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Tanida Demo Builder Changelog

What's new in Tanida Demo Builder 11.0.0.0

Nov 2, 2015
  • Say hi to Joey:
  • Our male character, Joey, is now ready for use in your next movie.
  • Switch between our animated characters, Amy and Joey, with a single click. Use our virtual presenters in your movies in order to captivate the audience's attention!
  • Version 11 has been fully tested with Windows 10:
  • We've also updated the user interface in order to fit the new look and feel of Windows 10. We're sure you'll like the fresh new look.
  • Record system sounds:
  • Now you can record the sounds being played on your computer as you record your application. Any sound, any time. Make your next movie sound unique, customized and most of all, catered to your audience.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 10.0.0.0 (Dec 23, 2014)

  • The New Character Feature:
  • Characters add a new dynamic by offering a more lively personality to present your movies; they are great for creating eye-catching videos and are perfect for explanations in tutorials. They are also extremely simple to animate and integrate into your movie, so don't hesitate to make full use of this new feature.
  • Directing Your Character:
  • We're confident that you'll have fun with this new feature, because directing your Character to walk, talk, greet and give explanations is such a smooth, easy process. The ease of animation will allow you to get creative and really make it come to life with intricate head and eye movements, life-like gestures and so much more.
  • The Even Easier Auto-Animate:
  • This option is for when you have a time limit and you need your demos done now! Click Auto-Animate and Demo Builder's sophisticated programming will read the actions performed in your screen recordings and create movement and speech for your Character accordingly, it's so simple !
  • Ivona Voices for Tanida:
  • Ivona brings you award-winning, accurate and natural sounding voices. These smooth and lively voices take the robotic out of your computer's default voice ! Use them to convert Text to Speech and have your movies sounding clear, vibrant and, most of all, professional.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 9.3.0.0 (Feb 12, 2014)

  • Version 9.3 brings the ability to upload your movies to DropBox, GoogleDrive and SkyDrive.
  • The Flash Video tool has also been improved; now you can play YouTube videos in your Demo Builder movie.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 9.2.0.0 (Dec 2, 2013)

  • Hotkey Tool:
  • Provides end-users with a visual representation of keyboard combinations utilized in your application e.g. CTR-O Open File, CTRL-S, Save File
  • Animated Texts now included in video:
  • Animated Texts are now included in final movie if you export your movie in video format.
  • Audio : Waveform representation in Timeline:
  • The new outline given to audit clips in the timeline will make finding audio clips and periods of silence faster than before.
  • Audio : Insert silence option in Timeline:
  • Drag the Add Extra Time handle in order to add insert Silence at any point in your movie. No need to open the audio editor anymore. Easier than ever.
  • Audio : Select best volume option in Timeline:
  • Is the volume too low in your audio clip? Simply right-click in timeline and Demo Builder will automatically select the ideal volume level for your audio clip.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 9.1.1.0 (Sep 23, 2013)

  • Export in HTML5 format:
  • Playerbar, menu, start-end actions are included in the final output.
  • Demo Builder creates the following files : html5 file, mp4, webm, html5db.js, html5db.css, html5db.png. The last three files are common and can be shared by any movie exported in HTML5 format.
  • Export in Google WebM format:
  • WebM is an audio-video format designed to provide royalty-free, open video compression for use with HTML5 video. The project's development is sponsored by Google Inc.
  • Upload to FTP has been improved:
  • Enter a url prefix and Demo Builder will open the default web browser OR copy the full url in Clipboard after uploading your file to your FTP server.
  • Send to email has been improved:
  • Now you have the option to zip all files and send the zip file via email as attachment.
  • Export in folder:
  • When selecting this option, Demo Builder will create a special folder for each export type. For example, it will create the folder \My Movie\Flash\ if you export in Flash format or \My Movie\HTML5\ in you export in HTML5 format.
  • Custom animations now included in video:
  • Custom animations are now included in final movie if you export your movie in video format.
  • Export progress window has been improved:
  • You are now able to see which file is being created and its destination. You can clearly see each operation's progress

New in Tanida Demo Builder 9.0.0.5 (Jun 5, 2012)

  • Aggregator - combine multiple movies:
  • This tool gives you the opportunity to combine muliple projects published in SWF or MP4 files. That is, the Aggregator creates a table of contents (TOC) using the names of the separate modules (SWF,MP4 files).
  • Animation Tool - redesigned and encompassing sketching possibilities:
  • Now you may set any color, thickness, and even add a shadow effect!
  • Similarly, you may now also sketch your own animation using the Animation Builder. The Sketch effect is guaranteed to draw the attention of your end users.
  • Blur Tool - hide private content:
  • If you happen to capture private information during your recording session, you may now easily hide this content from being seen using the Blur tool.
  • All balloons, notes, buttons, and edit zones have been redesigned and a new style added:
  • The balloons, notes, buttons, and edit zones have all received a makeover in order to enhance your movie. Further, a new style (peal) was added.
  • Player bars have been redesigned and new ones have been added along with new features:
  • The player bars have been madeover while new models have also been added. New options including 'height' and 'caption' are now available.
  • Redesigned Menu bar:
  • The menu bar has been made over with a professional theme in mind, and keeping with a modern feel. Moreover, it is fully customizable in regards to colors and fonts.
  • Modernized cliparts library:
  • The existing images in the cliparts library have been subject to the same makeover treatment so that your movie may shine like never before.
  • Improved text rendering along with 'outline' feature:
  • Texts(including that which appears in all balloons, notes, and buttons) now appear smoother than ever. The Text Tool now enjoys a new option, appropriately named 'outline', which adds an effect especially brilliant when employed with larger font styles.
  • Preview movie prior to opening it:
  • It is no longer necesary to open a movie in order to determine its contents. In the intro screen, a small thumbnail will give you a glimpse into the movie.
  • Redesigned GUI to mazimize efficiency:
  • The redesigned icons are more intuitive and consequently, make working with Demo Builder not only extremely easy, but truly enjoyable.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 8.2.0.0 (Sep 13, 2011)

  • Version 8.2 paves the way forward with a major new feature-- the ability to export in H264/AAC format. This new format brings with it multiple advantages over previous ones.
  • That is, files exported in H264/AAC format may be:
  • played using HTML 5 video tags
  • played using a SWF player generated by Demo Builder
  • played on the iPad, iPod and iPhone
  • Furthermore, this new format provides a progressive download feature and an image clarity like no other! Intended to save you time, the progressive download feature allows for the movie to load while it is being viewed!

New in Tanida Demo Builder 8.1.0.0 (May 9, 2011)

  • Zoom Area
  • Draw the viewer's attention to areas of the scene that are particularly important. Zoom Area may be used to emphasize a step or area in the scene that might have otherwise been missed .
  • Intro - Working Folders
  • Have your working folders placed in the intro screen to save time.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 8.0.5.2 (May 3, 2011)

  • 3D Support
  • Rotate your movie or objects
  • Text-To-Speech
  • Narrate Timeline
  • Playback with audio
  • Add extra time
  • Upload to YouTube

New in Tanida Demo Builder 8.0.3.0 (Dec 3, 2010)

  • Transformations:
  • Add "transformations" that rotate the movie on the x,y and z axises. Transformations also grant you the ability to scale or zoom your movie.
  • Automatic-Keyframing:
  • When this option is enabled, you can add transformations using ONLY the mouse. Animating your movie in DB has truly become child's play! It's that easy!
  • Auto-Text, Highlight, Interact, Zoom, Rotate:
  • The newly embedded "auto functions" reduce the editing phase to one simple click! DB is now able to retain relevant information during capture time and then use this to add all balloons, text and transitions (to your movie) that it sees necessary to draw the end-user's attention.
  • Personalize:
  • Employ this function to add desired auto-functions, to modify the cursor, and to add intro & end scenes immediately after capture time. With the use of this option, and we're not kidding, your movie is personalized with one click of your mouse.
  • In-place Text Editor:
  • Edit exactly what and where you need to with our new "in-place text editor". Still in love with the previous text editor? Don't worry! You can choose to revert to it in the Preferences section of the new Version.
  • Movie Background:
  • You can now choose to give your movie a wallpaper, gradient or a simple, solid colour. Similarly, your recording is no longer held attached to the background. Now, you are able to rotate, zoom and adjust the position of this as your desire.
  • Movie, Start-End functionality, Domain Lock:
  • Restrict the accessibility of a movie to a specific domain.
  • Scene - Quick Preview:
  • Wish to quickly preview your scene? No longer do you need to move the playhead! To quick preview your scene, simply drag the mouse over the scene item.
  • Scene - Reflection effect, Drop shadow, Border:
  • Add a reflection effect or choose to rotate in 3D to add that WOW factor to your presentation!
  • Object - 3D rotation, attached:
  • Objects can now be rotated in 3D, scaled and/or rotated on the x,y and z axises. You may choose to scale the objects "up", "down" or have these "stick" to the background image by selecting the appropriate "attach" property.
  • Gradient Background - Texts and Animated Texts:
  • The text, animated text and gradient background tools have been thoroughly refined to make your movie shine! You can now also choose to have a gradient effect, apply a shadow and so much more.
  • Cursor - drop shadow, scale, highlight effect:
  • Scale and/or add a highlight effect to your cursor pointer to draw the user's attention exactly where you desire it.
  • Click zone - Right-Click:
  • Need to train your end-users using the right-click event? Version 8 has you covered! DB 8 now allows you to capture all right click events.
  • Custom transitions per object:
  • Mesmerize your users with our stunning in/out transition effect. The new, jaw-dropping, "blur" effect will further impress any end-user.
  • Timeline - Magnetic Ride:
  • The timeline has too received a facelift! The "snap to" function has been updated and largely improved for your convenience.
  • Click To Continue:
  • Align Top, Align Bottom
  • Flash - ActionScript3, adjust size:
  • Adjust your movie's size, have it fit any browser window or choose to export in a custom size. ActionScript 3 is now included to make this process much faster and smoother.
  • Export your movie in Video format:
  • Choose to export your movie in AVI, WMV or MP4 format. (You may also resize and upload your movies to any video sharing website.) Export your movies in Video format, burn these to CDs or choose to upload them to video sharing websites such as Youtube and MetaCafe.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 7.3.0.18 (Apr 22, 2010)

  • Text-To-Speechview:
  • The callout text in your presentation can be spoken by the default text to speech voice on your computer.
  • Narrate Timelineview:
  • Narrate the movie using the playback in the preview window as your guide. The audio clip created appears on the Timeline when the voice narration ends.
  • Playback with audio (Timeline)view:
  • Watch the movie and hear the voice over parallel in the editorial view.
  • Add extra time (Timeline)view:
  • Easily insert some space in the Timeline by dragging the Playhead.
  • Upload to YouTube (SWFToVideo)view:
  • Express yourself to the whole world and let everybody see your movies by uploading them to YouTube directly!

New in Tanida Demo Builder 7.2 (Apr 22, 2010)

  • Convert your SWF files in Video Format ! AVI,MP4, WMV. Now you can upload your movies to Youtube, Vimeo for web sharing.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 7.1 (Apr 22, 2010)

  • A recent survey on Demo Builder's look shows that most users prefer the clasic interface from version 6 instead of the new interface from version 7. We have decided to restore the clasic interface from version 6 with all the good work from version 7 and create version 7.1. This way all functionalities are available with the most recent or the clasic interface.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 7.0.0.8 (Oct 17, 2008)

  • The user interface has been redesigned to provide greater ease-of-use and better functionality.
  • Zoom-n-Pan allows you to zoom in a specific area of your scene in order to focus the viewer's attention on that area or to show specific details.
  • Flash Video files add realism and depth to your movies. You can insert FLV files so that they play from any scene in your movie.
  • Automatically fit the screen capture to the active window.
  • A new balloon style, "custom" has been added in version 7 which allows you to fully customize a balloon in terms of color and shape.
  • Place a "Continue" button on a balloon and/or note. The movie will be paused, allowing the viewer to read the content of the balloon and/or note and to continue playing only when this button is clicked.
  • Now you can align the playerbar to top or bottom.
  • Add a Play button at the beginning of your movie. The movie will start playing only when you click the Play button.
  • Add a Replay button at the end of the movie and the viewer can play the movie again with one click.
  • New transitions per scene have been added: Dissolve, Newsflash
  • Execute JavaScript in a web browser. This option assumes you're publishing to HTML/SWF.
  • Now you can insert PNG images with alpha transparency and transparent/animated GIF files.
  • Customize the click and double-click effect by selecting the color, adjusting the radius and enabling/disabling the sound effect.
  • The Timeline has been improved.

New in Tanida Demo Builder 5.1 (Feb 19, 2007)

  • Record background audio at capture or preview time; New Events and Actions for full two-way Interactivity;
  • New 'At End' actions upon movie completion;
  • Localize: Translate and distribute internationally;
  • AutoCalculate Size/Time;
  • Globally apply font style/form