Epiplex500 is a systems knowledge, training and process improvement tool. This
application enables the capture or recording of user actions on mainstream Windows,
Java, Green Screen applications and others including IE browser based, SAP, Oracle, MATLAB, PeopleSoft, CAD (CATIA, UGNX, etc). The recorded sequences of events are
transformed into individual steps with descriptions and images which can be obtained
in a variety of desired interactive simulation, eLearning, training and document types
Epiplex500 is for use within an organization to capture, create and deploy a comprehensive library of automated documentation and simulations. The developer license of this package given to an organization will recognize capture licenses specific
to that organization. The developer licenses are 'locked' for the capture files of that organization.
Epiplex500 is licensed to provide multiple concurrent, portable perpetual & annual licenses for all software and server components. End user licenses for Epiplex500 generated simulations and documents are free and unlimited. The organization is given
a user key that ensures that Epiplex500 is used only within that particular organization.
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 Capture: Shadow actions performed on
Mainstream Windows, Java & Green screen
applications – IE browser based,
SAP, Oracle,
MATLAB, PeopleSoft, CAD (CATIA, UGNX)
etc. – convert the sequence of events to
step-by-step instructions
with screenshots.
 Store: Store capture files so they can be
reused.
Develop & Edit: Review, compile, sort & sequence the files to get the desired output.
Add annotations - callouts
(help bubbles),
sticky notes & audio/video elements.
 Content Management Server (ERMS):
Web-based application facilitates the
management and distribution of
content
created by multiple authors – even if they
happen to be in diverse geographical
locations. Documents and
simulations can be
collaboratively modified or edited quickly and
efficiently in response to rapidly varying
business processes. ERMS also manages
different versions of files and integrates
Legacy, external (single files)
and Epiplex500
generated content. It keeps users informed
of any changes made to content of their
interest by
automatic alerts.
 Publish: Documentation and Training – in
Word, Adobe pdf, PowerPoint, Excel
HTML, and XML – Interactive
Simulations and
industry- compliant eLearning – in Flash and
DHTML formats. Simulations comprise the
following modes:
Show: Lets the learner observe the on
screen interactions as a series of annotated
images in a simulation.
Guide: Interactive mode that provides
feedback when the learner does a process
step incorrectly. This is a practice
mode
where the learner carries out the process
in the simulation.
Test: This is an assessment mode where the
understanding of the learner about the
process is tested. This mode tracks
the steps
carried out and evaluates the learner by
giving a score.
 Technical Documents (Software
documentation and manuals, User guides,
System procedure guides, Sign-off
documents, Task ‘cue' cards)
 Microsoft Word (.doc)
Acrobat Reader (.pdf)
Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)
Microsoft Excel (.xls)
XML (.xml) – DocBook Compliant
Web documents (HTML)
 Simulations (Audio-Visual) & eLearning (Playback, Practice and
Test modes)
Web-based (DHTML) – SCORM® Compliant
Flash Movie (.swf) – SCORM® Compliant
Workflow based (DHTML)
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| *Training content developers |
Create content for training |
| Process management team |
Ensure employees adhere to best practices |
| Project managers |
Create service manuals and process documentation
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| Documentation managers |
Manage the productivity of document generation |
| Training managers |
Create training manuals, classroom slides, training guides and end
user cue cards |
| Software developers |
Create System documentation, installation guides and user guides |
| HR & Office managers |
Document business processes, staff support and induction (on boarding) manuals |
| Risk managers |
Standardize and document business processes |
| Change managers |
Rapidly Document and distribute process change
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| Technical writers |
Create technical documentation & installation guides |
| System administrators |
Create System documentation, installation guides and user guides |
| Help desk professionals |
Create task specific assistance information |
| Compliance managers |
Create & deploy process documentation at the time of Performance of
a task |
| Transition managers |
Capture business processes from client sites and create sign-off documents |
| QA managers |
Create test scripts & test case procedures exportable to
Test automation tools |
| Product managers |
Capture business processes from client sites and create sign-off documents |
| System fault diagnostics |
Create documentation that addresses systems latency |
| Performance consultants |
Map the business procedures, do a skills-gap analysis and suggest
ways of improving
productivity |
| System implementers & integrators |
Map business processes during implementation and integration and
provide post-
implementation training |
| Learning & Development specialists |
Create classroom training, standards-compliant eLearning, and single
learning
objects that can be embedded in LMS/LCMS |
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Capture |
| Wide Spectrum of Application capture |
Since Epiplex500 capture is application agnostic, it can be used on mainstream Windows, Java, Green Screen applications and others including IE browser based, SAP, Oracle, MATLAB, PeopleSoft, CAD (CATIA, UGNX, etc). |
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| Robust and accurate application capture |
This decreases the effort post capture for publication-ready content. It reduces the
turn around time required to develop content. Owing to the sophisticated Epiplex500
capture technology, menu selections, mouse movements and events, typing, drop
down lists and other controls are comprehensively captured. |
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| Template based Sentence description |
Automates the translation of the captured steps into readable step descriptions (sentences). These sentences are generated through a sentence template which
can be edited or a new template can be created to suite the organization's
standards.
New sentence formats can be created in different languages as well. Formatting
(Font Name, Size, etc) of sentences is also applied through templates. Facilitates the
application of a consistent style and format to all content.
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| Full Motion Capture |
This feature enables the SME to record the screen actions in the form of a full motion
movie. This is useful when any object in motion has to be captured and simulated.
Typically used in engineering design applications (CAD/CAM) training where 3D
objects are used.
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| Adding Notes |
Enables the Subject Matter Expert to add process information to the content.
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| Aliases |
Some applications to be captured may not support capture of the names of objects
like Text Boxes, Dropdown List Boxes, Check Boxes, and Buttons etc. or may not
have names for some of the objects. The alias names defined automatically get
applied to the objects in all future captures on the application.
Increases the accuracy and consistency of step descriptions during a process
capture. |
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| Securing & Masking texts |
Post capture any field can be marked as secured and the text can be masked. Once
marked as secure, all future captures of that field will be treated as a secure control.
Permits securing of sensitive information like password fields and Social Security
Number in published content. |
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| Image Masking |
Post capture sensitive information can be masked thereby preventing the flow of
information into the published content. |
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Develop & Edit – Epiplex500 |
Annotations |
Rich editing capabilities allow adding annotations like Call outs (Help Bubbles) and
Sticky notes. This assists in providing more information to the end users at each step
level.
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Information step |
Provides detailed description of a step or process like images, links to external documents, websites, etc. Allows the developer to include additional information or description to any key step of a process, if required.
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Audio and Video |
Audio and video files can be attached to the steps of a simulation output.
This feature enables the transfer of the tacit knowledge of the developer to the
end users. |
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| Template based outputs |
The simulation and document outputs are template based. Epiplex500 provides
various templates along with the product installation. New custom templates can
be developed through an editor. Organizations can develop and publish content in
accordance with their corporate standards, themes and layouts. |
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