphic guidelines have long existed, there has been no clear method for creating tactile content specifically designed for devices that combine braille and tactile graphics, like the groundbreaking Monarch.
That’s where Monarch Mode in TactileView 3 comes in. With this new feature, you can now:
- Create fully optimized tactile graphics tailored for Monarch
- Choose between a multi-page tactile graphic or one large Tactile graphic without paper boundaries.
- Preview your designs with Braille Dot View—see exactly how graphics will appear on the device, no Monarch needed.
- Easily integrate your tactile designs with braille text, and add to Duxbury, ready for next-gen digital delivery of ebraille.
- Print to PDF (For Monarch) – Create a PDF file so it can be opened on Monarch.
This is just the beginning.
Monarch is already breaking barriers, setting the stage for a future where dynamic braille devices will offer a more adaptable, scalable, and cost-effective way to deliver educational and accessible materials to blind users around the world.
As this technology continues to evolve, the need for new standards and best practices in digital tactile design becomes clear. In the meantime, TactileView remains committed to supporting the most current and effective guidelines, empowering you to create content that’s both accessible and future-ready.
Check out this snapshot video tutorial and discover how to create a Tactile Graphic for Monarch
Braille and print
A new enhancement that brings together print and braille on the same page. Available for embossers that can cater for printable paper, such as the Index Everest.
Ink over braille refers to the practice of printing visual (ink) text or graphics directly above or alongside braille on the same document. This technique allows the same material to be read by both sighted users and braille readers, making it ideal for inclusive communication and education.
Key Benefits include:
- Dual readability: Allows sighted individuals (e.g., teachers, parents, or peers) to read the same content as a braille user.
- Efficient communication: Supports collaborative learning, group activities, or shared documents in mixed-ability settings.
This new and exciting enhancement works with Embosser that can cater for printable size page format.
Check on this Snapshot Video on Braille and Print
“Made a mistake? Just undo it!”
You’ve asked—and we listened.
The Undo feature was one of the most requested additions from TactileView users. It may sound underrated, but when you’re in creative mode, it’s easy to make quick changes that don’t quite work out. Now, with the press of a single Undo button, you can instantly step back—removing recent actions one by one and refining your tactile graphic without the stress.
Ready to explore Monarch Mode and more?
Visit HumanWare.com today to upgrade to TactileView 3 and start building content for the next generation of accessibility.
For more information on what’s included in version 3, please refer to the release notes.
Live Webinar
with Andrew Flatres, Senior Braille Product Manager
Learn how TactileView v3 makes creating tactile graphics easier, faster, and Monarch-compatible. Discover key features like filter-based design, seamless Duxbury integration, and the powerful Monarch Mode for enhanced embossing workflows.
Date: Wednesday, September 3rd
Time: 3:00 PM ET
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