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LACCRA Seminar: Eclipse: Latest and Greatest with Michael Starkman 4.26.2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Category: LACCRA Seminar

Eclipse: Latest and Greatest with Michael Starkman
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9 to 12 pm (3 hours)
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Seminar Name: Eclipse: Latest and Greatest
Presenter: Michael Starkman
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9 am to 12 pm (3 hours)
Location: Online via GoToMeeting
Hours/CEUs: 3 LASC Hours; 0.30 NCRA CEUs (pending)

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Registration Fees:
LACCRA Member $125
Non-Member $145
Student $25
 
Description/Objectives: Everything Editing.  Editing shortcuts and tips that will help you get those transcripts produced faster and easier!

Explore a variety of time and labor-saving features that span multiple versions for the purpose of learning how to reduce labor, save time, and increase rates of production.
 
Outline:
Paste field: Copy and paste most of your title page
            -Update plug in manager
            -Download/enable plug in
            -Blank field modifications
            -Customize toolbar
            -Demonstrate usage
Picklists:  Create databases
            -Demonstrate
            -Create basic pick lists for days of week, months, etc.
            -Create pick list for attorneys
            -Create pick list for complete firm information
Macros:  Learn how to create your own editing shortcuts for repetitive tasks.
            -Explain basic concept
            -Basics of creating a macro
            -Create macros
Auto-replacements:  Learn how to create typing shortcuts for repetitive vocabulary
            -Introduction to existing shortcuts
            -Create shortcuts for user-specific problem areas
            -Create shortcuts for areas of repetitive typing
            -Job-specific replacements
Miscellaneous editing tips:
            -Navigate transcript faster
            -Automate block files
            -Word endings
            -Quick Google searches
            …and more
Boost On Demand - The best feature ever?
What's new in Version 11
Python Plug ins - A Major Enhancement
                -What are they?
                -Setup
Let's Dive in and start using these shortcuts!
                -Paste Field
                -Label Exhibits
                -Federal Format
                -Boost Edit Assistant
                -Extended Clipboard
Auto-Brief Enhancements
                -Expert theory hints
                -Display options
 
Note to Attendees: Writers are not required. Please have access during the training to the computer that runs Eclipse.
 
Bio: Michael Starkman is a certified advanced Eclipse software trainer with 26 years of experience presenting and teaching Eclipse. During this time, Michael has done countless seminars, including regular presentations at the ESP Network Meetings (the Eclipse Users Group), for Eclipsewebinars.com, as well as appearances as a speaker at both NCRA national conventions and state conventions.  He has also provided many training seminars in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as countless hours of private, one-on-one training.

Contact: [email protected]