Macromedia captivate 2 User Manual
What’s new in Adobe Captivate
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What’s new in Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate 2 provides major new features and enhancements, including the following:
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Compile scenario simulations for training
Easily create interactive training modules. You
can simulate scenarios that form demonstrations, assessments, or training sessions in three easy
steps.
steps.
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View complex scenario branching
Rapidly develop scenario-based training by visually
mapping out the different learner paths. Collapse and expand sections of the simulation and
focus on the branching at the end of slides based on a learner’s choice in the beginning of the
simulation.
focus on the branching at the end of slides based on a learner’s choice in the beginning of the
simulation.
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Manage project interactions globally
Speed up development and manage all project
interactions globally. Organized as a table, the Advanced Interaction dialog provides easy
editing of all interaction options such as branching, attempts, success and failure actions,
shortcuts, time limits, scoring and reporting.
editing of all interaction options such as branching, attempts, success and failure actions,
shortcuts, time limits, scoring and reporting.
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Enhance training with Flash Video
Add and customize the presentation of video in training
content with an easy, dialog driven process. Benefit from alpha channel support and the ability
to insert Flash Video recorded with green screens. Create engaging content with avatars
pointing out screen areas, or use videos for characters in scenarios.
to insert Flash Video recorded with green screens. Create engaging content with avatars
pointing out screen areas, or use videos for characters in scenarios.
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Create scenario- or interaction-based training
Develop projects for training that include
“soft skills” such as role-play, sales, or management training. With the scenario simulation, you
can create a project in three easy steps.
can create a project in three easy steps.
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Reuse and update content in the project Library
Save production time and manage all
project components using the Library panel. Drag objects from the Library onto slides or into
the Timeline. Reuse content and import libraries from existing projects. Launch third-party
tools from within the Library to edit, or update Library objects such as audio or image files.
the Timeline. Reuse content and import libraries from existing projects. Launch third-party
tools from within the Library to edit, or update Library objects such as audio or image files.
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Focus the learner’s attention by zooming in or graying out
Engage the learner by focusing
attention to specific areas. Simply gray out the rest of the screen or magnify a particular screen
area with a zoom effect. Both effects can be combined for maximum awareness. The zoom
effect retains all interactivity of the enlarged area so learners can focus on practicing a particular
task.
area with a zoom effect. Both effects can be combined for maximum awareness. The zoom
effect retains all interactivity of the enlarged area so learners can focus on practicing a particular
task.
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Enhance projects in Flash from Adobe Captivate
Take projects from Adobe Captivate to
Flash for further development using the improved, powerful Flash export feature. Adobe
Captivate also exports the playback controls and other objects such as full-motion slides and
text animations.
Captivate also exports the playback controls and other objects such as full-motion slides and
text animations.
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Improve look and feel with skins and menus
Simplify navigation by adding a pop-up menu
with a list of demonstrations or simulations. Create a professional look and feel by using a
customizable skin. The playback controls and the menu are displayed as part of the skin and
don’t cover any areas of the training content.
customizable skin. The playback controls and the menu are displayed as part of the skin and
don’t cover any areas of the training content.
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Leverage industry standards
Leverage SCORM 2004 packaging and runtime
communication. Adobe Captivate supports SCORM 2004, SCORM 1.2, PENS, and AICC,
to easily deploy simulations through any LMS. Generate demonstrations and simulations that
are 508 compliant to reach audiences with disabilities.
to easily deploy simulations through any LMS. Generate demonstrations and simulations that
are 508 compliant to reach audiences with disabilities.