Authorware Advanced | Training Course
Course Facts
- 3 day course
- Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
- Live Online or Classroom-based
- Certificate of completion
- Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
- Unlimited support after your course
- Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Calculations
- Responses
- Making Choices
- Displaying Variables and Functions
- Character Strings
- Movable Objects
- Parents and Children
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We offer Authorware Advanced as a private course, which means the course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements and run on your preferred dates.
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Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.
- Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
- We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
- Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
- We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.
Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.
FAQs about the Authorware Advanced course
Is this Authorware Advanced course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who have experience in Authorware or have already attended one of our Authorware training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of Authorware. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Authorware Advanced course?
Our Authorware Advanced course is extremely interactive. You will be using Authorware throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Authorware Advanced course?
For private classes in Authorware Advanced, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Authorware Advanced course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Authorware Advanced course?
We offer ongoing support to our Authorware Advanced course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Authorware Advanced course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Authorware Advanced course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
Overview of Authorware Advanced
Course Outline for Authorware Advanced
Introduction
- Introduction and overview of the course
- Preview finished PDA Application
- Setting up the PDA File
- Review Layers & Transitions
Calculations
- Variables
- Functions
- Walkthroughs: Resize Window responses
Responses
- Advanced Button Properties
- Checked Button States
Making Choices
- Alternative branching with Decision icons
Displaying Variables and Functions
- Update Displayed Variables
- Applying functions to functions and variables
- Number formatting
Character Strings
- Applying and displaying Character String Functions
Movable Objects
- Positioning displays
- Scaled motion paths and grids
Parents and Children
- ChildNumToID and ChildIDtoNum functions
- Calculated Navigation destinations
Digital Movies
- Perpetual Movies
- Manipulating Start and End Frames
Dynamic Positioning of Objects
- Simultaneous Motions
Continue Branching
- Using Continue Branching to streamline code
RTF Objects
- Creating RTF Objects
- Linking RTF Objects to the Authorware presentation
Using Character Strings as Lists
- Line Functions
ActiveX Controls
- Inserting ActiveX Controls
- GetSpriteProperty, CallSprite and Event Responses
Linear Lists and Scripting
- Linear List Structure
- Creating and editing linear lists
- Sorting and Searching linear lists
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