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thededf1
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February 7, 2011
Question

Allowing text entry in a training simulation

  • February 7, 2011
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I'm very new to Captivate 5 and I'm trying to create a training simulation where the end user must enter information in text entry boxes on several screens. I have played around with demonstration, assessment, and training modes and am unable to get the results I want. I know I am missing something (probably very simple).

When I recorded in training mode, text entry boxes were automatically inserted where I had entered text (as promised in the instructions); however, I am unable to manipulate those TEBs so that the end user must fill them in. Instead, when I preview the program, they fill in automatically. I want the user to be able to type in the correct information, tab to the next field and fill in the correct information, and so on.

Is this not possible, or am I just doing something wrong?

Thank you......

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    Anonymous
    September 1, 2011

    I encounted the exact same issue as this original post.  I also have checked all the default settings.  I cannot get he system to record in any mode and have the text entry boxes available for the user to input the data.

    Did you ever find a solution for this?

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    thededf1Author
    Participating Frequently
    September 1, 2011

    My issue ended up being with the software I was trying to simulate. Apparently, it does not "play well" with Captivate. By using an older version of the simulated software, I was able to complete my project.

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    Anonymous
    September 1, 2011

    Thank you!!  Thededf1

    Lilybiri
    Lilybiri
    Legend
    February 8, 2011

    Hello,

    Are you sure you did not change anything in the Default settings for Training Simulation, and that you captured in that mode? I add a screenshot of the Default settings for Training mode and of the settings you have to choose before starting the capture.

    As for the 'Tab' to next field: beware! You can use Tab only once on a slide as a shortcut for a TEB and moreover it can lead to issues (try a search in this forum).

    Lilybiri

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    thededf1Author
    Participating Frequently
    February 8, 2011

    I didn't change any of the settings - they look just like your screenshots.

    Thanks.

    Lilybiri
    Lilybiri
    Legend
    February 8, 2011

    I have checked this first of all when CP5 appeared, because the creation of Text Entry Boxes in CP4 for a training simulation was not always working right. But until now I never had that issue with CP5. Now I'm really puzzled. Do you start CP as Administrator?

    Lilybiri

    RodWard
    Community Expert
    RodWardCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 8, 2011

    Are you sure you're not confusing the typing text animations from DEMO mode with the Text Entry Boxes that get inserted in Training and Asssessment recording mode?

    If what you're seeing is the text entry boxes get filled in automatically one letter at a time, then you're looking at a typing text animation, not a text entry box.

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    thededf1Author
    Participating Frequently
    February 8, 2011

    I think you're right - they are labeled "typing text" in the timeline. So, is there a way to have text entry boxes inserted automatically, or do I have to manually place them in after recording?

    Lilybiri
    Lilybiri
    Legend
    February 8, 2011

    Please, could you check the screenshots I posted in my answer?

    Lilybiri

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