BTT Writer for the Desktop: Modifying Program Settings

There are several settings for the BTT Writer program that you can view or modify. To open the settings window, click the 3-dot icon at the bottom left of the screen and click Settings on the menu.

Click the Back Arrow at the top left of the screen to exit the settings window.

The Settings window is the same regardless of whether you invoke it from the home screen or from a project screen.

The Settings window enables personalization of the program. It also displays useful information. Settings are divided into five categories:

1. General
2. About
3. Legal
4. Advanced

General Settings

The General settings are as follows:

1. Gateway Language Mode: Select this setting if you are working to translate Bible resources into a gateway language. See How do I set up to translate Bible resources (GL project)?.
2. Blind Edit Mode: Select this setting to enable the Blind Edit view for a text project. See How do I set up to translate the Bible or Open Bible Stories?.
3. Target Translation Font: The font of the translated text

• The name of the chosen font is displayed. Click Target Translation Font to change the displayed font in the text.
• A pop-up window shows the available fonts. Scroll through the names of the fonts and click the name to select the desired font, and then click CONFIRM. (If you have installed a font to your computer but it does not appear in the list, see Adding Fonts.)

4. Source Translation Font: The font of the source text

• The name of the chosen font is displayed.
• Click Source Translation Font to change the displayed font in the source.
• A pop-up window shows the available fonts. Scroll through the names of the fonts and click the name to select the desired font. When you have selected a font, the pop-up window disappears. (If you have installed a font to your computer but it does not appear in the list, see Adding Fonts.)

5. Target Translation Font Size: The size of the translated text

• The size of the chosen font is displayed. Click Target Translation Font size to change the displayed font size in the text.
• A pop-up window shows the available sizes. Click the desired size to select it. When you have selected a font, the pop-up window disappears.

6. Source Translation Font Size: The size of the source text

• The size of the chosen font is displayed.
• Click Source Translation Font Size to change the displayed font size in the text.
• A pop-up window shows the available sizes. Click the desired size to select it. When you have selected a font size, the pop-up window disappears.

7. Backup Location

• Shows where backups are stored on your computer. The program automatically backs up your work every 5 minutes.
• Click Backup Location to change where backups are stored.

About Settings

These settings cannot be changed by the user; they are only for display.

1. App Version - The version of BTT Writer
2. Git Version - The version of Git (version control software)
3. Data Path - The path to data used by BTT Writer

Legal Settings

Click Legal to view important legal information.

• License Agreement - read what you are permitted to do with the content in the program and the content that you create.
• Statement of Faith - you, the user of the program, agreed to this the first time the program was started. Read this to review what the Essentials Beliefs are.
• Translation Guidelines - read this document to learn about the guidelines that can help the translator clearly, accurately and naturally translate the text.
• Software Licenses - this file contains all the licenses for the various softwares that are used to create the BTT Writer program.
• Attribution - read this document to learn about the restrictions of using the derivative works and name branding.

These settings cannot be changed by the user; they are only for display.

Advanced Settings

• Server Suite (e.g. WACS or DCS): Specifies the content server where you can upload or import translations. Choose between the Wycliffe Associates Content Server (WACS) or the Door43 Content Server (DCS). Changing this setting also automatically changes the values for the next 2 settings shown below.

Note: If you change this setting, you are prompted to close and reopen the BTT Writer program.

• Data Server: The WACS or Door43 server, depending on what you choose for Server Suite. Don’t change this value unless directed to do so by a support technician.
• Media Server: The WACS or unfoldingWord media server, depending on what you choose for Server Suite. Don’t change this value unless directed to do so by a support technician.
• Developer Tools: You should not open developer tools unless directed to do so by a support technician.