Authorware 7

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.

• Common Adobe User Interface
  Reduce learning time and speed development with the familiar Adobe user interface. Dockable panels can be grouped together, collapsed, or expanded as needed, providing a smooth, highly configurable workflow.
• Microsoft PowerPoint Import
  Leverage existing PowerPoint presentations to create rich multimedia e-learning content.
• DVD Playback
  Integrate and play DVD video in Authorware applications. DVD video has replaced LaserDisc technology as the standard for interactive training and kiosk applications.
• Accessible Content for People with Disabilities
  Generate tab navigation and captions, and turn text into speech to comply with accessible software legislation.
• XML Import and Export
  Create dynamic, data-driven applications by importing or exporting web-standard XML files into other applications.
• JavaScript Support
  Authorware uses the same JavaScript engine found in Adobe Dreamweaver MX.
• Learning Management System (LMS) Knowledge Objects
  Create courseware that can connect to LMS systems and 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. 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.
• One-Button Publishing to Learning Management Systems
  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.
• Fully Scriptable Properties
  All properties within Authorware can now be scripted. This makes it easier for advanced developers to create commands, Knowledge Objects, and extensible content.
• Apple Mac OS X Playback
  Play back Authorware e-learning applications on systems compatible with Mac OS X.

Authoring

• 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

Playback

Windows

• Intel Pentium processor or higher
• Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP, NT 4, or later
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape 4.0 or later
• 32 MB RAM

Macintosh

• Apple PowerMac G3 or higher
• Apple Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later recommended), or 8.6 or later with Carbon Library
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape 4.0 or later, or Apple Safari
• 32 MB RAM