In this week’s Tips & Tricks session, Prachi Jeewani, Customer Success Manager, walked us through the latest Hotspot Enhancements in SymTrain. She explained how these updates streamline the Sym creation process, improve reusability, save time for creators, and ensure consistency across simulations. The enhancements also give creators more flexibility and control when designing learner experiences.
Key Takeaways
- Copy & Reuse Coaching Tips: Easily duplicate coaching tips across screens to save time and maintain consistency.
- Focus Mode for Hotspots: Use the new Focus Hotspot option to bring one coaching tip to the front, making it easier to edit without distractions.
- Preview Preferences: Toggle hotspots on/off during creation to simplify editing and double-check accuracy before publishing.
- Reduce Screen Overload: Avoid cramming too many coaching tips on a single screen, duplicate screens (with or without hotspots), and break content into manageable steps for better learner focus.
- Speaker Icon Only Option: Hide text and display only the speaker icon so learners hear instructions without being distracted by on-screen text (helpful for intros, compliance, or narration).
- Flexible Font Sizes: Go beyond small/medium/large. Choose from a wide range (10–48) of new font sizes for better customization across coaching tips, dropdowns, and text fields.
- Consistency + Time Savings: These enhancements not only make Sym creation faster but also help ensure a polished, uniform experience for learners.
