Adobe Captivate 12 Launch Video

[@johnleggett5054]

Good to see an update available today for Captivate Classic .

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Indeed it is!

[@JustJessee]

Wow! This is all pretty awesome. Looking forward to some fresh Adobe Captivate content lol

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You and me both!

[@vickymoorman3220]

Excellent summary Paul. When it comes to Adobe Captivate, you’re the man. Period. Keep up the great work! 🙂👏🏻

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Thank you Vicky. That’s nice to hear.

[@marcuscarter]

Hi Paul, thanks for that video, great as always.Quick question, is the timeline still the same as the previous versions in that you have to stack things up each on a separate line instead of using the same line for different things like Premiere Pro?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

It's similar but there are some differences.

[@juliaweathers6735]

Hi Paul - I like the looks of this, but I use mostly Video Demonstration for the lessons I do for my company because we are a Software Company, so a lot of Show and Tell using our software. I can't wait to see what they do with the Video Demonstration portion of this. Thank you for creating these videos to let us see what is coming. Looks great, very clean.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Presently there isn't a video demo component in the new Captivate but I have it on good authority that is coming.

[@old_romans]

Not being able to convert from PP is one of the biggest hinderances. I do like the new tools. Wish there was slide numbering widget.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Using Adobe Captivate to convert a PowerPoint into eLearning is overkill. The feature is coming but I won't be using it. Use a tool like SCORMR.com if you want PowerPoint to be uploaded to an LMS.

[@AndyHunt]

​@@CaptivateTeacherany idea on when that feature does become available if it will also be limited to .ppt? Or will .pptx be an option?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@AndyHunt I don't see why it wouldn't be both formats.

[@GreatblanksInc]

s it possible to take a PDF that full of questions and copy and paste it to captivate so you can have your questions ready in the captivate

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Yes, but you will need to paste it one element at a time.

[@asiracusaable]

Hi! So I've read that the new version is not backwards compatible and the perpetual is not supported anymore. Is there any way to maintain access to files from previous versions?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

The current subscription to Adobe Captivate includes the All-new Adobe Captivate and Captivate Classic for exactly this reason.

[@aaryazworld196]

HI Paul, Can you show the publish settings and how to publish for video.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

In the new Adobe Captivate, there is no publishing for video. This is because projects are responsive in design and rearrange themselves for the size screen you might be viewing them on. Video is a fixed aspect ratio, so these projects are not compatible with being just a video. If Adobe expands Captivate 12 to include traditional slide design, they may introduce this in the future. I would suggest using Adobe Captivate Classic if you plan to publish a video.

[@iskandariamasduki4844]

Great job with the video. I've subscribed to your channel and looking forward to viewing more. I've used Captivate for so many years and this is the first upgrade that I'm actually excited to use.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I appreciate your support.

[@surethawilliams3082]

Hi Paul, is it possible to move the "next" button in a quiz slide to the left versus it being on the right?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Not presently but you can suggest this idea as a feature from the Help menu in the app.

[@bagheera553]

Hey Paul...thanks for this (as usual) excellent video. Your insights into Captivate (old and new) are always appreciated. I have been in contact with the Captivate team regarding this release with the question of when Firefly will be added to Captivate. I have been using Firefly (generative AI) in Photoshop CC (Beta) and am totally blown away by it. I think once it is added to Captivate it will be a game-changer. Again, thanks for your excellent video. I'm looking forward to attending any seminars you may be presenting at the Adobe Learning Summit 2023.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. See you at AdobeLS2023.

[@iskandariamasduki4844]

That's very interesting. What do you envisage we can do in Captivate with Firefly added to it? I'm so curious to know.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@iskandariamasduki4844 I'm not sure if Firefly is included in the development plan. It might be nice to have Captivate use ai to create images for our eLearning projects and perhaps even create a storyboard based on a carefully worded request.

[@benjaminringrose6973]

Thank you for your resource videos! I'm trying to design a quiz that passes/ends based on a points threshold. For example, I want a user to answer 10 questions about a subject correctly. Can I build a quiz with a 50-question bank, and the user answers one question after another until they answer ten correctly, at which point the quiz ends?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I have an idea how this could be done but I’m about 5,000 km away from my computer this week. I would like to test out my theory when I get home and I’ll update my reply to this comment then. By the way, there is no need to ask questions in the comments of multiple videos. This doesn’t make me respond faster or more likely.

[@SW-qd3vo]

I’m encountering an error on my Captivate project. When previewing my files (in either the preview mode or on my LMS) the slide transition is off. Example, when I click the Start button, it proceeds to go to the next slide, but shows the entire contents of the next slide for a second. Then it removes the content and the animations start. How can I fix this? Any advice is appreciated.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

The first week of April 2024 a new update will be coming out for Captivate 12. This might solve this problem if you can wait. Otherwise send an email to [e-mail] for technical support.

[@bilimuzmani]

Hello. How can i save as a video like mp4 format. I dont find it. Tank you so much.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

At present publishing as a video is not available.

[@galfarohum6860]

Hey Paul, I'm frustated cause I can't find where to unlock the buttons so I can move them to anewhere I want, you know where is that option? in the previous version I know I can do it by clicking a box but know I kind of lost, thanks!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

There isn't a way to do this in the new Captivate.

[@shawnhampton8503]

Hot Damn!!! So cool! I am stoked. Cannot wait to use this and explore it!!! Thank you for such great preview, Paul!!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome and thanks for watching and thanks for being a subscriber!

[@merochingon]

PLEASE HELP!!!! - I'm looking to swap images while the audio is playing. basically set a time for the image to display and the other to appear according to my audio. I can NOT find any way to do this. Please help

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Take a look at this video. All-New Adobe Captivate - Bookmarks as Triggers for Actions kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4fUnHqvmdGafZI

[@KyleChalko]

Is it possible to embed a Google form and Google form results into the new captivate?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Captivate 12 does not have web objects, which is what you need to embed a Google Form. You could use a button that opens the form in a new window.

[@Relentless2day]

Thank you for sharing your valuable skills. I am working on an e-learning project using Captivate 2023 and I'm having trouble figuring out if it's possible to type math equations in Captivate projects. Do you have any clues?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Adobe Captivate used to come with a tool that would assist with this, but they discontinued including it. You can still find the tool here: www.mathmagic.com/

[@simplemathguides]

@@CaptivateTeacher Thanks!!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@simplemathguides You're welcome.

[@kevinkirchnerasu]

Did you ever make a video about adding audio?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I haven't yet but make sure you subscribe to my channel to ensure you will be notified when I come out with new video tutorials.: goo.gl/iuA6Lm

[@gayatripadwal4641]

@CaptivateTeacher Can we able to import pdf file in All new Adobe Captivate? If not, Is there any alternative method to show pdf in slide?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Unfortunately, you cannot directly insert a PDF into a slide in Captivate 11 and earlier. However, you can create a button that will open your PDF files in a new browser tab. The feature to directly display PDFs on slides will be available in Captivate 12, but it was not ready at the time of launch.

[@Aweid-oe7nn]

I have been looking for a way to adjust the format and size of images on my slides. Apparently, it is not possible to determine any individual format. Or am I just not able to find it? The only choices available seem to be a number of predetermined formats included in the so-called design options. Once you choose a design option, any image you insert will have to adapt to the given format, as shown in the video. Is that right? Or am I missing something?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

A specific size isn't possible with responsive design. If you double click on images you can select the front of the images.

[@flagshipbuilds]

Are you able to use variables and triggers in the the new Adobe Captivate? Or is it streamlined to drag and drop?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

There are actually more ways to trigger actions and there are slide level actions that were not available in classic.

[@ThiagoGoncalves-l7x]

Hello, Paul! can you help me out? I can`t finde the area for the new advanced actions in captivate 2023... where can I find it?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

It has changed considerably. To initiate what is now called an interaction you can select either a slide or an object on your slide and click the index finger icon on the right-hand toolbar. You can then select the trigger and action. It's far less glanceable than the old interface but technically you can do more with things like event listeners. You no longer need variables o keep track of just about everything. For example a trigger can be if all the states of a multi state object have been viewed.

[@ThiagoGoncalves-l7x]

Thanks!!@@CaptivateTeacher

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@rusheyne]

Hi Paul, Are there highlight boxes in Captivate 12? If so, please help me to find the option.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

There are highlight boxes in Captivate 12 but they only show up when you create software simulations. As far as I know they cannot be added to a regular responsive project.

[@rusheyne]

@@CaptivateTeacher oh dear. Ok, thank you.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

This new block/widget responsive design really keeps you designing and developing in a single lane if you understand what I mean. Captivate 12 is still a very powerful tool but to make responsive work for us it does mean limited design capabilities.

[@courtneyjohnson5278]

Paul is it still possible to download the old captivate? I tried & it keeps saying that it's damaged.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I don’t see why not. If you are having trouble reach out to Adobe at [e-mail].

[@sumitbora3626]

Hey paul.....i have a one question...can u please reply to me...i just want to know that" if i create a slide in new updated captivate 12 (2023) and then i want that slide in my old captivate classic... How can i copy or import that slide or is it possible or not? ”

[@CaptivateTeacher]

It's not possible. Adobe Captivate has always NOT been backward compatible with itself.

[@DortheaPCarperRN]

I really like the new captivate, however I currently am unable to publish to html5, upload it to my server then prepare a link that allows my student to open the presentation by clicking the link within my website. With classic I could upload the files you receive after publication write the path then end it with /index.html. Any suggestions. I have developed my own LMS using php and MySQL and don't use SCORM or know what to do with the SCORM information. Is it necessary to open the presentation on the website????

[@CaptivateTeacher]

If you need help troubleshooting Adobe Captivate, I suggest you contact Adobe directly. Here's the link: bit.ly/AdobeCare

[@clairebradshaw6328]

Hoping they add Advanced Actions - unless this version of Captivate is a branch off to challenge Rise and '19 will become a Developer Edition? so you end up with a Rapid Development tool and an Indepth Development tool?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

+Claire Bradshaw Advanced Actions have evolved. I will have a video on this before two long.

[@edtechedu]

How do we convert captivate classic into the new version?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

This is not possible because of how different Adobe Captivate 11 and Captivate 12 are. I believe this is the primary reason why Adobe is keeping Classic around for now.

[@WilliamPulgarin]

Great explanation! Thank you for creating these videos!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@WilliamPulgarin you're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@Ben-md9sm]

Thanks for sharing, Paul. I'm not sure if it's available in Australia just yet, though I'll keep checking (I get redirected to the local site when I click on the Adobe links you've shared in other comments to this video. I can only download Adobe Captivate 2019). Hopefully, in a couple of days, it lands.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Try this link if you are still having trouble: www.adobe.com/ca/products/captivate/download-trial/get-started.html?timestamp=23432

[@Ben-md9sm]

@@CaptivateTeacher thanks, Paul! I'm in business :) Appreciate your work.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@Ben-md9sm good stuff

[@samalmesfer]

hello, it does not seem that we can add text on top of a photo, is that possible?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

There are several ways to add an image and add text on top of it. For example, you can add a text block, add a card component, and change the fill style to an image. 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

[@samalmesfer]

Thank you. You're wonderful. How much does it cost for me to get one on one time with you please, just for my knowledge? Cheers @@CaptivateTeacher

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@samalmesfer just follow the link above to see current pricing. I prefer not to say here as the price has changed from time to time.

[@rbhtraining5332]

Appreciate all your videos on the new captivate. I have the final slide in a training simulation. I've added a text box congratulating them on completing the training . Can't see any where to add a button for them to click on to exit the simulation. Are you able to advise how to do this?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Add a click box and increase it's size to cover the full screen. Instruct them to click anywhere to exit the course. Set the action of the click box to exit.

[@Stefan_Dragancev]

It would be great to add to software simulation recording and simulation of drag and drop event. And if it would be possible add recording resize event, so it record and simulate for example cell resize in excel.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

This software is new for me to. I will be exploring all the possibilities and reporting back in the very near future.

[@liorohayon8222]

Hi Paul, where is All-New Adobe Captivate autosave?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

There is no autosave feature in Captivate 12, but like previous versions of Adobe Captivate you can ensure that a backup of your previous save is made each time you save. This is automatica.

[@robinsonsc21]

Paul , Thank you What is the easiest way to take my CPC across to the new captivate, can I have both open and copy and paste the text. or is there a better way. Many thanks

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I plan on a video, perhaps a live stream, on this topic. The short answer to this question is to export all the media from your Library in Captivate Classic to a folder where you can easily access it when building your new course. You can use your original Captivate file as a storyboard, but you should reimagine what some of your slides might look like.

[@micm2845]

With the new version of Captivate saving files as CPT and my previously created files from Captivate 2019 being CPTX will it be a problem opening them in the new software? How do I convert my CPTX files so I can work on them and save them as CPT? Does the media encoder do that? Or do I open the presentation in 2019 copy all the slides and paste them into version12? What about any advanced actions I have incorporated? I love the look of the new version. much more inline with other Adobe apps.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You cannot open the old classic project files in the new Captivate. My understanding is that Adobe is working on a solution for this but this is also why they have included Adobe Captivate Classic included with your subscription to the All-new Adobe Captivate.

[@micm2845]

@@CaptivateTeacher Thanks for the uber fast response. You are my guru Paul, thanks for all the great videos over the years.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@micm2845]

@@CaptivateTeacher Hi Paul, Just Mic checking in again (from down the 401). Has Adobe resolved the conversion issue yet between editing previous 2019 documents in the new Captivate 12.2? Here's hoping!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@micm2845 I don't think we will ever see the ability to literally open a Captivate 11 project file in Captivate 12. I think what they are working on is a way to get your content from a Captivate 11 project imported to easily recreate a similar project file in 12. By the way, we are on 12.4 now.

[@carmanzu]

Hola, buen video, de hecho ya probé este nuevo Captivate, lo agregué a Moodle con el recurso Archivo, en PC se visualiza el contenido, pero en un teléfono usando el navegador no se mira nada, en Storyline 360 no me da ese inconveniente en Moodle

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Send an email to [e-mail]. Perhaps they can help troubleshoot this for you.

[@antonporteus]

Great, so in essence the new Captivate is much like a WordPress editor.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Partly. But all the eLearning components makes it so much more.

[@kita-campus7198]

Hello Paul, when will it be possible with the new Captivate to place objects (graphics, images...) on top of each other = on different layers? This is a very important feature for my courses, also because I can then animate these objects individually. What does Adobe say about this? Thanks in advance for the answer, Joachim

[@CaptivateTeacher]

The reason for objects not overlapping is responsive design. If Adobe adds non responsive design, I'm sure this will be something we can do in the future. Make sure you offer your feedback to Adobe through the Help dropdown menu.

[@gremscyclingadventures]

Thank you for this presentation. It looks very good. Do you know if the other project options will be available in the future? This is an update for responsive design but I'm not using it today. What do you think, is it better to develop new projects in responsive design or can we wait for the new Captivate for other project (not responsive, virtual reality, and many others) as well? Thanks for your videos.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Adobe goal is feature parity so I think all capabilities will eventually be there. I don’t know if they’ll support non responsive projects. Good question though. If this model of responsive design proves successful, I don’t see any reason not to design with responsive in the future. If it truly takes no extra effort.

[@gremscyclingadventures]

thanks

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome.

[@shawnhampton8503]

Paul: maybe I am missing something in the controls or settings, but I have noticed that in the continuous scrolling if I have a block with an animation of an image and maybe a video later on these begin to play right away. The video begins immediately even though it is about 4-5 blocks down, and the animations happen and so by the time the user scrolls to that point no animation is seen and the video with its audio is already going.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You could use video (what used to be called Event Video) instead of slide video. This way you give controls to start the video by the learner themselves. I'm not sure what you are using for animations but if you could set them up to not play until the learner clicks on them that would also work. Alternatively this could be a natural place to start a new scrolling slide if necessary.

[@shawnhampton8503]

@@CaptivateTeacher I was actually using the controls in the "Properties" panel to make the image slide in. But when I previewed that image that was several blocks in had already done its action.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I think you might need to rethink your approach. Having a scrolling page and having things happen lower on that page may not work for all learners. You could delay these actions but every learner will take their own time in going through the learning. I think if you are going to animate something, I would put that at the start of a new slide.

[@rusheyne]

Hi Paul. Is there a way to change the canvas size from the default setting?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

No there isn’t. Being responsive means it will adjust to any device screen size.

[@ryanstanford1382]

I installed the new software and can't find where to include any JavaScript code. Is this not allowed in the new Captivate?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

There are at least two places where you can add Javascript commands. The first is on slide enter. Click on the slide where you want to run JavaScript from the Filmstrip to make sure you don't have any blocks or componenets selected. Click on the second icon in the Properties Inspector toolbar (looks like a finger touching a screen). Click Add an Interaction. Click Slide Enter. Click ... MORE and select Run JavaScript. If you wish to trigger some JavaScript from a button, select your button and click on the second icon in the Properties Inspector toolbar click ...MORE and select Run JavaScript. In either case enter in your JavaScript into the field provided and press Done.

[@ryanstanford1382]

@@CaptivateTeacher Thanks! I'm glad they are allowing JavaScript in the new Captivate.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@ryanstanford1382 Me too.

[@dieanamaldonado9070]

Hi Paul, I updated cap 19 and my screen shows CpC logo version 11.8.2, but it looks like cap 19 not like your classic view in this video. Your thoughts?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

The addition of the All-new Adobe Captivate means that two versions of Captivate are available to you. You can install both versions, and I recommend this to most users. The following link will allow you to download Adobe Captivate Classic (the latest version of Adobe Captivate 2019) and the All-new Adobe Captivate (version 12, which I discuss throughout this video). Until the new version (version 12) has all the features of Captivate Classic, you can use both software under the same subscription. www.adobe.com/in/products/captivate/vipdownload.html

[@TheSaf7uk]

Which of your old tutorials do you recommend for the new captivate? I am a beginner

[@CaptivateTeacher]

None. They are likely not applicable to anything.

[@EMiller500]

Another question: I'm very confused by "conversation slides" in the new Captivate. This is something classic Captivate didn't have. I'm trying to make a conversation (with audio) that will play out on its own--without clicking to advance the conversation. But the architecture of the conversation slides seems to prevent that, with these "scenarios." The "scenarios" seem to be conversational turns--each with a speech card that contains the text, and which can have audio attached. But I can't get the cards and text to play out automatically--only the audio. (I'm attaching a separate audio file for each turn of the conversation.) Do I need to add interactions/triggers? And how does this work with "infinite scroll"? With infinite scroll, the audio of the conversation plays out, but if the user doesn't deliberately scroll, it just stays at the first "scenario" (or the first turn of the conversion), but the audio continues. I can't find any explanation for how to use these conversation slides on Adobe's site. Any help you might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

It's new for me as well. I will be exploring this and other features as I go. Expect a video on this soon.

[@EMiller500]

@@CaptivateTeacher Oh--wow! Thanks so much!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome.

[@samalmesfer]

how do we add new voices to the text to speech ?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Try here: www.adobe.com/ca/products/captivate/vipdownload.html

[@CaptivateTeacher]

If you need them for earlier versions you can get them here: helpx.adobe.com/ca/captivate/kb/captivate-text-speech-converters.html

[@gem.row_bus]

Hi Paul, are you using Mac or PC in the new version of Captivate? We are using Mac and it seems to keep crashing after install. I believe the beta version was not released on Mac, so I'm a bit concerned this is the reason why. Have you had any clients reporting the same issue? Many thanks

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I use a PC. If you need technical support try emailing Adobe directly at [e-mail]

[@TheSaf7uk]

Will you be giving us tutorials. I would really appreciate it.

[@TheSaf7uk]

Sorry I watched to the end and you answered my question

[@CaptivateTeacher]

+Learn Arabic Images 123 no problem.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

+Learn Arabic Images 123 yeah. Every week (generally) I publish a new video about Adobe Captivate. I started with version 8. The All New Adobe Captivate is version 12. No reason to stop now.

[@TheSaf7uk]

@@CaptivateTeacher thanks Paul, you’re the best

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@ffamii]

Lets say I'd like to have a title text and a menu button always visible on the top of the screen, with the page content scrolling behind it. Is there an option to fix objects to the top or bottom of the window?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Not sure about that.

[@oznano07]

Very nice video. Thank you Paul!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome.

[@keithbeaty3292]

Thanks for the update Paul. Well done👍

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching.

[@Subfrequenz]

I hope 360 images will be supported at some point. Appreciate it's probably a complex thing to rollout.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

+Dan A it's coming.

[@susancockburn7416]

Hi Paul like the possibilities for this but still need my previous version. Just got a new laptop so need to install it, but I can't seem to find the download link for it anymore. When I went to 2019 it downloaded the latest. Any idea what they've done with the previous version? Many thanks

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Both versions can be downloaded here: www.adobe.com/products/captivate/vipdownload.html

[@susancockburn7416]

@CaptivateTeacher thanks Paul and thanks for all the videos

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@susancockburn7416 you're welcome and thanks for all the support over the years.

[@conradvdwesthuizen4947]

Good day Paul, thank you for your great videos. I am new to Adobe. Just want to ask you, Adobe Activate software is used to create you course / content. I saw there is Adobe Learning Manager, is this to put the course together or I am understanding it incorrectly?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Adobe Captivate is the authoring tool where you design your eLearning course. Adobe Learning Manager is a Learning Management System or LMS for short that looks after housing your published eLearning courses and manages reporting and record keeping for these courses.

[@mphondadza1468]

Am i wrong by saying the new captivate isn't a replacement to classic (for now) but rather another tool u can use to create courses ... its a competitor to articulate Rise while classic is an alternative to articulate storyline....

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I agree with your assessment.

[@Barnas123]

Agree, my initial thoughts are oh no this is not what we need. I think they have been thinking way to much in terms of ordinary webdesign. The classic builder was fantastic for building any kind of learning slide or interaction. To be able to work with the new version the scriptwriter needs to think in a very constricted manner and then produce something quite generic that will look a lot like Rise 360 in the end. I'm not saying 360 doesn't look great but it often feels generic ( like a wordpress template ) and has a limited range of tools to engage the learner. I believe that scrolling of a desktop version of an e-learning course should be avoided and to me it looks like the main bulk of pages I would want to build will not be possible to attain in this version :(

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@Barnas123 well the good news is that you can continue to use Adobe Captivate Classic, which will continue to get updates for now. Eventually when the new Adobe Captivate becomes more feature complete it might become your primary tool

[@dianeeaker8375]

Do we know if publishing to .mp4 is on the roadmap?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I would expect that they will, but only they can answer your question. Adobe aims to achieve feature parity between Captivate Classic and the All-New Captivate by 2027. At such time they will likely stop supporting and updating Classic.

[@gregkoronowicz3811]

Thank you Paul. I'm a newbie to this as of 10am this morning. I'm getting up to speed. Is there a way to have my "next page" and "previous page" buttons line up on the same line? Looks like I can only stack them.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

It should go side by side on desktop view but yes, the second button will wrap to another row for mobile view.

[@nehas8618]

Hi Paul!! I liked the new adobe captivate and the feel of it. However, I kind of miss the toolbar at the top which was previously available in Classic. Do you know a way by which I can add it to the new one? If not..how can I add shapes at random on a slide. Do you have a tutorial on this for the new captivate?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I don't have a video on adding shapes as they don't yet exist in the new Captivate. Also the toolbar at the top has been replaced by the more simplified toolbar on the left side. If you haven't already, please subscribe to my channel and click the bell icon to receive notifications when I post a new video: goo.gl/iuA6Lm

[@nehas8618]

Thanks...😊

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@nehas8618 You're welcome.

[@StaniP-lt6yo]

Hey, Great job. I learn a lot from you. Do you know how can I make the setting on Quiz? I can’t find retake option or pass per percent.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

There is no retake option in this version of Adobe Captivate. You can set the pass percent by selecting the quiz result slide and clicking the Interactions icon in the properties panel (it looks like a finger tap). The rest of the settings can be found in the *Preferences* window in the *Edit* dropdown menu.

[@hindie-learninghub5954]

I often opt for the "Black Document" feature in Adobe Captivate.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I don't know what the Black Document feature is.

[@hindie-learninghub5954]

@@CaptivateTeacher Sorry! "Blank Project" under new tab

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@hindie-learninghub5954 Adobe Captivate 12 is only responsive design but the goods news is that responsive is much easier than in the past.

[@aniceto11]

Thanks for sharing. I am a CC user, but won't use new Cpt. Adobe should have used XD as base and just add interactivity and a sequencer. I'm really sad about the new product. I hoped it would be inovative and following web design new patterns...

[@CaptivateTeacher]

+Marcel Aniceto there are similarities between the design language of XD and this new Captivate. There goal is to get to feature parity with Captivate Classic before this version is the only offering. I expect to be using Captivate Classic for years before I exclusively use the new one.

[@bobbydavis7769]

First, @CaptivateTeacher, thank you for this quick overview - perfect duration. Similar to @juliaweathers6735, I use Video Demos. It seems to me that you could just use a video component to perhaps demonstrate, followed by SW simulation? I've been long waiting for Cp to implement checkpoints/triggers - I've had to use lots of customer JS for this. I keep certain sections locked until previous components are completed. Will we be seeing those features? Also, can video components be set to require completion (e.g. >90% complete) before moving on? Hope to hear back, and I'll be downloading Cp12 soon.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I do this all the time through custom solutions with variables and advanced actions. It's too early for me to fully flesh out this solution in Cp12 but my early understanding suggests that you can still store values in variables if sections have been complete or not. As far as the future is concerned, I only know that Adobe intends to achieve feature parity at some point between Cp11 and Cp12 within the next few years. If you could do it with Classic then at some point a similar method will exit in new. Remember, when it comes right down to it I'm just a user like everyone else. Adobe doesn't share a detailed roadmap with me.

[@davidanderson8133]

Wow very cool. Thanks, Paul Can we get a pre-release copy by signing up with Adobe?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

It's released. Download it now here: www.adobe.com/products/captivate.html

[@laurapowell8866]

Any idea when the All-New Captivate might be available to the public?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Right now.

[@ImmersiveLandscapes-e3z]

yes, and i wonder why Adobe made it so that you cannot open the old Captivate 2019 projects in the new version....

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I don't believe it was intentional to stop people from opening old projects in the new. Captivate 12 needed to be an entirely new code set. Adobe Captivate 2019 (classic) was based on a code set that still included Shockwave Flash technology. It really is an entirely new application. Perhaps not opening a classic file will be available. However, I know that they are looking into having some way to import content from old Captivate projects. It's also why they have continued to support and make available Adobe Captivate Classic with the All-New Adobe Captivate for the one price.

[@funderburk5]

Hi Paul, are they still using flash?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I noticed that there are some orphaned SWF files in the installation but there is no options related to Flash in the publishing process.

[@funderburk5]

@@CaptivateTeacher That's good to know. Thanks for the response!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@Terminathor]

Hi Paul. Great videos. Do you know if it's possible to make a quiz with several multiple choice questions where each answer holds a value from 1-5 and where the user then gets a total score after answering approx 5 questions. Then based on their total score they are presented with a specific video.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Sure. You can use the variable for the quiz score to determine which slide containing different videos is displayed. If you need help with this, you can purchase some one-on-one time with me, and I can review it with you. bit.ly/Cp1on1

[@GilbertVanBuskirkIII]

I noticed Adobe only allows you one installation of Captivate, either 2019 or 2023, with no means of importing 2019 Captivate projects into 2023.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

That’s incorrect. Your license for Adobe Captivate allows you to run both versions at the same time.

[@ronaldocesar375]

import powerpoint files?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Not yet. If you want to convert pptx to SCORM, try SCORMR.com for free.

[@ronaldocesar375]

@@CaptivateTeacher 👍

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@laylay8425]

This is amazing! I love learning design ❤

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Me too

[@EMiller500]

Thank you, Paul. In your previous videos you have shown us how to incorporate JavaScript in "classic" Captivate to accomplish some very critical functions. Is that still possible with the new Captivate? Or is it no longer necessary? For example, you showed how to insert JavaScript into Captivate so that the user could open an external URL in a new, separate tab while doing a course. Or how to use JavaScript to insert and customize an audio play bar where otherwise it would not be possible. I'm curious if this use of JavaScript is possible or even needed with the new Captivate.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I think the use of JavaScript isn't required, I developed Captivate projects for years without it, but you certain can add JavaScript to the All-New Adobe Captivate, much in the same way we did it before.

[@EMiller500]

Ah, yes -- since posting that I've watched a demonstration on Training Mag Network, with Sharath Ramaswamy. It does seem to have (at least mostly) the same advance action options as before.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I just used some JavaScript to store the values of my variables into the learners local storage. I was using Captivate 11 for this but I could do the exact same thing in the New Captivate as well.

[@SuperFilip2012]

Hi Paul, I have started working on my first project in all new Adobe Captivate, and I noticed that it can only publish HTML. I need my course to be published for LMS. Is there an option to publish SCORM in the new Adobe Captivate? Thank you, and great video, as usual. 👍

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Watch this: All-New Adobe Captivate Publishing for Your LMS kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIqYqneLZZWbr9E

[@SuperFilip2012]

Fantastic, thank you so much. 👍@@CaptivateTeacher

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome.

[@guizot2010]

How does one simply add a shape? It seems impossible.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

There are no shapes in the new Adobe Captivate. If you wish to request a feature you can do so here: adobe.com/go/cp_user_voice

[@guizot2010]

@@CaptivateTeacher Thank you! . . . . They've been working on this for two years. I cannot possibly be the first person to notice this or make a request. There must be some reason why they don't have shapes. There must be a larger explanation for not having such a basic and prominent component of classic Captivate.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

The New Adobe Captivate is a complete redesign of the software. With Captivate 2019 shapes are easy because most training is not responsive design. You can place a shape on the slide where you want it and it will just work. Responsive design is very different in this regard. Everything will snap to a block so where would that shape go? The roadmap for the New Captivate is to release updates about once per quarter and I know that shapes and other features from Classic will come.

[@DT-gj1mc]

So you can’t edit existing projects?

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Captivate 12 is not compatible with previous project files. This is why when you subscribe to Captivate 12 you also get version 11 as well.

[@veredkastro3583]

Thank you it is very interesting ! At the same time, I want to ask you one question: What about the type of font, Can i import font like 'Rubik' in many versions?👍🙂

[@CaptivateTeacher]

my advice is to either use one of the 70 Google fonts listed in the font list or use a web safe font like Arial, Verdana, Trebuchet MS, Tahoma, etc. If you select one of the Google fonts, Captivate will inject code in your published project to render those fonts correctly. The concept with web safe fonts is that almost everyone has these fonts on their systems so they are safe to use.

[@LuisMiguel-mo4hs]

Awesome!!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Thanks!

[@IslamicWisdom-1234]

Great!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Thanks for watching.

[@teeCall-sq1mg]

Hi Paul. Thank you for the update. To tell you the true, this is not a game changer for me. I have created and accumulated so many items and JS to handle many of my technical training. Now, I am not able to use any of them. Adobe should just have added this app. to 2019 version and slowly combine the two in the future. I am not going to support this product and it breaks my heart because I liked working with the classic. Articulate is not one of my favorite tool, but I have to use it. SMH. :( Thank you, Paul, you are the best. (There is no guarantee Adobe is not going to sell this product to another company in the future and get out of authoring tool business.)

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I should have pointed out in the video that this software is included when you subscribe to Adobe Captivate Classic. Think of it as a first release of what will eventually become one software. I expect to be using what is now known as Captivate Classic for several years to come.

[@teeCall-sq1mg]

@@CaptivateTeacher Hi Paul. I downloaded the 30 day trial and it was not included in it. My 2019 expired and I did not renew it. I started a new job and I am using a work computer, where can I find the classic and buy it for work. If you can point me in the right direction, I would be very grateful. Thank you.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@teeCall-sq1mg www.adobe.com/products/captivate/vipdownload.html

[@ihallsworth]

In my opinion, they have lost the market to its main competor. Many jobs are advertised as wanting experience of storyline and studio360. Ive never seen Captivate mentioned. I think it may be too little too late.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

I think that it's regional. Certainly in the US and Canada I see plenty of job posting looking for Stoyline. Elsewhere in the world Captivate continues to be a popular tool of choice. As a freelancer, it seldom matters. I continue to earn six figures and presently am having my best year yet as a Captivate developer.

[@ihallsworth]

@CaptivateTeacher funny you should say that. Our IT purchasing manager has just asked about this and can we do without 360 as adobe want to negotiate a creative cloud / captivate deal

[@CaptivateTeacher]

@@ihallsworth I think some believe that I must work for Adobe; I don't. I have no incentive to convince you to select Captivate over any other option. Everyone's needs are different. For me, I earn a comfortable living using this software so I don't see that changing for me anytime soon. Perhaps your needs will bring you to a different choice and that's fine as well.

[@ihallsworth]

@@CaptivateTeacher Indeed, I have used Captivate when it was called RoboHelp/Robodemo in the days before Adobe/Macromedia. Mainly because we could capture sequences. I'm not knocking Captivate and its looks really good but we have done a lot in 360 and i dont think my manager would care for being told we will need to convert it all again. It was bad enough when we were told we coundnt use Flash anymore. I think that the first person to write a 360 to captivate converter could make some money. :)

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Ahhh Flash!

[@JackFright]

Only problem is that it hasn’t dropped yet ;)

[@CaptivateTeacher]

It has. You can download it here: www.adobe.com/in/products/captivate/vipdownload.html

[@JackFright]

@@CaptivateTeacher Still not showing on the site to me, Thanks for the link, that works!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

This link works: www.adobe.com/products/captivate/vipdownload.html

[@Dewoo_dsk]

Adobe created a Website builder and not a e-learning authoring tool😂😂😂😂

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You should watch a few more of my videos and see if you feel that way. It's actually pretty sophisticated once you get under the hood.

[@resonancedigitale757]

All this time for that ?! Wow ! Adobe is definitely very late. Genially, a simple and effective solution, is way better than Captivate now. It's frightening how far adobe is completely out of its depth. I was right to stop my subscription almost 1 year ago. Bye Adobe

[@CaptivateTeacher]

Thanks for sharing!

[@CaptivateTeacher]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@SW-qd3vo]

I’m encountering an error on my Captivate project. When previewing my files (in either the preview mode or on my LMS) the slide transition is off. Example, when I click the Start button, it proceeds to go to the next slide, but shows the entire contents of the next slide for a second. Then it removes the content and the animations start. How can I fix this? Any advice is appreciated.

[@CaptivateTeacher]

If you can wait for the update coming first week of April, this might solve your problem. If not, send an email to [e-mail] for tech support.