How to Use Adobe Captivate Reviewer

If the training you are reviewing was created with Adobe Captivate you will need to use Adobe Captivate Reviewer to view the project and provide feedback to the author. This document will walk you through installing the Reviewer tool, loading the training, and exporting your feedback to share with the author.

Install

Note: The installation process is only required the first time you review materials from Adobe Captivate. Subsequent reviews can skip to the Review portion of the directions.

1. Download the zip file attached at the bottom of this page.
2. Unzip the file and save it to your Desktop.
   • Feel free to save to a different destination if you prefer, however, these directions will be written as if the file is on your desktop.
3. Open the ReviewerApp folder and the ReviewerApp folder inside of the first until you see Adobe Captivate Reviewer 7.exe
   
   
4. Right-click on Adobe Captivate Reviewer 7.exe and select Run as Administrator.
   • You only need to do this the first time you run the program.
     
5. Confirm the message that comes up.
6. Close the Adobe Captivate Reviewer window.

Review

1. Download to the desktop the .CREV file you were emailed.
   
2. Open the Adobe Captivate Reviewer 7.exe program.
   
3. Click on the Load Adobe Captivate Movie (.crev, .swf, or .zip) button.
   
4. Navigate to the Desktop and find the .CREV file you just saved and open it.
   
5. Click OK in the “Cannot access the comment store location” window.
   
6. Click the Play button in the middle of the screen.
   
7. Use the media controls and progress bar to navigate the training.
   

Leaving Comments

1. Pause playback at the point you want to leave a comment.
2. Click the Add Comment button in the bottom right corner.
   
3. Type your comment into the box that appears above the progress bar, and click Add when done.
   
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 until all comments are complete.

Return

1. Click on the Save Comments button.
   • Click OK in the “Save comments failed” window.
     
2. Click on the Export Comments button in the extreme bottom right corner.
   
3. Select the Desktop as your save location and click OK.
   
4. Reply to the email the author sent you with the .CREV file.
5. Attach the .XML file you just created and send the email.