Hello,
This is the help file. If anything is unclear, if you have suggestions, or if you encounter any issues, you can always contact me by email.
mena.awad100@gmail.com
This tool provides a high-quality talking clock with human voices. Many of the voices were recorded in studios. Currently, the available languages include:
American English
British English
German
Arabic (in several dialects)
Because these voices are high-quality and numerous, their size is quite large (around 270 MB). For this reason, I could not upload them to the Jieshuo server, since it does not allow large file uploads. Instead, I decided to upload the voices to Dropbox, and you can download them through this interface.
First steps after installing the tool:
Go to the last button in the interface called Download Voices and Infos.
Click on Download Voices. This will open the download link in your default browser. I recommend using Google Chrome, because other browsers may cause errors.
Once the link opens in Chrome, the download will start automatically. Wait until it finishes.
After downloading, you will get a file named GoldenSword.ppk.
Return to the tool interface, open Download Voices and Infos again, and this time press Install Voices.
If you see a message saying the file is missing, try downloading again, or do it manually (explained later).
If the file is found, it will be extracted and copied into the plugins folder inside the Jieshuo directory.
⚠️ Note: During extraction, the device may freeze for a few seconds, because the package contains many files. If you see a “Not Responding” message, don’t worry. Wait a minute or two. If the message doesn’t disappear, press Do not respond, then restart Jieshuo.
After installation, you should see a button called Preview. Click it.
If it works, everything is fine.
If not, you need to install the voices manually using the link provided.
Manual installation:
Download the voices file from the given link.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/scl/fi/ugb076zqq88onxqaobpoq/GoldenSword.ppk?rlkey=g7njcguuvwv3qr3hhpg2fkzb5&st=1ycrtrxc&dl=1
Extract it using any archive extractor.
Move the extracted folder into Jieshuo → plugins → GoldenSword.
The correct path should look like this:
plugins → GoldenSword → (26 voice folders + 3 files inside)
Using the plugin:
In Extensions, select GoldenSword. Once enabled, it will read the time aloud in Arabic, English, German, or any available voice you choose.
In the main interface:
Combobox (Voices list): Choose the voice you want.
Say Time: If checked, it will announce the time.
Play Before: Play a sound before the time is spoken.
Play Duration: Play a background sound while the time is spoken.
Play After: Play a sound after the time is spoken.
24 Hour: Choose between 24-hour format (23:30) or 12-hour format (11:30 PM).
2 Status Only: If enabled, the system will use only AM/PM. If disabled, it will use other cases depending on the language.
Say Date: If checked, the date will also be spoken.
Say Year: If checked, the year will also be included.
Vibration: If checked, the device will vibrate when the time is spoken.
Months Combobox: Choose the month name style (some languages have multiple variations).
⚠️ Important: After changing any settings, press Save.
Saving and managing settings:
You can save multiple configuration files and switch between them.
To save, type a name in the settings name field, then press Save.
If the field is empty, you will get an error.
If the name matches an existing file, it will overwrite it.
You can use Next/Previous buttons or the combobox to switch between saved settings.
You can also delete a settings file if there are multiple.
Once a file is selected, it becomes the default until changed.
Other options:
Reset: Restores default settings.
About: Shows information about the selected voice.
Download Voices and Infos:
Download Voices – download the package.
Install Voices – extract and install the voices.
Help – shows this file.
Send Email – contact me for help if there are errors or issues.
This plugin has been tested on multiple devices and works very well.
Extra features:
You can assign a gesture or shortcut (e.g., pressing Volume Down + Volume Up) to activate GoldenSword and announce the time.
You can schedule automatic announcements (e.g., every 15 minutes) by going to:
Jieshuo → Advanced → Schedule Tasks → Add
Choose the time (hours and minutes), then set Function → Plugin → GoldenSword.
I am also working on developing another scheduling tool that will be easier to use.
Final Note
I hope this tool is useful for you. If you need any help or have suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best regards