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How to make Java swing Application Accessible to Orca screen reader?

I created a demo Java swing application to test that, is Orca Screen Reader(linux) can read that application. I create a JFrame window and Jbutton on Jframe and Implement Java Accessibility API and set accessible description to that JButton but orca screen can't read that button name. I also add tool-tip to that button but still Orca Screen Reader(Linux) can not read that tool-tip also.

I also created Jmenu bar and set all accessible properties but Still Orca Screen Reader can't read that menu also.

sampleCode:

JMenu help = new JMenu("Help");
    help.setMnemonic(KeyEvent.VK_H);
    help.setToolTipText("Help");
    help.getAccessibleContext().setAccessibleName("Help");
    help.getAccessibleContext().setAccessibleDescription("Help Menubar");

So, can any one please tell me that what is the proper way to create Java swing applciation accessible to Orca Screen Reader.

Solution

  • You may need to enable the Java Accessibility Bridge (JAB) using something like this: $JAVA_HOME/bin/jabswitch -enable

    The JAB is included in Java Runtime Environments (JREs) newer than Release 7 Update 6. If you are using an older JRE you will need to install it from here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jab-2-0-2-download-354311.html