Adobe Captivate Software Simulation Part 1

[@CaptivateTeacher]

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[@katherineb8171]

I'm just getting started in Instructional Design and Adobe Captivate. I've watched a few of your videos and they've been really helpful. Thanks!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome.

[@DesiP-ie3pc]

Hello, Paul! Thank you for the great video! I have an issue with the slides that have camera below. I can't make this slides shorter. How can I do that?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You would need to edit the video to be shorter.

[@DesiP-ie3pc]

@@CaptivateTeacher Thank you for your answer! How can I do that?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You can edit the video (sort of in Captivate). Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGi3ZYCpg9GLos0. If you still have trouble with this, you can purchase some one-on-one time with me, and I can review it with you. bit.ly/Cp1on1

[@thilometzger8149]

Hey there, is it also Possible to create some Categories like in youtube down below in the Timeline?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I’m not sure I understand what you mean. Can you explain in greater detail?

[@thilometzger8149]

@@CaptivateTeacher I found the TOC Video Perfect Solution. Thnak you

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@thilometzger8149 I’m glad you found the right video for your question. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t already.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@thilometzger8149 fantastic, thanks.

[@deniseconnelly9269]

I love your videos Paul ... thank you so much for producing them. Can I ask if you use Captivate to create your KZbin tutorials? Thanks

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Yes and no. Here is the longer answer with a little more of an explanation. captivateteacher.com/articles/2020/5/1/how-do-i-make-my-videos

[@bkarts5019]

What is the purpose of panning in software simulation option??

[@CaptivateTeacher]

If you want to make a smaller simulation instead of full screen you have it capture just a portion of your screen and pan around. I personally prefer not to use it but it is an option.

[@edunaijachannel]

Thanks for the beautiful video.Can I use captivate to make quizzes that can be in CD for my students. Since most of them don't have captivate.Thanks

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You don't need Captivate to view the finished published project. Your students can view them through a web browser. The ideal location is to store the publishes files is on a Learning Management System or a web server like Amazon S3. You could publish to a CD but it wouldn't be as efficient as the web.

[@edunaijachannel]

Thanks for your quick response I need to know how they can access it through: 1.LMS 2.Amazon S3 3. CD Thanks in anticipation

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Below is a video from Adobe that explains their LMS system called Adobe Captivate Prime. ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIfddYZ_qLmMedk Adobe Captivate Prime has a limited trial but you can setup an account for as little as $40 per month for up to 10 students. I have a tutorial for setting up your course on an Amazon S3 account. It's based on a similar tutorial that was created by the folks over at Articulate for their eLearning software but I addressed a few things that are specific to Captivate in my video. Below is that video. ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2Xbh3iFj7-JprM

[@mikasa.ackermann]

This is very helpful and very detailed! You're awesome, Paul! Thanks for this!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Mikasa Ackerman you're welcome

[@aymanahmed4159]

Hi Mr. Paul. Thanks for all the nice videos. I have Adobe Captivate in my host machine and on the same machine, I have a virtual machine (VMWare) that has an application I need to create training using Adobe Captivate Software Simulation. I tried it, but it does not record my keyboard strokes. Can you please help? Thanks

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Install Adobe Captivate within the virtual machine. You can use the same license so long as you don't use both installations of the software at the same time.

[@ziriustann9688]

Thank you! This is very helpful. I have 1 question on the screen size. What size should be set to perfectly view on html? normally I set my project with custom 1072x713.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Zirius Tann I would base this on the target device. If your users are on computer than whatever resolution will fit on their screens. If you are targeting a specific mobile device you can use a website like howbigismybrowser.com to tell you what the browser of that device will show. For example, an iPad will give you 1024 x 698.

[@ziriustann9688]

Thank you!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Thanks, Zirius Tann, Don't forget to like my videos, subscribe to my channel and share my videos with your colleagues.

[@dieanamaldonado9070]

@Captivate Teacher I want to insert a simulation demo into a Captivate project. But when I select simulation, from inside captivate 19 project, the recording window will not resize to the full screen. I selected demo, auto record, select screen from drop down list, and no panning. I don't have the same choices if I begin the simulation project from home page. Your thoughts?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Are you recording a video demo or software simulation that you wish to add?

[@dieanamaldonado9070]

@@CaptivateTeacher simulation simulation

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@dieanamaldonado9070 When you start Software Simulation, you will first select Screen Area if it isn't already selected and then select Full Screen. If you have more than one monitor, select the appropriate Monitor. I always record from Monitor 1 as I find that captures from Monitor 2 do not always work. If you add these simulations to an existing project, ensure your current eLearning project has the exact resolution. For example, if I captured my monitor at full screen (1920 x 1080), I would make my project that same size. If you are publishing this project for people who may not have the same size monitor, make sure you select HTML scaling when you publish, so the eLearning resizes to their browser size. If you would like some additional help in this area, you can hire me for one on one instruction or consultation at bit.ly/Cp1on1

[@dieanamaldonado9070]

@@CaptivateTeacher thank you! This helps. I was actually opening software simulation from the +Slides drop-down choices so the red box automatically retained the original project size 1366 x 768. Thanks again. Have a blessed day!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

glad you got it figured out.

[@gabymann6112]

Quick question: is there a way to adjust the volume of the keystroke sounds? My viewers would like the mouse click to be less loud, and they find the typing sound overwhelmingly distracting. (I like having the audio cue that there's an action occurring, but must agree that they're loud.)

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I usually just disable it. Right-click on the keyboard typing from the timeline and convert it to animated typing. From the properties inspector, you can select typing without sound.

[@akemikawagoe]

Hi Paul! First of all, thanks a lot for your sharings! I have a doubt, Can I open and edit a Captivate 8 software simulation in Captivate 2019?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

In theory yes, however the more versions between the originally created project file and the current version the greater the greater chance their might be a problem. Key thing is to make sure you save a backup copy before loading and saving it in a newer version. If you save with the new version you will no longer be able to open in the earlier version of Captivate.

[@akemikawagoe]

Hi Paul, thank you so much. I tested to open a Captivate 8 simulation in Captivate 2019 and the result was that I lost the text inside the captions. I tested also in 2017 and I hadn't any problem. I decided to share if someone else needs the information. Thank you again!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Perhaps try saving it in 2017 and then open the 2017 version in 2019. Might retain the text in the captions. Best of luck.

[@akemikawagoe]

It worked perfectly!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Akemi Kawagoe awesome

[@Agri16021997]

Thanks Paul! But, I have one question. What is your screen recording to record Adobe Captivate Tutorial?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Agri Satrio Adobe Presenter Video Express.

[@gabrielepires2079]

Hi Paull, I would like to create a software simulation, but I want the slide to have a "frame" of a computer screen behind the simulation screen. is this possible?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You could do this with Adobe Captivate classic but I don't think you could do this with the new Captivate.

[@harrygeffin1306]

Hi Paul...In a software simulation, I have a field in which the user needs to type something on a command line. Everything works fine, except I cant get rid of previous command choices that appear (like when you use the arrow key up/down to show history of commands in linux...any ideas what is causing this and how to fix (esp since they are not related to what I am having them do)?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

There is a JavaScript command that helps with this that you could embed in your course. Check out this post from my friend Greg. He's a JavaScript genius.

[@harrygeffin1306]

@@CaptivateTeacher Where is the post please Paul? (Dont see any Greg posting on this page unless I missed it)

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@harrygeffin1306 sorry I forgot to paste it in - community.adobe.com/t5/captivate-discussions/stopping-browser-autocomplete-in-text-boxes/m-p/11971650

[@Stefan_Dragancev]

Hello, is it possible to set Captivate to create in the software simulation text entry box instead of video with the recorded steps (typing)?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You can customize the recording modes from the *Preferences* window under the *Modes* section in the *Recording* category. From there you can select custom and use the check boxes to capture different options when you are recording your software simulations.

[@Stefan_Dragancev]

@@CaptivateTeacher Again thank you very much for your help.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome.

[@buramiko]

Hi, I understand you have used adobe presenter video express to record and create this tutorial, I like how you can toggle the display of the video of yourself vs the screen capture,I wonder if this can be done in captivate as well? I will like to toggle between the teacher and the slides e.g.when focus is on the slide the video of teacher is going to be shrunk to a small frame at the corner or completely disappear with only presence of audio.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Video demo is the closest thing to Adobe PVX but no webcam recording. You could import a video to reside within the table of contents or on screen but it won't give you the same effect.

[@rgenericson5361]

Hi Paul, great video! Is Captivate compatible with Canvas? Can I import lessons and vids etc. into Canvas?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I'm not familiar with Canvas. Captivate is compatible with SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI, AICC eLearning publishing and reporting.

[@rgenericson5361]

Canvas would not even answer a simple question regarding the subject because I did not have a paid support account. I could find much at all in the support forums either. It seems to be a content delivery management system, not necessarily content creation.

[@rgenericson5361]

I do believe those are the supported standards though. I also contacted Adobe support and the chat person had no clue either. I have to use Canvas, but I want to create in Captivate!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

R Genericson I did a search for SCORM on the Canvas website and found the following page that seemingly suggests that a published SCORM package made in Captivate would work with Canvas bit.ly/2FvFxNs

[@rgenericson5361]

Awesome Paul! Well that was my first mistake! Not searching the correct term. I didn't Google SCORM but rather compatibility between the two products, so SCORM is the compatibility key! Ok too cool! Did I say you're your awesome?

[@kellyfoster8314]

🎄Hello. Thank you for the tutorials you post, they are VERY helpful. I create tutorials for EMR training at a hospital. During practice simulations (ungraded), how can I set up a slide so that if a learner clicks the wrong area they receive a "try again" message, but after a 3rd failed attempt they receive message pointing to exactly where they need to click. It feels like there should be an easy solution, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Thank you.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Kelly, I will be recording a new tutorial on the updated software simulation which should talk to this point. I'm presently getting over a respiratory illness (not covid) and you can look for this tutorial shortly, when I'm up to recording my voice again.

[@CallMeNighthawk_]

Hi Paul. I hope your recent holiday was relaxing. Great tutorial by the way! Is there any way to display multiple simulations within a single course/module, that you know of (so that a single topic/theme can be broken down into more bite size chunks but remain in the same unit)? Thanks in advance, Harry.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Harry Rose I did a course last year that was exactly this. What I did was record software simulations for each topic that need to be covered. I cut and pasted all the topics into one. Works fine but you might want to have transitional slides to divide up the topics. The important thing is to pick a resolution and aspect ratio and make sure all your reco are the same.

[@CallMeNighthawk_]

Paul Wilson Adobe Captivate Tutorials Ok. Super advice! This is what I had in mind too. Though maybe there was an additional way to embed them in a widget or something similar. Can you link the tutorial for me? Cheers *thumbs up

[@CaptivateTeacher]

It wasn't a course for the general public like this tutorial but rather work for a client. Sorry other than this video and it's other part I don't have anything else on software simulation.

[@JesseB_YouTube]

Hi, which screen recording software are you using to record Captivate? Can Captivate record Captivate? When I try using Captivate to capture Captivate, the program closes.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You can use Captivate Video Demo to record Captivate but it requires the Windows version and you need to open up an additional instance. With the first instance running, right-click on the Captivate icon in your taskbar, then right-click again on the application and select open. Presently though, I use Camtasia to record my tutorials.

[@JesseB_YouTube]

@@CaptivateTeacher Cool. Thank you!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@JesseB_KZbin You're welcome Jesse and thanks for watching.

[@harrygeffin1306]

Hi Paul. Using captivate 11.5.5...trying to duplicate your steps doing software simulation but even after I do the same exact steps you outline here (using 2 monitors to make sure I do what you do exactly), it doesnt work for me the same way; when I tell it recording type automatic, and I choose to create demo/assessment/training simultaneously...when I review the recording (a) the mouse doesnt seem to be getting recorded; (2) the assessment and training also have no mice (I never hear the click sound for capturing either) and have no additional text boxes, instructions etc as you show...the only way I can get close to what you show is doing it in 'manual mode'...keyb shortcut keys every time I want to make a capture (print screen). This defeats the purpose for me bc when using 'manual' mode it creates only 1 file...the whole reason for me to use the simulation (instead of just doing a demo with camtasia) is to be able to create the different types SIMULTANEOUSLY...but I cant get it to work like you demo. Very few resources out there to assist (docs, videos) etc. At this point I have my doubts that this actually works bc I cannot reproduce as you show...any suggestions?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Make sure you are recording on your primary monitor. I found similar results to what you are describing when I have attempted to record on secondary monitors. If you need help further troubleshooting the problem reach out to Adobe with there tech support email: [e-mail].

[@harrygeffin1306]

@@CaptivateTeacher Thanks Paul...what is weird is that if I try to record demo only, everything is beautiful. If I try to record assessment only, it is no good. I think the prob is the assessment. I will contact support

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Good luck Harry.

[@harrygeffin1306]

@@CaptivateTeacher Thanks Paul...it turns out that just choosing training/assessment WITHOUT demo works fine. Tech support was telling me it might be that I should be running captivate as admin lol, even though I have never seen such an option

[@CaptivateTeacher]

If you are on Windows, you can right-click the Captivate icon and select *Run as administrator* .

[@lelesgab]

Hi Paul! Great video! Sorry for asking this again, but I can't find a way to do a mouse over caption works for html5 yet! Is this possible? For example, I have a text box, and the user needs to mouseover this box to show another one. Tks again!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Do you mean a mouse over in a responsive project? If so there is no such thing in a responsive project. While responsive design can be viewed on desktop computers, it's primarily designed to address the need for mobile learning on smartphones and tablets. There is no mouse in those environments so mouse over isn't part of that design.

[@lelesgab]

Actually, my users are going to use only desktop, but they don't run SWF format...so we need to export to HTML5 format. So in this case, this is not possible right?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You can publish to HTML5 but if you want to use any mouse over effects you will need to create your course with a non-responsive project (Blank Project).

[@lelesgab]

Thank you so much Paul =) !

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome.

[@illuminated2438]

Anyone care to suggest me what is better? Software simulation in captivate or storyline?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You might want to ask that on one of the forums. Most people here don't reply to other viewers comments. Also, my channel is dedicated to Captivate so there might be a certain bias toward Captivate here. Certainly Captivate has been doing Software Simulation much longer than Storyline, but of course I'm aware that doesn't necessarily make it better.

[@GianinaTheGlutenFreeGoddess]

@@CaptivateTeacher Perhaps I overlooked it, but I cannot seem to find an option that will allow me to select Adobe Captivate as an app for my software simulation. Does this option exist? I think learners will grasp the concepts better if they feel like they are actually in Adobe Captivate.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@GianinaTheGlutenFreeGoddess You need to be running two instances of Adobe Captivate to do what I suspect you are trying to do.

[@GianinaTheGlutenFreeGoddess]

@@CaptivateTeacher Paul, thanks for responding so promptly! I tried this several times before and the projects keep opening in new tabs, but in the same window. I finally realized I had to right click on the Captivate app and open it, rather than a new project. Thanks for taking the time to help a novice!

[@TheLadyDiazepam]

Important if you're using multiple monitors: The software you're capturing must be on Monitor #1.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

That's absolutely correct.

[@juliehornick609]

So, this video shows as Part 2 in lists, but it's really Part 1. Took me a while to figure it out.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I think I fixed it. Thanks for letting me know.

[@juliehornick609]

@@CaptivateTeacher Great! These videos are so helpful, I wanted to make sure I was able to see both parts!

[@TheSnekkerShow]

Great demo, thanks.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome

[@alialsawy3557]

pleas i want to get assessment in final

[@CaptivateTeacher]

ali alsawy I'm not sure what you're asking for. Can you provide more detail?

[@alialsawy3557]

Please I want to do a simulation test for the program given on each degree question and give the final score for the whole test

[@CaptivateTeacher]

That's what this video covers.

[@beshi46]

I don’t know why Adobe didn’t add Captivate to the apps in creative cloud Its one of the most important software for learning, especially the software simulation I hope that Adobe will consider that

[@CaptivateTeacher]

They won't. I can tell you why they won't do it. Let's say there are ten million Creative Cloud users. and let's say there are one million Adobe Captivate users (I have no actual idea how many subscribers there are). Presently most Captivate users pay about $34 USD per month while the Creative Cloud users pay about $53 per month. And let's say they will create a deal where you get everything for $75 per month. Sounds good right? Well, let's say you are one of the nine million Creative Cloud user who has no interest in Captivate, would you be happy that your monthly subscription would go up by $22 per month? While I would never say never, I doubt it will happen.