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XStream Software Releases RapidBuilder® v5.0 Deluxe Newest version of e-learning authoring tool supports Dynamic HTML. OTTAWA, Canada, July 19, 2007 - XStream Software, a developer of world class e-learning and collaboration tools, is pleased to announce the general availability release of RapidBuilder v5.0 Deluxe, the latest version of XStream’s popular simulation & e-learning authoring tool. Among a rich collection of new and updated features, support for Dynamic HTML (DHTML) in RapidBuilder v5.0 Deluxe empowers developers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts with the capability to deliver dynamic HTML-based application simulations and e-learning content directly through a web browser.
Other versatile new features and enhancements in RapidBuilder v5.0 Deluxe include: -
Custom Template Categories – Developers can more effectively manage and organize their screen templates by defining their own customizable categories/repositories for storing those templates.
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Opening EXE Files for Editing – Any executable (.EXE) file saved from RapidBuilder can now be opened in RapidBuilder for editing.
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Custom Grid Sizing – Developer may customize the unit size of the frame grid (which can be displayed over top of the frame viewing area to help increase accuracy when positioning objects on the frame).
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User-Defined Auto Instructions – Developer may customize the default auto instruction text strings that will be generated by the system for specific recorded actions.
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New Menu Builder Properties – The Menu Builder object includes several new properties/events that provide the developer with additional options for customizing the appearance and functionality of menus.
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Custom Title Bar for Instruction Box – For the Instruction Box object, the developer may now customize the title bar icon, title bar caption coloring, and title bar background coloring.
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Custom Title Bar Icon for Runtime Message Boxes – Developer has the capability to select a custom icon (if any) to display on the title bar of runtime message boxes.
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Larger Tool Tip Messages for Hyperlink Buttons – For a Hyperlink object, the developer may define a tool tip message of unlimited character length.
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"For e-learning content to be relevant and usable, it has to be wide-ranging and universally deployable," says Sunil K. Sethi , President and CEO, XStream Software Inc. "That’s why XStream is committed to maintaining adherence to the latest industry standards in its entire suite of e-learning technologies. Comprehensive support for DHTML in RapidBuilder v5.0 Deluxe is the latest example of this commitment."
RapidBuilder v5.0 Deluxe’s powerful DHTML export engine enables developers to quickly and easily publish and deploy simulations and courses over the web as engaging DHTML web pages. These pages can be viewed and interacted with directly through a browser without the need for add-ons or plugins.
The addition of the DHTML option to RapidBuilder’s already extensive toolbox of file deployment options (including capabilities for exporting to Flash, XML, EXE, AVI, ASF, MPEG, MOV, MS Word, and SCORM) provides developers with a greater capability to deploy e-learning content across a wide range of environments and audiences.
"Support for DHTML makes RapidBuilder a much stronger tool for creating web-enabled HTML learning content," adds Dr. Johnson Kuruvila, Vice President - Research & Development , XStream Software Inc. "DHTML-based content files created with RapidBuilder provide the next-generation web interaction desired by users, without the need for browser plug-ins."
Visit www.xstreamsoftware.com/downloads.htm to download an evaluation version of RapidBuilder v5.0 Deluxe today.
Once you experience the authoring power of RapidBuilder v5.0 Deluxe for yourself, we are confident that you will recognize its value: a robust combination of simulation recording functionality, content & course authoring features, multimedia support, deployment options, and ease of use that cannot be matched by any other authoring tool.
About XStream Software Founded in January of 1998, XStream Software is an award-winning provider of interactive e-learning solutions, tools, and services that help organizations communicate more effectively with their employees, business partners, and consumers. XStream’s products and services incorporate e-learning, multimedia content & assessment authoring, streaming media, enterprise communication and collaboration, learning management, and advanced sharing and exchange infrastructure. XStream also offers a range of professional services, including Instructional Design and Content Development Services, Training/Mentoring Services, Custom Software Development Services, Installation and Configuration Services, and Support/Consulting Services. To learn more, please visit www.xstreamsoftware.com , or call 613-731-9443, or send an e-mail to info@xstreamsoftware.com. |
