Dot for symbol orientation

[Jonathan]

Hi Sandy,

Sandy Fleming wrote:
> André,
>
> Well, the point of the "horseshoe" method was to avoid two unnecessary
> corners in the handshape and so make it faster and easier to write. The
> fact that "fist" handshapes then become less symmetrical and can then be
> written without forearms is just a bonus.
>
> The "circle" hand is already round and making it less symmetrical would
> probably make it harder to write. I really can't think of a solution
> that's any better than just writing the forearms as is already done.
>
> I remember Val saying some time ago that the symmetry of some handshapes
> was a problem for typists: it was easy to forget which orientation was
> being used while typing. What I suggested was that a small round dot or
> similar mark be drawn by the software at the wrist, so as to show the
> orientation. Typists would just see a slight bump at the middle of the
> base of the handshape so that they'd be able to see the orientation, and
> it would be part of the font, the typist wouldn't have to actually type
> it and the reader would see it in every handshape. This would make the
> forearms unnecessary in computer SignWriting, as you're asking.
>   
    I think that a small round dot where the forearms contact the hand 
is a great idea too.  It would keeping the data entry straight, which 
will be important if someone wants to analyze the signs' symbol 
rotations at a latter time.
    I had thought of including a feature like that in my program but I 
will have to be for a future version.

Jonathan
> Orientation isn't difficult to follow when handwriting so in handwriting
> this wouldn't be needed, and for a few signs involving the circle hand,
> the writer might want to add forearms if required for clarity.
>
> Sandy
>
> On Sun, 2008-12-21 at 14:29 -0500, Gagnon et Thibeault wrote:
>   
>> Hi Sandy, Val and everyone,
>>
>>     Val, I will send you one page by fax today.
>>
>>     Sandy,  You gave us an example of COFFEE.  It is a wonderful idea .  I 
>> would like you to show us how to signwrite an orientation of the hand in 
>> round without forearms.  When Val posts it on the SW-list, you see my 
>> attached diagram.
>>     
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