The utilities below are compatible with NexGen, Luminex, Diamante, & Wave
Stenograph Writer USB Drivers
Size: 3.23 MB Date: 8-27-15
This file contains the USB drivers for Stenograph's writers. The Stenograph Install Drivers program runs a wizard to easily install your Stenograph writing machine USB drivers. The USB drivers are for Stenograph writers (NexGen, Luminex, Diamante, Wave™, élan Mira, élan Cybra, Stentura Fusion and Stentura Protégé) for use with Case CATalyst and other compatible CAT software.
Writer Manager Utility for NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, and Luminex CSE
Size: 3.3 MB Date: 4-02-24
Use the Writer Manager Utility to backup and restore Luminex II settings files.
The Writer Manager Utility provides a quick way to create a backup of steno machine log files. Log file backup is compatible with NexGen, Luminex II, Luminex, and Luminex CSE. In the rare event you receive an error on the writer, Technical Support may ask you to back up the log files and send them to Stenograph.
TrueView® Utility for NexGen/Luminex/Diamante/Wave
Size: 2.64 MB Date: 8-27-15
TrueView® enables you to display a graphical representation of steno outlines and their TrueStroke data generated by the NexGen, Luminex, Diamante, and Wave writers. TrueView helps you analyze your writing results and to understand how the writer has interpreted your strokes. TrueView files are saved and can be reopened for review by scrolling and searching for specific steno or timestamps.
NexGen/Luminex/Diamante/Wave Splash Screen Loader Utility
Size: 5.2 MB Date: 4-02-24
The Splash Screen Loader Utility allows you to see a photograph of your own choice upon startup of the NexGen. A collection of stock photos is included if you wish to use one of them. Click the above file link and select the Save option. Specify where you want to save it; for example, the Windows Desktop. After it is saved, unzip it and double click the Splash Loader to begin. Read the Splash Screen Loader PDF document for detailed instructions.
NexGen/RTF2Writer Utility for installing a non-CATalyst Dictionary in a Writer
Size: 1.3 MB Date: 4-02-24
Even if you don’t have Stenograph’s CATalyst software, you can enjoy instant translation of your written steno into text on the NexGen, Luminex, Diamante, élan Mira or Stentura Fusion display screen. Simply create an RTF-CRE personal dictionary and up to seven job dictionaries from your CAT software and use the instructions and the RTF2Writer utility provided.
DateTime to Stentura Format Utility for non-CATalyst CAT Software
Size: 1.15 MB Date: 8-27-15
Even if you don’t have Case CATalyst 7.02 or higher, you can use the DateTime format in your NexGen, Luminex, Diamante, élan Mira A3, or Stentura Fusion writer. The DateTime To Stentura program converts Stenograph Writer files that are stored in the date and time format (i.e. 20090710-084528) to Stentura compatible format (File.00X). Once converted, they can be read into your CAT software as usual.
NexGen/Luminex/Diamante Backup SD Card Reader Utility
Size: 1.7 MB Date: 4-02-24
The NexGen/Luminex/Diamante Backup Card will only be needed for the rare occasion when a job cannot be found on the Data SD card or internal memory. Click the above file link and select the Save option. See the provided instructions for details.
Get Support Info Utility
Size: 1.9 MB Date: 4-02-24
In the rare event you experience an issue with your writer, a log file is created for that issue. The Get Support Info utility provides a method of retrieving the log files from the Wave to your computer to assist Stenograph’s Technical Support Department in diagnosing the issue.
Stenograph Bluetooth (NexGen, Luminex, and Luminex II Users Only, Requires Latest NexGen Build or Latest Luminex Build)
Size: 40 MB Date: 11-9-23
To install this application please follow these instructions:
1. Download the latest NexGen Build or Luminex Build.
2. Uninstall BlueSoleil if you have it installed and remove the adapter.
3. Make sure your internal Bluetooth is on.
4. Follow the installation instructions for Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Additional information can also be found in the Solutions Center.
BlueSoleil Version7.0.348.1 (Diamante Users Only)
Size: 60 MB Date: 5-5-10
Bluetooth software for Diamante Bluetooth Kit. To install this update please follow these instructions:
1. Uninstall any previous versions of BlueSoleil on your computer. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel and then the option to uninstall a program.
2. Download and save the update file on your computer.
3. Open the Install folder and double-click the setup.exe file to install the software.
The file and additional information can also be found on BlueSoliel's Web site.
IMPORTANT: Please call support for installation help
Stenograph Writer USB Protocol
Size: 10.3 KB Date: 2-08-16
Attention CAT software vendors: The Stenograph Writer USB Protocol is now available for all CAT vendors to implement into their software. Download this zip file to receive the protocol description and sample code.
Bluetooth Wireless Guide
Size: 758 KB Date: 5-20-09
PDF version of the Stenograph Bluetooth Wireless Guide for the élan Mira, Stentura Fusion, élan Cybra and Stentura Protégé.
élan Mira WiFi Wireless Communication Guide
Size: 994K Date: 05-28-08
PDF version of the élan Mira WiFi Wireless Communication Guide.
The utility below is for Case CATalyst
OpusToWav Conversion Program
If you are not using Case CATalyst Version 20 or higher and have been given an Opus audio file, you may use the OpusToWav Conversion Program to convert the Opus audio file to Wav format. The Wav format file will not automatically synchronize to the Case CATalyst transcript. If you are using Case CATalyst Version 20 or higher, there is no need to convert the Opus file to Wav format. The Opus file will play and be synchronized with the Case CATalyst transcript. Instructions for using the OpusToWav Conversion Program are available in the Readme file provided with the download.
Size: 2MB Date: 02-28-19