Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: 8/7/2009
Article ID: F080901
FAQ: What's new in ProfileKit 3?
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1. Internal Enhancements for Streamlined Performance
- Classes re-factored for efficiency.
- Libraries compiled and linked with latest version of compiler and runtimes.
- Libraries digitally signed for applications addressing Windows Vista certification requirements.
- Documentation updated with quick-reference icons denoting specific speech API support for Class, Method, Property, Event, and Enumerated Constants.
Read Knowledge Base article H080901 HOW: Determining speech engine feature support for more information.
2. Custom UI or UI-less Speaker Training
Now you can create custom training with dictation or grammar recognition, use a built-in ProfileKit dialog or a custom dialog you create, or use no dialog at all (UI-less) with live or recorded audio.
Read Knowledge Base article H080902 HOW: Create Custom UI or UI-less speaker training for more information.
3. Microphone Calibration
Now you can obtain and set the Speech API-specific audio level at which minimal noise detection occurs.
Read Knowledge Base article H080903 HOW: Determining microphone setting sweet spot for more information.
4. .NET 3.0 WPF Component Library
Now you can manage profiles with WPF applications. Simply add ProfileKit classes and event handling to your WPF applications.
Read Knowledge Base article H080904 HOW: Developing WPF applications that manage profiles for more information.
5. New Class Library for .NET and Java
Now common Chant constants and classes are part of new .NET and Java class libraries. Simply add a reference for the new shared library to start using the common objects.
Read Knowledge Base article H090803 HOW: Referencing common constants and classes with different components for more information.
6. Delphi Prism .NET samples
Now you can develop Delphi Prism .NET application that manage profiles. Simply reference the ProfileKit .NET class library and use classes to backup and restore, activate, create, delete, and train profiles as needed within your application.
Read Knowledge Base article H080905 HOW: Developing Delphi Prism .NET applications that manage profiles for more information.
7. Java 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 libraries
Now you can deploy with releases-specific .jar libraries with your Java applications. Simply select the .jar library version appropriate to deploy with your Java application.
Read Knowledge Base article F110804 FAQ: What Java versions are supported? for more information.
8. Speech API Error Notification Events
Now you can gain insight directly into Speech API error conditions. Simply register for the new CCAPIError callback to receive Speech API error notifications.
Read Knowledge Base article H090809 HOW: Tracking API errors for more information.
9. C++Builder and Delphi VCL components
Now you can build C++Builder and Delphi applications that manage profiles. Simply use the new VCL component libraries in your C++Builder and Delphi applications.
Read Knowledge Base article H080906 HOW: Developing C++Builder and Delphi applications that manage profiles for more information.
10. JBuilder 2008 Samples
Now you can develop JBuilder 2008 applications that manage profiles. Simply reference the ProfileKit Java class library and use classes to backup and restore, activate, create, delete, and train profiles as needed within your application.
Read Knowledge Base article H080907 HOW: Developing JBuilder 2008 applications that manage profiles for more information.
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11. New ProfileKit WinCE Developer Edition for PC2003, Windows Mobile 5, and Mobile 6 devices
Now you can easily backup and restore, activate, create, delete, and train profiles on Windows Mobile devices.
Read Knowledge Base article H080908 HOW: Developing Mobile applications that manage profiles for more information.