MODEL- ADBCD57745WI       VENDOR- ADOBE SOFTWARE
   
FEATURES- Authorware 7.0- Full version
       Authorware is the leading visual authoring tool for creating rich-
        media e-learning applications for delivery on corporate networks, 
        CD/DVD, and the Web. Develop accessible applications that comply 
        with learning management system (LMS) standards. 
* Intuitive Authoring Tools
  - Reduce learning time and speed development with the familiar Macromedia
    user interface. Dockable panels can be grouped together, collapsed, or
    expanded as needed, providing a smooth, highly configurable workflow.
  - The visual interface lets you develop rich-media e-learning 
    applications without scripting. Just drag and drop icons to create your 
    application s logical outline, and use menus to add content.
  - Leverage existing PowerPoint presentations to rapidly create rich 
    multimedia e-learning content.
  - Interactivity is built right into the Authorware design. Add content, 
    and then choose from 11 response types to make your content come alive.
  - Deliver applications with the click of a button to corporate networks,  
    CD, and the web. One-button publishing integrates and automates all the 
    steps in the publishing process, and offers such features as batch-
    processing and customizable settings.
* Authoring Power
  - Knowledge Objects are prebuilt templates with wizards that drastically 
    cut your development time. Use them to accelerate both large and small 
    authoring tasks, from creating application frameworks and quizzes to 
    installing fonts or locating a system's CD-ROM drive. Just drag and 
    drop from the Knowledge Object gallery, and then fill in the content.
  - Create courseware that can connect to LMS systems and that complies 
    with standards from the Aviation Industry CBT Committee (AICC) or the 
    ADL Shareable Courseware Object Reference Model (SCORM). Users work 
    with the wizard to decide what information to get or send to the LMS. 
    The Knowledge Objects handle all the complicated back-end 
    communications with the LMS. LMS Knowledge Objects can communicate 
    through ADL and HACP, as well as over LANs.
  - Choose from 20 interface controls-such as buttons, check boxes, radio 
    buttons, combo boxes, list boxes, masked text fields, and tab sets-to 
    create user interfaces and simulate other software applications. 
    Authorware offers powerful ways to manipulate these elements.
  - Deliver e-learning applications with the click of a button to an LMS. 
    This feature integrates and automates all the steps in the packaging 
    and uploading of your content to LMS systems, making deployment simple.
* Rich Media Support
  - Integrate a comprehensive array of media types that includes support 
    for Macromedia Flash MX and Microsoft Windows Media Player. Create 
    dynamic, data-driven applications by importing external data stored in 
    web-standard XML files.
  - Import Macromedia Flash MX animations into Authorware. Zoom, scale, 
    play, and pause Macromedia Flash MX content within Authorware, as well 
    as capture and respond to events.
  - Queue content such as text, graphics, or animations to specific points 
    in a narration, soundtrack, or video. Use sound and movie icons to 
    trigger events based on media position or timing.
  - Add narration, music, and sound effects to e-learning applications by 
    incorporating MP3 streaming audio.
  - Integrate and play DVD video in Authorware applications. DVD video has 
    replaced LaserDisc technology as the standard for interactive training 
    and kiosk applications.
  - Anti-aliasing smoothes jagged edges on text, making it readable at any 
    point size. It also decreases file size for faster application 
    performance.
  - The RTF (Rich Text Format) Objects Editor enables you to import RTF 
    files; embed graphics, shapes, symbols, and linked text; and apply 
    advanced text formatting. It also allows you to insert Authorware 
    expressions, such as functions and variables, into the text. You can 
    create rich text files that can be linked to the application at run-
    time. 
* Standards Support
  - The Authorware data-tracking capabilities comply with the Aviation 
    Industry CBT Committee (AICC) specification. Authorware also supports 
    JavaScript URLs to communicate with LMS systems that use the Shareable 
    Courseware Object Reference Model (SCORM) run-time API for data 
    tracking.
  - TCreate dynamic, data-driven applications by importing or exporting 
    web-standard XML files into other applications.
  - Authorware uses the same JavaScript engine found in Macromedia 
    Dreamweaver MX and Macromedia Flash MX.
  - Use existing ActiveX controls or create your own to customize your 
    application. Authorware displays properties, methods, events, and other 
    information for each control. Improved communications with ActiveX 
    controls ensures that the full power of virtually any control is 
    available to you.
  - Build reusable e-learning content that complies with AICC, IMS, and ADL 
    standards.
  - Describing and defining e-learning content with an XML-based metadata 
    record makes it easier to manage, reuse, and deploy. The metadata 
    editor enables you to create a SCORM (Shareable Courseware Object 
    Reference Model)-compliant metadata record that can operate with a 
    standards-compliant LMS.
* Accessibility
  - Make your learning applications accessible to all users. Use Authorware 
    application accessibility to tap into Knowledge Objects, commands, 
    models, and techniques to make text audible; run movies with captions; 
    and create accessible user interfaces, menus, and quizzes.
  - Use the same Xtra as in Macromedia Director to generate text-to-speech 
    to comply with accessible software legislation.
* Flexibility
  - Create complex paging and navigation structures with the framework and 
    navigation icons. Import RTF text into the framework icon and 
    Authorware will automatically set up a multipage navigation system. Use 
    the menu-driven interface to link to other pages, locations, or text in 
    your application.
  - Perform full-text searches on any text within the application. Users 
    can utilize search capabilities to navigate to the information they 
    need.
  - You can now store all application media, including rich text files, 
    outside of your application. This lets you update it without modifying 
    the Authorware application. You can also create hybrid applications 
    that combine internal media with external links.
  - Manage media assets internally, externally, or in libraries. Authorware  
    libraries and the external media browser let you separate application 
    content from logic and still effectively track your files.
  - The calculation editor provides syntax highlighting, formatting, and 
    other useful features.
  - Alpha channels let you add rich transparency effects to graphics for a 
    more professional appearance.
  - Develop once and deliver across a broad range of platforms, including 
    corporate networks, CD, and the web. Authorware applications maintain a 
    consistent high-fidelity experience across browsers on both Microsoft 
    Windows and Apple Macintosh platforms.
* Extensibility
  - Create scripting functions that can be stored either internally or 
    externally and shared with others. User-defined script functions reduce 
    script size and improve maintainability. Several new functions let you 
    add versatility to your commands and Knowledge Objects.
  - Nonmodal commands make it easier to write and use such commands as the 
    improved spell checker, bug trackers, and importers.
  - All properties within Authorware can now be scripted. This makes it 
    easier for advanced developers to create commands, Knowledge Objects, 
    and extensible content.
  - Extend Authorware with third-party plug-ins called Xtra extensions. 
    These extensions can provide such additional functions as printing, 
    encryption, advanced database support, and text-to-speech.
  - You can now launch the RTF Objects Editor or the Find Xtras command 
    from the Commands menu. Leverage over 35 new open properties to create 
    custom commands. Authorware recognizes any packaged Authorware file in 
    the Commands directory, and automatically adds it to your Commands 
    menu.
   
REQUIREMENTS- Intel Pentium processor or higher 
              Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, and Windows XP 
                (Windows XP preferred).
              64 MB free available system RAM to open one application 
                (128 MB recommended).
              Additional RAM to open multiple applications simultaneously 
              120 MB hard disk space 
              800 x 600 monitor resolution and higher 
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