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Creating projects
Adobe Captivate contains a feature called “full motion recording” that automatically captures frames at a higher
frame rate when you record any drag-and-drop actions.
About recording software simulation projects
You can create software simulation projects. The recording process has some unique options as shown below:
Application
Records all selected action within a single running application.
Custom size
Records all selected action within a custom-defined area. If you select this option, set a custom size
in the Width and Height boxes or select a commonly used size from the Preset Size pop-up menu.
Full screen
Records all onscreen action. This option is especially useful if you need to capture action taking
place in multiple applications.
Tip:If you need to pause recording, press the Pause/Break key. To restart recording, press Pause/Break again.
About creating scenario simulations
You can easily create scenario-based or interaction-based training content, such as content for call center training
which addresses soft skills as well as software skills. You can follow the Project wizard or choose to create your
project from a simulation template.
Project wizard
Leads you through the creation of a complete scenario simulation project. The Project wizard
generates placeholders for your scenarios, which you add in after the project is set up.
Create new simulation from a template
Prompts you to select a simulation template from which to create a
new project. If you need to create a new simulation that’s similar to a previous project, you can save the previous
project as a template and choose this option when you’re ready to begin the new simulation.
About creating other types of projects
In addition to scenario simulations, you can select a new project type that doesn’t start with recording images from
your screen. You can also create a project made up of image files, or start from a blank project for more control
over all project elements. Each type of project has specific benefits and options.
Blank Project
Creates a blank frame in a size you specify. This option is useful if you want to create an empty
project and then import images or slides from other projects.
Image Project
Provides you with an easy way to create an Adobe Captivate project made up of images. When
users view the published project, it looks like a slide show. The selected images are used as background on the
slides.