Objects are different elements you can add to Captivate slides. Captivate has many different types of objects:
Text
captions
Text captions are text "bubbles" that can describe a slide
or provide extra information.
Highlight
boxes
Highlight boxes can be used to show users where to focus attention,
enter data, or simply as emphasis.
Images
Images add a new dimension to movies
and can be used for a variety of purposes including splash screens, pointers,
and backgrounds.
Rollover
captions
Rollover captions are composed of a caption and a rectangle. Rollover
captions appear when the user moves the mouse over the "hot"
area.
Rollover
images
Rollover images consist of an image and a rollover area (the "hot"
area). Rollover images appear when the user moves the mouse over the "hot"
area.
Animations
Adding animations is an easy way to add content and interest to Captivate
movies using information you already have. You can import animated GIF
files, SWF files, and AVI files.
Animated
text
Incorporate Captivate animated text into movies to instantly give projects
a high-quality, professional look. Animated text is especially effective
on the first and last slides of movies.
The following objects all add interactivity to movies:
Click
boxes
Click boxes are clickable
boxes that add interactivity and can be used to demonstrate an applications's
functionality by requiring users to click on a menu or button.
Text
entry boxes
Text entry boxes allow you to increase Captivate movie interaction
quickly and easily. For example, you can use text entry boxes to ask simple
quiz questions or password protect a movie.
Buttons
Buttons increase the interactivity of
Captivate movies and can be added, sized, and located on a slide as required.