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Caroline_Cres
Participating Frequently
June 4, 2009
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Ignore tooltips in software demo recording

  • June 4, 2009
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Hi all,

I am recording a software demonstration. Before I click a button, a tooltip apprears. I do not want this tooltip to be recorded. Is there anyway that Captivate ignores tooltips? I know that you can convert tooltips to rollover captions, but the tooltips are still visible.

Any ideas how I can get rid of the tooltips?

Many thanks, Caroline

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Correct answer RoboWizard

Sorry, I have no access to CP3 for the moment. Later on (I'm not at home) I will try to look for it.

You could also force a manual screen capture (PrintScreen, works certainly in CP3) before the tooltip appears and erase the slide with the tooltip.

I just got home and opened CP3. Indeed the option to activate or deactivate Interim Screenshot is not available in this version. I'm afraid you will have to use the workaround with the manual screen capture.

Lilybiri


Hi there

I think the option mentioned by Lilybiri is only available in version 4 and doesn't exist in 3.

I might suggest that instead of attempting to grab the screen before the tooltip has a chance to appear, perhaps you slow the pace. Allow the tooltip to appear, but wait until it disappears. Then grab via the print screen. Most tooltips will disappear if you simply wait.

You may also check whatever the application is that is presenting the tooltips. Some applications allow you to turn the tooltips off.

Cheers... Rick

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Lilybiri
Lilybiri
Legend
June 4, 2009

Can you deactivate 'Capture Interim Screenshot' in the Settings and try again?

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Caroline_CresAuthor
Participating Frequently
June 4, 2009

Hi Lilybiri,

thanks for your quick answer. I am using Captivate 3 and I can't find this option in the recording settings. Or do I have to search for it anywhere else?

Many thanks, Caroline

Lilybiri
Lilybiri
Legend
June 4, 2009

Sorry, I have no access to CP3 for the moment. Later on (I'm not at home) I will try to look for it.

You could also force a manual screen capture (PrintScreen, works certainly in CP3) before the tooltip appears and erase the slide with the tooltip.

I just got home and opened CP3. Indeed the option to activate or deactivate Interim Screenshot is not available in this version. I'm afraid you will have to use the workaround with the manual screen capture.

Lilybiri

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