This is version 1.3.2 of the Ace by DAISY App, the official graphical user interface for the EPUB accessibility checker developed by the DAISY Consortium. The Ace App is available for the Windows, MacOS and Linux desktop operating systems.
Release Notes - Summary
Here is a list of notable changes since the previous release:
- Upgraded to DAISY Ace v1.3.2 release which brings several EPUB metadata fixes (alignment with W3C Community Group specifications).
- Updated DAISY Knowledge Base (integrated offline documentation browser)
- Upgraded Electron to the latest v25 revision at the time of release
Further Information
Documentation about the core projects (command line, HTTP interface, etc.) is available at the Ace support website. There is a dedicated subsection for Ace App.
The Inclusive Publishing hub provides useful guidance as well as higher-level marketing material.
Developers are encouraged to check the project homepage to learn more, as well as the GitHub Wiki pages.
Installation
- MacOS: download the DMG file, open it, and drag the
Ace by DAISY.appfile into your Applications folder. - Windows: download the NSIS installer, and follow the step-by-step instructions.
- Linux: download the AppImage file, and double-click the icon to immediately start using the application. Alternatively, you may download the Debian package to install the app via your package manager (e.g.
sudo apt install ace-gui_1.3.2_amd64.deb).