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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20have%20a%20book%20.brf%20file%20in%20ifles%20and%20I%20want%20to%20send%20it%20to%20dot%20book%20but%20it%20isn%27t%20coming%20up%20what%20should%20I%20do%20step%20by%20step"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to get your .brf file from iFiles into the Dot Book app on your iPhone or iPad. A few things must line up for it to work\u2014Dot Book supports uploading BRF files from the local drive, but your file needs to be stored in a place Dot Book can access. ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dot-book/id6464456781?l=en-US&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### What is a .brf file?\n\n- BRF stands for \u201cBraille Ready Format.\u201d It\u2019s used to store braille documents in ASCII-based format. ([fileinfo.com](https://fileinfo.com/extension/brf?utm_source=openai))  \n- Dot Book supports uploading BRF files **from the local drive** (i.e. from the Files app or local storage in iOS). ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dot-book/id6464456781?l=en-US&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Step 1: Make sure your file is downloaded and in Files\n\n1. Open iFiles (or your app where it currently lives).\n2. Copy or move the `.brf` file to the **Files** app in iOS. Recommended locations:  \n   - *On My iPhone/iPad* (local storage)  \n   - *iCloud Drive*\n\n   This ensures Dot Book can see it. If it's still \u201cinside\u201d iFiles and not shared to Files, other apps won\u2019t find it.\n\n---\n\n### Step 2: Confirm Dot Book version has BRF support\n\n- Open the App Store > Dot Book page and check the \u201cWhat\u2019s New\u201d section.  \n- Dot Book version 1.0.7 (released December 14, 2025) added **\u201cEnable uploading BRF files from the local drive.\u201d** ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dot-book/id6464456781?l=en-US&utm_source=openai))  \n- If your app is older, update it via the App Store.\n\n---\n\n### Step 3: Import the .brf file into Dot Book\n\nHere\u2019s how to import:\n\n1. Open **Dot Book** on your device.\n2. Look for an option like **Import**, **Add Book**, **Upload**, or **+** \u2014 something that lets you add a file/book.  \n3. When prompted to pick a file, tap to open the **Files** app. Navigate to where your `.brf` file is stored (from Step 1).  \n4. Select the `.brf` file. Dot Book should import it and show it in your library.\n\nIf nothing shows up when browsing for the file, it often means Dot Book can\u2019t access that folder\u2014move the file into a more accessible folder (e.g. *On My iPad*, or iCloud Drive) and try again.\n\n---\n\n### Step 4: Troubleshooting if it still won\u2019t come up\n\nIf the file is not visible for import, check:\n\n- **File name and extension**: It must end with \u201c.brf\u201d (all lowercase or uppercase, but include the extension).  \n- **File location**: If it\u2019s inside a zipped folder (or some app container) Dot Book may not see it. If zipped, unzip it in Files.  \n- **App permissions & storage access**: Files app needs to have access; Dot Book should have read permissions to Files/iCloud.  \n- **Correct file version**: Ensure the .brf file isn\u2019t corrupted or of an unusual type; Dot Book may only support standard Braille Ready Format BRF files.  \n- **Supported iOS version**: Dot Book requires iOS 15.0+. ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dot-book/id6464456781?l=en-US&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can walk you through the process with screenshots or help you check if your specific .brf file is compatible. Do you prefer that?"
    }
]