Dragon Law Enforcement Release notes

System requirements

RAM

Minimum:

  • 4 GB for all operating systems.

CPU

Minimum: 2.2 GHz Intel® dual core or equivalent AMD processor. Faster processors yield faster performance.

Free hard disk space
  • 4GB if DVD installation, or
  • 12GB if downloading installation files

Supported operating systems
  • Windows 7, 8.1, and 10, 32-bit and 64-bit
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2016

Other
  • Internet Explorer 11 or the current version of Chrome for online Help and installation if installing from the Web

  • Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5.2 or later

    Generally, the .NET Framework is pre-installed on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 computers. If you do not have it installed, you are prompted to install it during Dragon's installation.

  • A DVD-ROM drive if installing from disk

  • An audio input device capable of 16-bit recording for dictation

    For a list of recommended devices, see http://support.nuance.com/compatibility/.

  • An internet connection to connect to the Nuance Management Center (NMC) Server

 

Upgrade instructions

To upgrade to Dragon Law Enforcement version 15, you perform a manual upgrade.

If you are using Nuance Management Center with NMS mode enabled, do the following:

  1. Uninstall Dragon version 14.
  2. Restart your computer.
  3. Install Dragon Law Enforcement version 15 by completing the Upgrading Dragon instructions.

If you have NMS mode disabled, or you are not using Nuance Management Center, do the following:

  1. Export your custom words.
  2. Export your custom commands.
  3. Uninstall Dragon version 14.
  4. Install Dragon Law Enforcement version 15 by completing the Upgrading Dragon instructions.
  5. Create a new user profile.
  6. Import your custom words.
  7. Import your custom commands.

Export custom words

If you added custom words or phrases to your vocabulary using the Vocabulary Editor and you want to keep them, you must export them before upgrading and then import them after upgrading. Dragon does not retain your custom words and phrases during a manual upgrade.

To check for custom entries in your vocabulary:

  1. From the DragonBar, select Tools>Vocabulary Center>Open Vocabulary Editor.
  2. Select Custom words only from the Display drop-down list.

To export your custom words:

  1. From the DragonBar, select Tools>Vocabulary Center>Export custom word and phrase list.
  2. Specify a file name for the text file.
  3. Click Save.

Export custom commands

If you added custom commands and you want to keep them, you must export them before upgrading and then import them after upgrading. Dragon does not retain your custom commands during a manual upgrade.

To check for custom commands:

  1. From the DragonBar, select Tools>Command Browser.
  2. Click Script. Dragon’s commands and any custom commands are displayed.

To export custom commands:

  1. From the DragonBar, select Tools>Command Center>Command Browser.
  2. Select Mode>Manage.
  3. To export only custom commands, choose User-defined in the Group drop-down list.
    If you do not see User-defined commands in the drop-down list, you do not have any custom commands.
  4. Click the plus sign (+) to expand the list of commands.
  5. Select the check box next to the commands to export.
  6. Click Export.

Uninstall Dragon Public Safety version 14

  1. Windows 7 and 8.1:

    Select Start>Control Panel>Programs and Features

    Windows 10:

    Select Start>Settings>System>Apps & features

  2. Select Dragon, and then click Uninstall.

    The uninstallation process begins.

  3. Click No when Dragon prompts you to save your speech files.

    The uninstallation completes.

Upgrading Dragon

  1. Close any open programs.
  2. If you’re running an anti-virus program, turn it off until the installation completes.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Insert the DVD. The installation begins immediately.

      • If the installation does not start automatically, browse to setup.exe on the DVD and double-click to run it.

    • Download setup.exe or Dragon.exe, then double-click to run the installer. The installation begins immediately and the requested files are downloaded and installed.
  4. Install the Microsoft .NET Framework if prompted.

    5. You may need to restart the computer after installing the .NET Framework.

  5. In the Dragon InstallShield wizard, click Next to begin the Dragon installation.
  6. Read the license terms and click the radio button to indicate you agree to the terms.
  7. Click Next to proceed to the next screen.
  8. Enter the product serial number, then click Next.
  9. Select your region and, optionally, select the Advanced check box to change the installation directory.
  10. Click Next.
    1. If you selected the Advanced check box, installation directory, click Change.
    2. Browse to the directory where you want to install Dragon.
    3. Click Next.
  11. Click Install.

    12. The installation begins.

Creating a new user profile

The New User Profile wizard appears automatically. Run through the wizard to create your new user profile.

For more information, click the Help button on each screen.

Importing custom words

  1. From the DragonBar, select Tools>Vocabulary Center>Import list of words or phrases.

    The Import list of words or phrases dialog box opens.

  2. Optionally click the Preview the list of unknown words, and then click Next.

  3. Click Add File.

    The Add File dialog box opens.

  4. Navigate to the text (.txt) file containing the list of words and phrases you exported.

  5. Select the file, and then click Open.

    The file appears in the Add Word Lists file list.

  6. Click Next.

    Dragon analyzes the file.

  7. Click Next.

    Your custom words appear in the Add Words to Vocabulary list.

  8. Select the words to add to your vocabulary, and then click Next.

  9. Click Next.

    Dragon adds the words to your vocabulary.

  10. Click Finish.

Importing custom commands

  1. From the DragonBar, select Tools>Command Center>Command Browser.

    The Command Browser opens.

  2. From the Command Browser menu, select MyCommands>Import.

    The Import Commands dialog box opens.

  3. Navigate to the data (.dat) file containing the custom commands you exported.

  4. Select the file, and then click Open.

    The Import Commands dialog box opens.

  5. Select the commands you want to import, and then click Import.

    Dragon imports your commands.

  6. Click OK.