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Multimode recording

Save time and generate robust software simulations with multiple learning modes in a single recording session, including demonstration of the procedure, a simulation for practicing the steps, and an assessment.

Randomized quizzing and question pools

Randomized quizzing and question pools

Improve learner assessments by randomly drawing questions from a set of question pools. Shuffle the answer options for multiple-choice questions so that the answers are displayed in a different order each time.

Rollover slidelet

Provide additional just-in-time information on Adobe Captivate slides by displaying rich media content such as images, text, audio, and video when the learner moves the mouse over a hot spot.

XML file export and import

Simplify the localization process of projects; export captions to a text or XML Localization Interchange File Format (XLIFF) file. Import the translated text file into a copy of the original project file.

Automated rerecording

(Microsoft Internet Explorer only) Quickly update content and automatically rerecord entire procedures in most web applications after the user interface has been modified or localized.

Scenario branching

Scenario branching

Increase learning effectiveness with branching to customize content in response to viewer actions; improve your workflow with branching view enhancements such as grouping and zoom.

Animation effects

Create professional-looking learning content with support for animated slide transitions and Microsoft PowerPoint animations. Adobe Captivate 3 imports PowerPoint (PPT) files while converting PowerPoint slides into SWF files and retaining the animation effects.

Audio recording with preview

Audio recording with preview

Synchronize audio easily with slides and timed objects. Adobe Captivate enables you to record the narration while previewing the current slide with animation effects in real time.

Streamlined workflow and usability enhancements

Work faster with a wide variety of streamlined workflows and usability enhancements, including find and replace, enhanced screen recording for capturing screen activity, a real-time recording mode for quick-and-dirty demos, improved learning management system integration, multipurposing of quiz slides, and reduced SWF file size.

Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 support

Install Adobe Captivate 3 on Microsoft® Windows Vista™ and import PPT files from Microsoft Office 2007, or create handouts or step-by-step procedures with the Microsoft Word export option.

Adobe Captivate version comparison
Product features	Adobe Captivate 3	Adobe Captivate 2	Macromedia Captivate
Create interactive simulations, software demonstrations, and scenario-based training	yes	yes	yes
Generate interactive multimedia content without programming skills	yes	yes	yes
Include rich media (such as SWF, MP3, AVI, FLA files) to truly engage learners	yes	yes	yes
Deploy training through learning management systems	yes	yes	yes
Integrate with Adobe Presenter to create interactive presentations and with Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional to enrich online meetings	yes	yes	yes
Include Flash Video (FLV) files	yes	yes
Visualize complex scenario branching for soft-skills training	yes	yes
Zoom-in and gray-out to focus learners’ attention	yes	yes
Drag-and-drop objects onto slides from project library panel	yes	yes
Apply skins and drop-down menus to enhance user interactions	yes	yes
Create step-by-step handouts and documentation instantly	yes	yes
Generate software simulations with multiple learning modes in a single recording session	yes
Randomly draw questions from a set of question pools	yes
Shuffle answer options for multiple-choice questions for a better learning experience	yes
Simplify the localization process of projects with XML export and import	yes
Rollover slidelets to provide rich additional information on Adobe Captivate slides	yes
Easily synchronize audio with slides and timed objects with real-time preview	yes