VoodooSpell™

VoodooSpell is a spelling correction system that is based solely on a dictionary file. As a prerequisite, the dictionary file must be sorted in a descending fashion. Attempts to modify the file should always make sure that the file is sorted. The system is also case insensitive meaning having the word "Coconut" and "coconut" in the dictionary makes no difference. The spelling feature is called VoodooSpell for it uses common logic, meaning the obvious method and does not put in mind the speed and efficiency. It literally hogs memory and bogs down CPU time by loading hundreds and thousands of word entries in an array, thus the word Voodoo -it's evil! Lolz! Some could quote it as being "crude" for that matter. Nonetheless it provides a "proof of concept" that it can be done. VoodooSpell is still in Beta version, meaning it still isn't working the way we intend it to! Lolz... For some technical reasons (and short time)... it stops checking upon encountering special characters and pictures. We suggest checking the document one word at a time (...and hell yeah, speak about tedious work!).

Deja Vu™

Deja Vu is a French word for "already seen". Basically, Deja Vu is an automatic document recovery feature for SwitchBlade. The idea behind Deja Vu is quite simple. When the program closes, it writes to a file that the program terminated normally, meaning the computer did not shutdown while SwitchBlade was up and running or the application wasn't "killed" from the task manager. The auto save function is triggered every time the mouse is moved around the main window and this is how SwitchBlade keeps track of what you're doing. If the program is initiated the next time and it was indicated that it previously terminated unexpectedly, it then simply loads that file and then asks you if you want to load the recovered document. Deja Vu is quite "cute" if I say so myself. It was conceived just a few days before release of version 1.0, the deadline that is!

Sleek455™ Interface

Sleek455 is not actually a feature, but rather an attempt to mimic the look and feel of a typical windows application -and that is, to be dead accurate, something much like MS WordPad. SwitchBlade's other interface is fittingly named "Simple Mode", which is, you've guessed it right, MS Notepad look and feel. You can also seamlessly switch between the two modes retaining the text you're working, but after which you have to resave the file.

EfficioPrint™

In spite of SwitchBlade's printing support limitations, it has one good thing to offer after all. When using a Letter size paper (8.5 x 11 in.), SwitchBlade is able to maximize the print area by setting the top border as 0.25 inches and the left and right border to just about 0.5 inches. This technology innovation by serendipity is called EfficioPrint™.

MS Word Dependent Dictionary and Thesaurus

This feature is a not so original concept and provides a way to use MS Word's built-in powerful spell check and thesaurus. This feature assumes you have MS Word installed (no matter what the means). Haha... It can check for the meaning of the word and the synonyms if it exists in the installed version of your MS Word. The functionality of this feature solely relies on the current version of you MS Office.

Text-to-Speech Function and Talking Buttons

Well, this feature isn't really in the plan after all and it simply attempts to take away the boredom out of making assignments and research papers late at night. Also, got something to read? Simply paste it into the SwtichBlade window (...and oh, don't forget to press F8 or click the read aloud icon), lie down in the comfort of your bed and let it speak the rest for you (Haha! Gawain ko din toh!).This part simply adds a text-to-speech function in the program, meaning it can read everything you type on the SwichBlade window. It also speaks the buttons when you click them, but if you find it quite irritating, you can turn this feature off for good. It also has a speech feature that can greet you with a custom message every time you start in Sleek455 Mode. Again, this feature together with the splash screen can be turned off depending on, let's say, your mood. :)