Change Release Notes
Python modules can be installed in users my document\arc\python modules folder rather than the ARC program files folder
force cleanup of the Python engine when stopping the script
Bing speech recognition plays ding when ControlCommand sends Start Recording
added new Python and javascript functions: GetFineTuneOffset() and SetFineTuneOffset()
updated latest newtonsoftjson
minor bug fixes
interface builder full screen. Press X in the upper left corner to close the full-screen view
Fix for displaying if the script is populated for Auto Position frames in action
Updated to the latest synthiam web service API
updated certificate public keys and updated to the latest security fix
display variable in HTTP server (custom) with a new tag
null error fix that could raise when playing audio
fix changing ports in design mode that weren't saving (https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/Design-Not-Saving-Ports-21548)
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Thanks for the big update.
@Athena Is there a way to turn off the audible Ding in Bing speech recognition when ControlCommand sends Start Recording? This is not desirable for some robots.EDIT: I guess @Athena is taking a break or turned off. No answer from her.
I don't think Athena was coded to respond to release notes. I think this is the only place she doesn't know about. Guess we never thought anyone would ask technical questions in a release note
But to answer your question - set the sound to be silent I guess for the time being. I'll add an option to turn it off for the next release
Thank you @DJ. You're the best!
I've updated to this version of ARC now. However when I use my Bing speech recognition with my robot I don't hear a "Ding" sound. It must be set to use the PC speaker only? I don't have a speaker on my robot's SBC. I use the EZB's speaker (actually I have it wired to an amp and speaker system hot wired to the EZB).
So, as it stands now this is a non issue for me. Still I do think it would be a good idea to make it possible to turn off the "Ding" if it ever becomes an issue for myself or anyone with a set up where this sound would ruin the wanted effect of talking to a robot.
I do think it's a good idea of having the ability of an audible signal when the Bing recording starts. It' a needed addition for most. Personally I over came being able to know when the voice recording started by having a light flash and the robot's head raises. This robot being a recreation of a famous TV robot, my solution seem more natural to the robot I built then having him ding every time I talk to him. On the show you don't hear him ding every time Dr. Smith calls him a Bubble Headed Bobby, LOL.