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Morae 3.0
Recorder Help File PDF
By TechSmith Corporation

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  • Page 1 Morae 3.0 Recorder Help File PDF By TechSmith Corporation...
  • Page 2 Screencast.com, and Rich Recoding Technology are also marks owned by TechSmith Corporation. The absence of a name/mark or logo in this paragraph/notice does not constitute a waiver of any and all intellectual property rights that TechSmith Corporation has established in any of its product, feature or service names/marks or logos.
  • Page 3 Morae reduces the amount of work needed, not only at setup, but also during the data logging, analysis, reporting and presentation stages. Based on TechSmith’s patented Rich Recording Technology (RRT), Morae is a complete solution that records the computer screen and camera video and also automatically creates a synchronized index of events occurring behind the scenes in applications and in the operating system.
  • Page 4 Morae Recorder Help PDF Page 2 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 5 Observer, and Morae Manager. These components work together to provide an easy-to-use, total recording system based on TechSmith’s patented Rich Recording Technology (RRT). Record – Morae Recorder Utilizing RRT, Morae Recorder creates a complete chronicle of the events that occur behind the scenes in applications and the operating system, as well as the onscreen and keyboard activity of the user.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    DirectX version 9.0c or later • Windows-compatible sound card, microphone, and speakers • Approximately 10-15 MB disk space per minute for recording and highlight video creation • Networked computer with 100 Mbps or higher (Required for Observer) • Page 4 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 7 Knowledge Base. If you don’t find your answer there, use the Contact Support tab in the Knowledge Base to send your question to TechSmith Technical Support. TechSmith Web Site Additional support resources are available online at TechSmith’s Web site.
  • Page 8 This data is recorded in sync with video and audio of the user. After importing recordings into Morae Manager, you can search the recording files for the items captured with RRT. See also How Rich Recording Technology (RRT) Works. Page 6 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 9 For more information, see Recording Start Settings Recording Stop Settings. Recording Details Preview the selected Recording Details. Click Modify Recording Details to define how to record sessions. For more information, see Define Recording Details. Page 7 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 10 View the selected main and PiP video sources. For more information on the different parts of the Recorder interface, see the following: Welcome to Morae Recorder Dialog Box • Recorder Toolbar • Recording Details • Study Details • Video and Audio Sources • Page 8 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 11 See also: Get to Know the Recorder Interface • Recorder Toolbar • Create a Test Recording • Recording Details • Study Details • Video and Audio Sources • Recorder Preferences • How to Use Morae Recorder • Page 9 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 12 This test also silently checks the other configuration settings chosen. A Test Recording does not confirm Recorder Start and Stop Option settings.. If you are satisfied with the test recording and have not received any error messages, you can proceed to record with those settings. Page 10 www.techsmith.com...

  • Page 13: Recording Details

    When you save a study configuration, Recording Details are saved in the study configuration but you can change them for individual recordings, as needed. For example, if you need to run one session without capturing screen text, you can change that setting in Recording Details. Page 11 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 14 Get to Know the Recorder Interface • Welcome to Morae Recorder Dialog Box • Recorder Toolbar • Create a Test Recording • Recording Details • Video and Audio Sources • Recorder Preferences • How to Use Morae Recorder • Page 12 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 15 Get to Know the Recorder Interface • Welcome to Morae Recorder Dialog Box • Recorder Toolbar • Create a Test Recording • Study Details • Video and Audio Sources • Recorder Preferences • How to Use Morae Recorder • Page 13 www.techsmith.com...

  • Page 16: Recorder Preferences

    Defines the folder that temporarily holds Recorder output during recording. The temporary files are automatically deleted when the output file is written. We recommend using a local drive for temporary file storage. Choosing a temporary directory located on a network drive may cause performance problems. Page 14 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 17 Get to Know the Recorder Interface • Welcome to Morae Recorder Dialog Box • Recorder Toolbar • Create a Test Recording • Recording Details • Study Details • Video and Audio Sources • How to Use Morae Recorder • Page 15 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 18 5. If you are recording from camera(s) only, you can the session on the computer running Recorder. Stop recording. Process save recordings. See also: Study Configurations • Define Study Details • Define Recording Details • Video and Audio Sources • Log a Session • Page 16 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 19 File saving and processing options • Video sources • What data to capture • Who logs tasks • How to start and end recordings • Page 17 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 20 2. Select Create a new study configuration based on. 3. Select a template study configuration from the dropdown list. 4. Click OK. The template study configuration opens in Recorder. 5. Click Modify Study Details to open the Study Details dialog box. Page 18 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 21 8. In the Recording Details dialog box, define the recording details and click OK. 9. Choose File > Save Study Configuration to save the study configuration. See also: Template Study Configurations • Create a Study Configuration • Page 19 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 22 Recording Start Settings • Recorder Stop Settings • Observer Settings • Recording Details apply to a specific test environment or participant set up. Recording Details do not have to be the same for all recordings in a study. Page 20 www.techsmith.com...

  • Page 23: File Details

    Define File Details before Recording If you choose to define the File Details before you record, put information in these fields to name the recording file, define the folder to save the recording, and describe details about the recording (optional.) Page 21 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 24 Choose one of these options for processing recordings: Prompt for File Details When Recording Stops • Password Protect Recording Files • Defer Processing of Recordings (You can start the next recording immediately.) • See also: Recording Name, Recording Folder, and Description. Page 22 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 25 You can define the password before the recording starts or after it ends. Remember your password. After you assign a password, you cannot open the recording in Manager without the password. TechSmith cannot retrieve your password or open the recording file, if you forget your password.
  • Page 26 3. Click OK to process the selected recordings. When processing is complete, the Batch Processing Results dialog appears. This dialog gives summary information about each recording file, including whether it was successfully processed and where it is saved. Page 24 www.techsmith.com...

  • Page 27: Capture Options

    Video and Audio Sources. If you change the main video source or PiP options in the Recording Details dialog box, options selected in Video and Audio Sources update automatically. See also: Mouse Video Effects • Data • Page 25 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 28 For example, if the test deals with user names and passwords, you can choose to exclude keystrokes. By excluding keystrokes, the recording will not capture the password. See also: Main Video Source and Picture-in-Picture • Mouse Video Effects • Page 26 www.techsmith.com...

  • Page 29: Autopilot Settings

    The checkboxes in the AutoPilot Settings of the Recording Details dialog box define if and how you want to use AutoPilot. See also: AutoPilot • File Details • Capture Options • Task Logger Settings • Recording Start Settings • Recorder Stop Settings • Observer Settings • Page 27 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 30 See also: Who Should Be The Task Logger? • Designate the Task Logger • File Details • Capture Options • AutoPilot Settings • Recording Start Settings • Recorder Stop Settings • Observer Settings • Page 28 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 31 Use this option if you record camera as the Main video source. This setting allows you to log on the same computer you are recording on. You do not need to have any Observers connected to log a camera video-based session. See also: Task Logger Settings • Designate the Task Logger • Page 29 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 32 3. Enter the name of the task logger. 4. Click OK. When the task logger connects to Recorder, the Observer name must match the name designated in Recorder. See also: Task Logger Settings • Who Should Be The Task Logger? • Page 30 www.techsmith.com...

  • Page 33: Recording Start Settings

    • A time-based start can be set up to 49 days in advance of the recording. • If the time has already passed for today, the recording starts at the specified time tomorrow. Page 31 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 34 To automatically restart Recorder: 1. In Recorder, click the Modify Recorder Details button. The Recording Details dialog box appears. 2. Click Recording Start and select the Recorder Start Setting. 3. Enable the Automatically restart Recorder checkbox. 4. Click File Details. Page 32 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 35 Internet Explorer. Application Launch • Application Exit – Recording stops when the participant exits a specified application. • In an application - Click the Browse button to find the application’s executable name (for example IEXPLORE.EXE). Application Exit Page 33 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 36 AutoPilot for a new recording as soon as one recording ends. See AutoPilot Settings. Leave AutoPilot See also: File Details • Capture Options • AutoPilot Settings • Task Logger Settings • Recording Start Settings • Observer Settings • Page 34 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 37 2. Enter the amount of time Recorder waits for pending (unfinished) tasks and markers before ending the recording. By default, Recorder waits 60 seconds. 3. Click OK. See also: File Details • Capture Options • AutoPilot Settings • Task Logger Settings • Recording Start Settings • Recorder Stop Settings • Page 35 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 38 You can merge these recordings later into a single study in Manager. For more information, see the Morae Manager Help. See also: To Define a Task • To Define a Marker • Create a Survey Using Custom Questions • Create a Survey Using System Usability Scale Questions • Page 36 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 39 AutoPilot to run your session. Put information in this field to describe the scenario or any special instructions for the participant. See also: Define the Study Tasks • Define the Study Markers • Define the Study Surveys • Page 37 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 40 1. Click Add to create a new task. 2. Enter a name and description for the task. 3. Enter participant instructions for the task. See also: Define the Study Description • Define the Study Markers • Define the Study Surveys • Page 38 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 41 After importing recordings into Manager, you can quickly create a task score graph to automatically calculate and visually display the completion rate. Completion rate is a standard metric used to analyze usability tests. See also: Task Name and Description • Task Instructions • Modify Task and Success Score Definitions • Page 39 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 42 Select a task and click Move Down to move a task down in the list. If your tasks are numbered, moving the task does not change the number. See also: Task Name and Description • Task Instructions • Success Score • Page 40 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 43 [letter]> as a keyboard shortcut to log tasks in Observer, where [letter] is the letter assigned in the Type column. See also: Define the Study Description • Define the Study Tasks • Define the Study Surveys • Page 41 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 44 You can use the default marker scores or create your own scale. After importing recordings into Manager, you can create marker score graphs to automatically calculate and visually display the marker severity rate. See also: Marker Color, Type, and Definition • Modify Marker and Marker Score Definitions • Page 42 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 45 Select a marker and click Move Up to move a marker up in the list. Select a marker and click Move Down to move a marker down in the list. See also: Marker Color, Type, and Definition • Marker Scores • Page 43 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 46 You can only edit the name of an existing survey in the Survey Definition tab. To create a new survey, click the Add button. For information on how to create a new survey, see Create a Survey Using Custom Questions and Create a Survey Using System Usability Scale Questions. Page 44 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 47 By associating a survey with a session event, it is “linked” to that event. AutoPilot automatically displays surveys when the associated session event occurs. • Observer readies the survey associated with the current session event. Click Send Survey to display • the survey. Page 45 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 48 4. Define questions for the survey. For more on adding questions and the available types, see Survey Question Types. 5. When you finish adding questions, click OK to close the Survey Definition dialog box. See also: Create a Survey Using System Usability Scale Questions • Survey Question Types • Page 46 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 49 You can modify survey names and associations in the Survey Definitions tab. 3. Select Standard System Usability Scale (SUS) questions (one SUS survey per study). For information on creating a survey using custom questions, see Create a Survey Using Custom Questions. Page 47 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 50 You can create various types of questions including CUSTOM SURVEY QUESTION TYPE EXAMPLE Scale Select one answer Select one or more answers Freeform only answer See also: Create a Survey Using Custom Questions • Create a Survey Using System Usability Scale Questions • Page 48 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 51 For a Scale question in a custom survey, you can define the question, the scale from 1-10, the labels for each end of the scale and you can include a freeform comment. You can add a freeform answer to the Scale custom questions. Page 49 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 52 For a Select One question in a custom survey, you can define the question, the answers where participants can only select one answer and if you want to include a freeform comment. You can add a freeform answer to the Select one custom question. Page 50 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 53 For a Select One or More question in a custom survey, you can define the question, the answers where participants can select one or more of the answers and if you want to include a freeform comment. You can add a freeform answer to the Select one or more answers custom questions. Page 51 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 54 Morae Recorder Help PDF Freeform Question For a Freeform question in a custom survey, you can define the question and have the participants enter a text answer or ask for participant comments. Page 52 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 55 Picture (PiP) video, and audio. You can also adjust the audio level and preview the selected video sources. Video and Audio Sources are affected by the hardware connected to the computer when Recorder opens. Always verify the selected sources prior to recording start. Page 53 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 56 If you record both main and PiP videos, after you import the recording into Manager, you can produce highlight videos with or without the PiP included. You can also adjust the location of the PiP. Main Video Select a video source and click Modify screen video/camera settings to adjust the video settings. Page 54 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 57 PiP video. Save the configuration and reopen it once a camera is attached. The camera is automatically selected as the PiP video source. See also: Examples • Select a Region • Choose Audio Source • Modify Video Settings • Camera Video Settings • Page 55 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 58 Morae Recorder Help PDF Examples The following show example configurations as seen in the Preview Window. See also: Choose Video Sources • Select a Region • Choose Audio Source • Modify Video Settings • Camera Video Settings • Page 56 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 59 Click the center of the region to move the entire region. Click Select Region in the Region Selection dialog box. Click and drag to select a region. 6. After you select the correct region, click Record in the Region Selection dialog box to begin recording. Page 57 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 60 Use the dropdown list to select the audio source. You have the following options: None: Do not record audio. • Audio Devices: Select from the available audio devices, including stand-alone microphones, • computer sound cards, and camera microphones. Page 58 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 61 Modify Video Settings Click Modify screen video settings or Modify camera settings to adjust the video settings. The exact settings available depend on the video sources you select. See also: Screen Video Settings • Camera Video Settings • Page 59 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 62 Disables any desktop wallpaper on the Recorder computer. Checking this box desktop generally results in better compression of recording files and better system wallpaper performance. during capture Restore Default Restores the screen video options to the default settings. Page 60 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 63 If this option is available for the codec, place a checkmark in the adjacent box and specify the data rate in Kb/Sec. Configure Set configuration options for the selected compressor. For more information, see Configure Video Compression Setups. Page 61 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 64 Default Resets the Compression Control slider to its default configuration. Camera Video Settings In both the Main Camera Settings and PiP Camera Settings dialog boxes, choose the compression and performance options that match your recording situation. Page 62 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 65 We recommend using the default settings for your camera. The defaults are optimized to give you the best overall video quality. Camera Video Format In the Camera Video Format dialog box, select the size of the video, the framerate, and the codec. Page 63 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 66 The contents of this dialog box may differ and certain options may be disabled, depending on the codec chosen. Each codec has unique configuration options. For more information about a particular codec's options, consult the documentation from the company providing that codec. Page 64 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 67 (resulting in a smaller file size). In all cases, the TSCC video codec is 100% lossless. Typically, you want faster compression during recording and a smaller file size when producing/editing. Default Resets the Compression Control slider to its default configuration. Page 65 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 68 For more information on how an AutoPilot session works, see Run an AutoPilot Session. • Set Up AutoPilot To set up Recorder to use AutoPilot, you can either Use the Unmoderated Usability Study Template or Add AutoPilot to a Study Configuration. Page 66 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 69 The Recording Details are set up to run sessions with AutoPilot, record the screen and PiP, automatically restart after a recording ends, defer recording processing, and allow Observers. If you need the change these settings, click Modify Recording Details. 8. Save the study configuration file. Page 67 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 70 3. When you enable AutoPilot, all other settings needed to run an AutoPilot session automatically change to provide the recommended configuration. 4. Modify any other recording details and click OK. 5. Save the study configuration file. File > Save Study Configuration or click the Save Configuration icon. Page 68 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 71 Recorder automatically logs an End Task marker. 8. If there is a survey associated with the end of the task, it displays before moving to the next task. 9. The participant finishes the survey and clicks Done. Page 69 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 72 11. After the participant clicks End Task for the final task, if there is a survey associated with the end of the test, it displays. 12. When the final survey is complete, a thank you message appears. The participant clicks OK to end the test. Page 70 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 73 In Word 2007, by default, the Morae Task Pane opens with Word. Open or close the Morae Task Pane with the check box in Add-Ins tab > TechSmith Morae group. 4. In the Morae Task Pane, click Browse to locate the saved study configuration file (.mrcfg).
  • Page 74 Morae Recorder Help PDF Study Components Available in the Morae Add-In for Microsoft Word Page 72 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 75 Customize Observer for Your Session • Get to Know the Log • Quick Tips for Logging a Session • Markers • Tasks • Surveys • View Recording Details • View Your Notes and Markers Right After a Session • Page 73 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 76 If you need immediate access to the recording, save a copy of the recording as a WMV. See Save the • Recording as a WMV File. See also: Get to Know the Log • Markers • Tasks • Surveys • View Recording Details • Page 74 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 77 To create markers without a type assigned, choose the generic option from the list marker types or use the <Ctrl + Space> hotkey combination. See also: Get to Know the Log • Quick Tips for Logging a Session • Tasks • Surveys • View Recording Details • Page 75 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 78 2. In the Log, pick a task from the drop-down list in the Task column. 3. Add an optional Note. 4. Add markers during the task, as needed. 5. Log an End task marker. 6. Select a Score. 7. Send a task survey, if applicable. (See How to Deliver Surveys.) Page 76 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 79 When you log an End Task marker, the survey associated with that task is automatically selected in the dropdown list. 2. Click Send Survey. If you send the wrong survey, you can click Recall to close the survey. Page 77 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 80 If a survey is already complete, you can Resend a survey. Any answers already filled are not • removed, but you can adjust the answers, if needed. See also: Get to Know the Log • Quick Tips for Logging a Session • Markers • Tasks • View Recording Details • Page 78 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 81 View > Recording Details The Recording Details dialog box displays data about the current recording session. See also: Get to Know the Log • Quick Tips for Logging a Session • Markers • Tasks • Surveys • Page 79 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 82 2. Choose Text Files in the Files of type dropdown list. 3. Select the file you want to open and click Open. 4. A message appears that Excel does not recognize the file format. Click OK to continue. Page 80 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 83 Morae Recorder Help PDF 5. Follow the steps in the Text Import wizard. The log opens in Excel. Page 81 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 84 Normal View (default) By default, the interface opens in the Normal view. This view shows the recording activity within a regular window. The toolbar, status bar, menu bar, Marker Definitions window, and PIP window are visible by default. Page 82 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 85 The Full Screen view fills the entire screen with the recording and a floating toolbar appears. To toggle the Full Screen view on/off, do one of the following: Click the Full Screen button • Use the <Alt + Enter> hotkey. • Choose View > Full Screen. • Page 83 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 86 To toggle the Scale to Fit option on or off, do one of the following: Click the Toggle Scale-to-Fit button • Use the <Ctrl + Alt + S> hotkey. • Choose View > Scale to Fit. • See also: Picture in Picture (PiP) • Marker Definitions Window • Page 84 www.techsmith.com...

  • Page 87: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    2. Drag the corner out or in to make the window larger or smaller. To hide or show the Choose View > Picture in Picture (PIP). PiP window See also: Adjust the View of the Recording Session • Marker Definitions Window • Page 85 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 88 To log a marker, click a button in the Type column. The Marker Definitions window is visible by default. To hide the marker definitions, choose View > Marker Definitions. See also: Adjust the View of the Recording Session • Picture in Picture (PiP) • Page 86 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 89 4. Open Observer. In the Connect to Recorder dialog box, click Change Port. Enter the new port number. Click Test Port to verify that you can connect to Recorder with this port. Click Restore Default to return to the default port (5555). Page 87 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 90 5. Click OK to apply the selected port and return to the Connect to Recorder dialog box. If you have any problems with connecting on an alternative port, please contact the person who set up the session and your system administrator. Page 88 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 91 My video is lagging behind the test. Can I make the video play in Observer in real-time? Depending on the Observer options you choose, you may experience a video delay in Observer. For more information, see Video Delay in Observer. Page 89 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 92 All three components of Morae have an automatic Check for Upgrade feature. The first time you open a component after installation, you are asked if you want Morae to check for available upgrades on the TechSmith site. To manually check for an upgrade, choose Help > Check for Upgrade > Check Now.
  • Page 93 The command line options are listed in Morae Player Command Line Customizations. Morae Player only plays AVI video files. Morae Player has built-in support for the TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC). This means that an AVI encoded with the TSCC codec always plays in the Morae Player, even if the TSCC codec is not installed on the system.
  • Page 94 MoraePlay.exe /F /E “[path to video file]” If you get an error message that Morae Player cannot be found, type the entire path to the directory that contains Morae Player with the pathname in quotes. For example: "C:\Program Files\TechSmith\Morae\MoraePlay.exe" Page 92 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 95 Open an AVI without a menu bar, for example: MoraePlay.exe /M “C:\MyVideos\[name].avi” Play an AVI full screen and fill the background with dark gray if the video does not fill the entire screen, for example: MoraePlay.exe /BC RGB(128,128,128) /F “C:\MyVideos\[name].avi” Page 93 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 96 Click Archive to create a zipped archive file containing the unrecoverable data. This option is helpful if • you want to send the data to TechSmith for further analysis. Click Delete to permanently delete the unrecoverable data. •...
  • Page 97 Recorder and Manager. The TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) is the default codec used for recording screen video. TSCC compression is lossless and provides the highest quality and smallest file sizes for low-complexity screen content, like typical office-style application content.
  • Page 98 Morae can take advantage of any standard codec. TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) The TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) is the default codec used for recording screen video. TSCC compression is lossless and provides the highest quality and smallest file sizes for low-complexity screen content, like typical office-style application content.
  • Page 99 Manager default codec settings for Full Motion video CODEC TYPE VIDEO FILE COMPRESSION Audio codec Windows Media Audio Video codec Windows Media Video See also: Commonly Used Codecs • Lossless Video Default Settings • Video Compression Setup Options • Page 97 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 100 Configure button in the Video Compression Setup dialog box. Each codec has unique configuration options. For more information about a particular codec’s options, consult the documentation from the company providing that codec. The following table describes the Video Compression Setup dialog box. Page 98 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 101 Typically, you want faster compression during recording and a smaller file size when producing/editing. Default Resets the Compression Control slider to its default configuration. See also: Commonly Used Codecs • Full Motion Video Default Settings • Lossless Video Default Settings • Page 99 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 102 COM server folder on the Recorder installation CD. The Recorder COM Server documentation can also be downloaded as a from the TechSmith Web site. 3. Finally, examine and try out the sample programs (also included in the Recorder COM server folder) on the Recorder installation CD.
  • Page 103 The order of command line arguments is: “[path to Recorder.exe]” “[path to the configuration file]” -start For example: “C:\Program Files\TechSmith\Morae\MoraeRecorder.exe” “C:\Morae\myconfig.mrcfg” -start - The path to both the MoraeRecorder.exe and the configuration file must be in quotes. - Arguments must be separated by a space.
  • Page 104 Use Pack and Show to package the Morae Player along with your AVI video in a single self-extracting zipped .exe file for clients or team members to view. You do not have to worry about codec installation or know which media player is installed on a client’s system. Page 102 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 105 Morae Recorder Help PDF Page 103 www.techsmith.com...
  • Page 106 By default, Recorder utilizes a lossless compression codec named TSCC (TechSmith Screen Capture Codec), which greatly compresses any content with solid blocks of color, for example, a standard Windows application such as Word.
  • Page 107 Morae WMV files are often around 3 to 4MB per minute. If you need to distribute your highlight videos over the web, via email or through other limited space or low bandwidth mediums, we recommend using WMV. Page 105 www.techsmith.com...

  • Page 108: Managing Recording Files

    If you do not want to wait for file processing and verification to occur between recordings, use the batch processing feature. For more information, see Batch Process Recordings. Page 106 www.techsmith.com...

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