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rhazelbaker525
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June 11, 2009
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How do I get the Preference Training Simulation Mode to work?

  • June 11, 2009
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I've worked with Captivate 3 for years and was required to upgrade to Captivate 4. In 4, I cannot get the Training Simulation Mode to save. I go to Edit > Preferences > REcording > Mode and select Training Simulation. Click OK. Go back into Preferences and check - Demonstation is in the Recording Mode field. I've tried everything I can think of. What can I do to correct this problem?

The main reason we use Captivate is that it captures the key strokes and provides action steps already populated in the capture. Without this feature, it will take me days rather than hours to complete my project.

Please advise as soon as possible.

Thanks, Rhazelbaker

PS> I did find a blog from another person with the same issue. The response simply defended the integrity of Captivate and did not provide concrete direction to solve the issue. I'm hoping you can provide concrete instructions.

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    Anonymous
    June 12, 2009

    Hi rhazelbaker,

    What you set at Preferences -> Recording -> Mode(s) ( be it demo, training, assessment or custom) is the options which would come up during recording.

    I assume that YOU WANT TO RECORD IN TRAINING MODE:

    Say you want to record in training mode on Notepad

    1. On the new project dialog under the RECORD tab, select the application mode.

    2. Select Notepad in the application dropdown and select the application window radio button.

    3. Press the Ok button. The recording rectangle comes up with a black strip on the top left hand side.

    4. Click the camera icon, The Automatic Recording icon. Click this icon => YOU GET A CALLOUT.

    5. In this call out check the Training checkbox only. click the 'X' on top right to close the callout menu.

    6. Now click the record button to start recording.

    So now whatever you record gets recorded in training mode.

    Manish

    http://blogs.adobe.com/captivate

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    rhazelbaker525Author
    Participating Frequently
    June 12, 2009

    Manish,

    Thanks bunches!!!

    I was trying to set it under Edit > Preferences. In Captivate 3 it was set in preferences and was trying to do the same with Captivate 4. I will give this a try and hopefully it will produce the results I am expecting.

    Thanks again for your quick response.

    Roberta Hazelbaker

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