RoboHelp tool speeds flash-based Web 'movies'

San Diego, Ca. -- As multimedia catches on in a wide number of network connected iAs, cell phones and desktop computers, eHelp Corp. is complementing its RoboHelp on-line help software with a set of tools to allow quick creation of vector-graphics-based Flash movies of any software or Web-based application.

Called RoboDemo 4.0, it is designed to allow relatively unsophisticated users to create professional level online product demos, and training, and technical support Flash-based multimedia presentations.

Simulations created with RoboDemo 4.0 can be easily viewed on a Web site or intranet, burned on CD, emailed to an end user or integrated into a Help system.

RoboDemo records the use of any application, or on-screen activity, and instantly creates a movie in Macromedia's Flash format with visible and audible mouse clicks.

Flash movies created with RoboDemo can be easily enhanced by adding rollover and transparent captions and images, audio, interactive text entry and click boxes, hyperlinks, special effects and additional enhancements.

RoboDemo 4.0 is designed, the company said, to automate procedures that normally require programming or media specialists, including auto-text captions, and creation of "movie gallery" web pages, access movies from one location, as well as the ability to quickly edit movies by making universal changes to objects without having to edit frame by frame and the ability to copy and paste multiple frames and objects multiple times.

List price for RoboDemo 4.0 $349.