Adobe Authorware 7.0

Take advantage of time-saving features to create e-learning applications andpublish them anywhere.

Common Macromedia user interface. Reduce learning time and speed developmentwith the familiar Macromedia user interface. Dockable panels can be grouped,collapsed, or expanded as needed, providing a smooth, highly configurableworkflow.

Intuitive workflow and tools. Speed development with drag-and-drop icons,templates, and wizards, as well as the flowline metaphor.

Import PowerPoint files. Leverage existing PowerPoint presentations to createrich multimedia e-learning content.

One-button publishing. Deliver applications with the click of a button tocorporate networks, CD/DVD, and the web. One-button publishing integrates andautomates all the steps in the publishing process, and offers such features asbatch-processing and customizable settings.

Optimized For Experts

Use popular programs and technologies along with robust scripting to developa broad range of e-learning applications.

Fully scriptable. All properties within Authorware 7 can now be scripted, soit’s easier to create commands, Knowledge Objects, and extensible content.

JavaScript support. This familiar language gives you additional programmingdepth for creating powerful e-learning applications.

Built-in data tracking. Authorware 7 provides the tools needed to trackstudent results with built-in tracking functions and variables.

Complies With Standards

Support for XML, accessibility, and LMS lets you create rich-media e-learningapplications that are compatible with LMS standards.

Reusable, interoperable content. Authorware 7 e-learning content complieswith Aviation Industry CBT Committee (AICC), Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL),and IMS standards.

Accessibility. Generate tab-navigable content, use captions, and turn textinto speech to comply with accessible software legislation.

LMS Knowledge Objects. Create courseware that can connect to LMS systems andthat complies with standards from the AICC or the ADL Shareable CoursewareObject Reference Model (SCORM). LMS Knowledge Objects help you decide whatinformation to get or send to the LMS, and handle all back-end communicationswith the LMS. They can also communicate through ADL, HACP, and over LANs.

Intuitive Authoring Tools

Intuitive Flowline:

The Authorware 7 visual interface lets you develop rich-media e-learningapplications without scripting. Just drag and drop icons to create yourapplication’s logical outline, and use menus to add content.

Powerful Templates and Wizards:

Take advantage of templates and wizards that address common learningfunctionality, such as student logons, course frameworks, questions, quizzes,and more. Or create your own reusable models or Knowledge Objects.

Built-In Interactivity:

Interactivity is built right into Authorware 7. Add content, and then choosefrom 11 response types to bring your content to life.

Authoring Power

Knowledge Objects:

Reduce your development time with Knowledge Objects—prebuilt templates withwizards. Use them to accelerate large and small authoring tasks, from creatingapplication frameworks to installing fonts. Just drag and drop from theKnowledge Object gallery and then fill in the content.

Custom Buttons:

Create interactive graphical buttons, check boxes, radio buttons, and otheruser interface elements. Buttons can trigger sounds or text, and display customcursors. You can assign up to eight states to each button.

Window Controls:

Choose from 20 interface controls—such as buttons, check boxes, radiobuttons, combo boxes, list boxes, masked text fields, and tab sets—to createuser interfaces and simulate other software applications. Authorware 7 offerspowerful ways to manipulate these elements.

Track Student Results:

Automatically track student results with built-in tracking functions andvariables

Rich-Media Support

Enhanced Rich-Media Support:

Integrate a comprehensive array of media types, including Macromedia Flash MXand Microsoft Windows Media Player. Create dynamic, data-driven applications byimporting external data stored in web-standard XML files.

Macromedia Flash MX Support:

Import Macromedia Flash MX animations into Authorware 7. Zoom, scale, play,and pause Macromedia Flash MX content within Authorware 7, and capture andrespond to events.

Media Synchronization:

Cue content such as text, graphics, or animations to specific points in anarration, soundtrack, or video. Use sound and movie icons to trigger eventsbased on media position or timing.

MP3 Streaming Audio:

Add narration, music, and sound effects to e-learning applications byincorporating MP3 streaming audio.

DVD Playback:

Integrate and play DVD video in Authorware 7 applications. DVD video hasreplaced LaserDisc technology as the standard for interactive training and kioskapplications.

Anti-Aliased Text:

Anti-aliasing smoothes jagged text edges, making it readable at any pointsize. It also decreases file size for faster application performance.

Rich Text Editor:

The RTF (Rich Text Format) Objects Editor allows you import RTF files; embedgraphics, shapes, symbols, and linked text; and apply advanced text formatting.It also enables you to insert Authorware 7 expressions, such as functions andvariables, into the text. Create rich text files that can be linked to theapplication at run-time.

Apple Mac OS X Playback:

Play back Authorware 7 e-learning applications on systems compatible with MacOS X.

Adobe Authorware 7.0