The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In the spirit of learner engagement and interactivity, you're going to love the widgets you'll find in Adobe Captivate 2023 (also known as Captivate 12). Open or create a Captivate project and insert a blank slide. If you want to see the Timeline widget in action, check out this video.

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CommLab India

MARCH 30, 2022

Adobe Captivate is the ideal tool for your requirements for software training and responsive eLearning. This blog talks about creating interactive videos with Adobe Captivate to improve learner engagement.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 15, 2014

by Kevin Siegel        Last week, I showed you how to  trim portions of a Captivate Video Demo.   Captivate's Pan & Zoom feature, which is only available in Video Demos, is really two cool tools in one. Looking for training on Adobe Captivate?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 24, 2023

Adding quiz questions to an Adobe Captivate Classic project is easy. Back in Captivate Classic, choose Quiz > Import CSV Format File and open the CSV you just created. The quiz question appears, like magic, in your Captivate project. Check out my video that shows the CSV creation process in action.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

by Kevin Siegel        If you need to include YouTube videos in your Captivate eLearning project, the traditional technique was to insert a click box or button on a slide and, on the Properties Inspector, use the  Open URL or File  action to target the video's URL. And that's it.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Whether you’re just getting started with Captivate and need some help with creating a shiny new project, or you’ve used the previous versions of Captivate and looking for some help to update your Captivate skills, there’s good news for you! What’s New in Adobe Captivate (2017 Release).

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 21, 2014

  Over the past few weeks I've shown you how to trim portions of a Captivate Video Demo and how to Pan & Zoom. This week, I'm focusing on the Publishing process for Video Demos. You can also select Media from the options at the left and publish as a video file. by Kevin Siegel. lots of choices.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 13, 2017

During the first day of my Adobe Captivate Beginner class , attendees learn how to import and work with both images and videos. The problem with Flash Videos is that they can be difficult to create on your own and, worse, there isn’t a surplus of Flash Videos available on the web (free or otherwise).

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 3, 2013

I was teaching a recent Adobe Captivate Advanced class how to create and edit a Video Demo using Captivate 6. One of my students agreed he could see many reasons to create a quick video of a computer process instead of using Captivate's capture other modes (Demo, Assessment, Training or Custom).

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 26, 2013

Thanks to a really slick interaction found in the new Adobe Captivate 7, you can allow learners to add notes throughout an eLearning lesson. To add learner notes, open or create a project in Adobe Captivate 7. Looking to learn Adobe Captivate training?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

by Kevin Siegel      Adobe Captivate likes to confirm your actions. Captivate will prompt you to confirm the action. Display Captivate's Preferences ( Edit  menu if you're using Windows;  Adobe Captivate  menu if you're using a Mac). Deleting audio? Confirm it.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 22, 2015

by Lori Smith    I received an email from a Captivate developer who was lamenting the fact that her Captivate videos didn't have closed captions. "Sure it's easy to add closed captions to a Captivate slide," she said, "but you cannot add them to a video."  

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 3, 2013

How long was it between Adobe Captivate 5 and 6? Adobe has promised a more aggressive upgrade cycle for its programs that will make even the recent upgrade cycles look almost snail-like. Case in point: version 7 of the Captivate software was released today. Track all conversations using the Learning Analytics dashboard.

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eLearning Brothers

JULY 17, 2014

Need to learn how to use Adobe Captivate Scenario Templates? Take a moment to watch this video and increase your knowledge on how to use Adobe Captivate Scenario Templates. The video will cover Scenarios in Captivate blank projects or Adobe Captivate 7 templates only.

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eLearning Brothers

MAY 22, 2014

I’d like to talk about a new feature in the Adobe Captivate 8 release that just came out. Thanks to the Adobe Captivate 8 update, this is now possible. How Does GeoLocation Work in Adobe Captivate 8? What Captivate 8 does is locates the longitude and latitude of the learner. How does this work?

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Swift eLearning Services

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Adobe Captivate has made their upgradation move by releasing Captivate 2019 with all the new features. Overlay slides feature is an effective way to convert videos into interactive content. The traditional video might convey the right information, but doesn’t evaluate the learner performance.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Smart Shapes were introduced with Adobe Captivate 6. When Adobe Captivate 7 was introduced, many developers were disappointed that there still wasn't a Star Smart Shape. and you didn't have to wait for Captivate 8. Looking for training on Adobe Captivate? by Kevin Siegel. Oh the heart-ache.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 11, 2013

If you'd like to see a demonstration of the new Swatches panel in action, check out this video on the IconLogic YouTube channel. Looking for training on Adobe Captivate? IconLogic offers multiple live, online Adobe Captivate classes each month including Introduction to Adobe Captivate and Advanced Adobe Captivate.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Adobe recently announced a patch for Adobe Captivate 7. If you'd like to see a demonstration of how the new lock feature works in Adobe Captivate 7.01, check out this video on the IconLogic YouTube channel. Looking for training on Adobe Captivate? by Kevin Siegel.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

If you'd like to see a demonstration of swapping one Speech Agent with another,  check out the video  I created on the IconLogic YouTube channel. Looking for training on Adobe Captivate? Adobe Captivate Captivate eLearning mLearning Online Training TCS5 TechComm Technical Communications Technology training'

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

If you have recorded a software demonstration using Adobe Captivate, you have likely run across the issue of the dreaded "jittery mouse." If you would like to see a demonstration of aligning the mouse pointer with previous or next slides, check out the video I created on the IconLogic YouTube channel. by Kevin Siegel.

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eLearning Brothers

MARCH 14, 2014

In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create an Advanced Action with Adobe Captivate and utilize the drag and drop functionality. Use our huge Library of Adobe Captivate templates, such as: Interaction Templates (New Product!). Captivate Player Skin Widgets. Cutout People Images and Videos.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 1, 2013

During my advanced Adobe Captivate class , I stress the value in doing things faster and more efficiently within Captivate. If you would like to see a demonstration of replacing modified styles across multiple slides, check out the video I created on the IconLogic YouTube channel. Looking for training on Adobe Captivate?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 25, 2013

There is a better way to go, especially if a Subject Matter Expert who does not own Adobe Captivate is going to create the quiz: GIFT files. You can create a GIFT file in plain text using a simple word processor (like Notepad or TextEdit), and then import the file into Adobe Captivate.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 29, 2019

I've long trumpeted the benefits of using Object Styles in Adobe Captivate. In that case, you'll love Captivate's copy and paste appearance feature. If you'd like to see a video demo of this process, you'll find it on my YouTube channel.     Looking for Captivate training?

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Raptivity

DECEMBER 27, 2012

We have earlier showcased in one of our blogs how Raptivity integrates best with the various versions of Adobe Captivate under various scenarios. This blog will shell light on the step by step process of integration with the help a [.].

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 24, 2015

by Kevin Siegel      I've been getting more and more requests from both students attending our  online Captivate classes and eLearning development customers  to add videos to the Captivate TOC.   Most people think it's impossible to add a video to the TOC.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 13, 2013

However, if you prefer to control an object's slide placement without using the Transform panel, Adobe Captivate comes with a few other handy features that are often overlooked: Grids and Guides. If you would like to see a demonstration of Grids and Smart Guides, check out this video on the IconLogic YouTube channel.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

If you would like to see a demonstration of adding a Retake Quiz button to a project, check out the video I posted to the IconLogic YouTube channel. Looking for training on Adobe Captivate? Adobe''s Technical Communication Suite Captivate eLearning mLearning Technical Communications Technology Television training'

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 21, 2013

Have you ever visited the Preferences dialog box in Adobe Captivate (Windows users, Edit > Preferences ; Mac users,  Adobe Captivate > Preferences ), made several changes and later, maybe months later, needed those settings on another computer running Captivate? Looking to learn Captivate quickly?

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Adobe Captivate

JANUARY 3, 2019

Power up your professional profile and stand out with the industry-leading Adobe Captivate Specialist recognition. Learn from the best in the business how you can unlock the potential of Adobe Captivate to create brilliant eLearning courses. Touring the Adobe Captivate interface. About the Program.

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 7, 2014

Elearning developers need ways to optimize Adobe Captivate, and get more creative inspiration. So, where can you go to get Captivate example courses with source files to download? The Adobe Captivate blog is the place go. Source files with video tutorials. Video Tutorials of Captivate Example Courses.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 17, 2013

If you would like to see object anchors in action, check out the  video I created on the IconLogic YouTube channel. Looking for training on Adobe Captivate? IconLogic offers multiple live, online Adobe Captivate classes each month including Introduction to Adobe Captivate and Advanced Adobe Captivate.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 8, 2014

If you'd like to see the Self-Paced Learning option in action, check out the  video I created on the IconLogic YouTube channel.   We offer live, online training on Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Presenter, and TechSmith Camtasia Studio.We .  How cool is that? Interested? 

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 19, 2018

In this corner, it's Adobe Captivate. If you'd like to follow-along with your instructor, install trial versions of Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia (Mac or PC). The video below is a sample from a recent class. Over there? It's Articulate Storyline.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 5, 2013

by Kevin Siegel      You're recording a complex series of steps on the computer using Adobe Captivate. As If you check your email now, without stopping the Captivate recording process, the act of checking your email is going to be recorded by Captivate. What is a developer to do?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 1, 2018

.   I’m a huge video fan. In my experience, videos offer a higher level of learner interest and knowledge retention than just text and/or images. However, as much as I love videos, I’m not happy with a core video limitation… a lack of learner engagement or interactivity. On the toolbar, I clicked Interactive Video.

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