Thanks again all. You must stay up later than I do. I don't know you have responded until the next day (I'm in bed by 9 PM)!!
Here is where it stands:
Art - I moved the file and a box does come up on the left side of my screen. When I communicate with Hal through the Zabbaware program, I can see the the content of the box change. However, when I create a text file on my desktop and drag it to the box, the content of the box changes but Hal does not speak.
Also, I have tried to email those of you who gave me permission. However, I keep getting a message that email through the forum is not working.
I have programs that use MSagent characters that will TTS. However, I am frequently using Hal in my classroom to discuss topics with students. The interaction of the character as opposed to a simple reading of script grabs the students interest.
Jack G (Karacter King) has made a Haptek character of me and one of my team teachers, and it would be great to be able to drag text and have the characters repeat it during and interactive discussion. Soooo... I am not ready to give up.