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In the left pane, click Software Simulation.
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In the Project Type pane, select Application and click OK.
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The Recording window appears.
In the Record specific window pop-up menu, select the application to record.
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Select Record narration.
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(Optional) Click Options to set a wide variety of recording options, including the capability to
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automatically capture screenshots and automatically generate text captions.
(Optional) If necessary, change the size and position of the window. You can resize the window
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by selecting one of the sizing handles on the red frame and dragging it. To change the location
of the window, move the mouse over the red frame until a four-point arrow appears, and then
drag the entire window to a new position. You can also click Snap red recording area to fit select
window to quickly change the size of the recording area to match the size of the application.
When you finish setting options, click Record.
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If this is the first time you are recording audio, a dialog box appears asking if you would like to
test audio levels. Click Yes to calibrate the recording device for optimal recording. Follow the
instructions and when you finish, click OK.
Adobe Captivate begins recording the onscreen action.
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As you record the project, speak into your microphone or recording device to create an
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audio soundtrack. For example, you can explain the actions you are taking or read the text
on captions.
If you are automatically recording the project (that is, you selected the Enable auto
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recording option in step 8), Adobe Captivate automatically captures a screenshot every time
you perform an action, such as selecting a menu, clicking a button, or typing text.
If you are manually recording the project (that is, you did not select the Enable auto
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recording option in step 8) press the Print Screen key (or other designated capture key) to
capture screenshots.
Use the application as if you were demonstrating your actions to someone. If you have sound
enabled on your computer and the option is activated, you will hear a camera shutter sound
when screenshots are captured.
Note: When recording an onscreen action, it is best to perform the action more slowly than you
would normally. For example, if you are recording keyboard action, type text in slowly.
When you finish recording, press the End key (or other designated key) to stop recording.
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The slides are generated and your new project appears in Storyboard view. The audio files you
recorded are assigned to the correct slide and saved as individual MP3 files. You can view the
files in the Audio Library.
Tip: If you need to pause the project recording process, press the Pause/Break key. To restart
project recording, press the Pause/Break key again.
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