Accessibility Options (3.1)
Usage Engine provides accessibility options for you, making interaction easier and more accommodating for all users. The modern user interface features several important options that cater to users that require assistance when viewing and interacting with the system.
Screen Reader Support
The Desktop Online User Interface supports screen readers across all elements of the user interface. This allows you to use standard and custom software packages that read out the displayed dialogs, text, and other interactive elements.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are enabled across the important interactive sections of the Desktop, including the Configuration screen. Click the Keyboard shortcuts button (
) in the top left corner of the Desktop. This calls a dialog that displays the available shortcuts:
| Command | Keys |
|---|---|
| Enable active mode / Focus element options / Execute option | Enter |
| Disable active mode / Clear selection and focus graph editor | Esc |
| Select next element | Tab |
| Select previous element | Shift + Tab |
| Remove agents and routes | Delete or Backspace |
| Select next agent | ↑ |
| Select previous agent | ↓ |
| Select next route | → |
| Select previous route | ← |
| Move agent up | Shift + ↑ |
| Move agent down | Shift + ↓ |
| Move agent left | Shift + ← |
| Move agent right | Shift + → |
Themes Support
There is support for themes that can be changed freely. You can choose which one suits your eyes best from the User Settings menu. In addition a high contrast mode can also be toggled on for improved reading