How do I create a new pageset?

Pagesets refer to the various vocabulary, game, and environmental control options available within the Spark profile within Mind Express.  In the picture below, each individual colorful box is considered a pageset - Amego, CW 12, and Instagram 3 separate pagesests.

There are a wide variety of pre-made pagesets to choose from, and those will likely be sufficient for your purposes.  That said, there may be some situations where you'd like to create your own!  An example of this might be:

• Creating a simple vocabulary pageset:  Our pagesets are designed to work for most users (either as is, or slightly modified by hiding buttons), but we do understand that having a simplified, custom vocabulary page can be a helpful starting point when you are first getting started.  

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This article covers a general overview of how to create your own pageset.

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1. Go to the Portal (select "Menu" and then "Portal" if you aren't already there).  Then select "Menu," in the upper left corner, and then select "New" from the dropdown.

   

2. On the menu that populates, you can name your new pageset, change the color of the icon, and select the icon image.  Once finished, select "Next" in the lower right corner.

   

3. On the next menu page, you will be able to adjust the grid size (number of rows/columns) and whether or not you would like a message box added.  Once finished, select "Next" in the lower right corner.

   

4. You new page will populate based on the specs you set.  This is a 4x4 grid:

   

5. Start editing the buttons to customize your page (see here for more details - How do I change a button's image, label, and speech message? )  

6. Press the green checkmark in the lower right corner of the "Edit Menu."

   

7. Press the floppy disk save button in the upper left corner of the screen to save your changes. 

   

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Note:  Your new pageset will be at the end of all current folders on the Portal – use the arrows to find its location.  You can move your pageset to a more preferrable location by selecting "Menu" in the upper left corner, and then "Organize" from the dropdown. You can then select your new pageset and drag it to the desired location. See this article for more details or organizing:  How do I customize the Spark Portal? 

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Questions?  You are more than welcome to reach out to your local Assistive Technology Specialist:  Find a Specialist | Forbes AAC | Augmentative Communication