Ace by DAISY App v1.1.3
This is version 1.1.3
of the Ace by DAISY App, the official graphical user interface for the EPUB accessibility checker developed by the DAISY Consortium. The Ace App is available for the Windows, MacOS and Linux desktop operating systems.
Release Notes - Summary
Here is a list of notable changes since the previous release:
- Now based on the official DAISY Ace v1.2.1 release, which itself depends on a DAISY adaptation of the Deque Axe library.
- Updated to the latest version of Electron, which offer slightly improved support for screen readers.
- Danish translation
- Removed EPUB file extension association which was causing conflicts with reading systems
- Fixed the report table pagination, and erratic width
- Fixed the DAISY Knowledge Base local browser (edge cases with external link handling) and added a "back" navigation arrow.
- Updated to the latest DAISY KB revision, which includes a search tool and a useful glossary index.
- Fixed the image preview in the validation report
Known Issues
Same as the previous release
Further Information
Documentation about the core projects (command line, HTTP interface, etc.) is available at the Ace support website. There is a dedicated subsection for Ace App.
The Inclusive Publishing hub provides useful guidance as well as higher-level marketing material.
Developers are encouraged to check the project homepage to learn more, as well as the GitHub Wiki pages.
Installation
- MacOS: download the DMG file, open it, and drag the
Ace by DAISY.app
file into your Applications folder. - Windows: download the NSIS installer, and follow the step-by-step instructions.
- Linux: download the AppImage file, and double-click the icon to immediately start using the application. Alternatively, you may download the Debian package to install the app via your package manager (e.g.
sudo apt install ace-gui_1.1.3_amd64.deb
).