How to Use Articulate Storyline on a Mac (with Videos!)
Here’s a question we get a lot: “Is there a Mac version of Articulate Storyline?” Lots of folks like to use Apple-built hardware such as iMacs, Macbook Airs, and Macbook Pros to create, design, and imagine. We get it! We love Macs too. While there is no Mac-native version of Storyline, it's super-easy to use Storyline on your favorite Mac hardware using a virtual environment. All you need to do is get virtual environment software that creates a Windows interface on your Mac. There are a ton of options for creating virtual environments, including Parallels, Apple Boot Camp, and VMware. With a virtual environment, you’ll be able to switch back and forth between your usual Mac display and viewing a Windows interface with Windows programs. We've created a few short videos to walk you through the process. In this series, we'll show you how to use Parallels to run Storyline on your Mac in no time. Step 1: Install Parallels Step 2: Install Windows Step 3: Install Storyline Step 4 (optional): Getting Resolution Right for Retina Displays If you’re interested in learning more, here are some helpful resources: General Guidelines for Using Storyline on Macs Tips on Using Storyline with Parallels Follow us on Twitter and come back to E-Learning Heroes regularly for more helpful advice on everything related to e-learning.Everything You Need to Know About Creating Software Simulations with Storyline
Software simulations are a great way to help learners get the hang of working with software. When you capture your screen and walk learners through a process step-by-step—and then let them practice the process in a risk-free environment—you’re helping them gain new skills that they can put to work right away. And with Storyline, it’s so easy to create a simple screen capture video or a detailed software simulation. Just record your screen and then use that video as is, or use the editing tools in Storyline to create a step-by-step demonstration. The best thing about Storyline is that you can record once, and then you’ll have the flexibility to choose your output without having to re-record anything—it’s a huge time-saver! Check out these articles to learn how to use Storyline to create rich and helpful software sims: Storyline Step-By-Step Slides: View, Try and Test Mode Follow These 5 Steps to Record Your Screen in Storyline 360 2 Reasons to Use Storyline 360 for Software Simulations 5 Tips for Creating Effective Software Simulations with Storyline 360 Follow This Process to Create Software Simulations and Systems Training Like a Pro Use Action Fine-Tuning to Edit Your Storyline Simulations Creating Software Sims in Storyline 360: Setting Your Recording Size & AreaEverything You Need To Know About Gamification in E-Learning
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