Adobe Authorware 7

Authorware is a visual authoring tool for creating rich-media e-learning applications for delivery on corporate networks, CD/DVD, and the Web. Develop accessible applications that comply with learning management system (LMS) standards.

Create content by importing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and integrating them with other media, and then monitor student progress with data-tracking and database connectivity features.

Features:

Common Macromedia User Interface. Reduce learning time and speed development with the familiar Macromedia user interface. Dockable panels can be grouped together, collapsed, or expanded as needed, providing a smooth, highly configurable workflow.
Microsoft PowerPoint Import. Leverage existing PowerPoint presentations to create rich multimedia e-learning content.
DVD Playback. Integrate and play DVD video in Authorware applications. DVD video has replaced LaserDisc technology as the standard for interactive training and kiosk applications.
Accessible Content for People with Disabilities. Generate tab navigation and captions, and turn text into speech to comply with accessible software legislation. 
XML Import and Export. Create dynamic, data-driven applications by importing or exporting web-standard XML files into other applications.
JavaScript Support. Authorware uses the same JavaScript engine found in Macromedia Dreamweaver MX.
Learning Management System (LMS) Knowledge Objects. Create courseware that can connect to LMS systems and complies with standards from the Aviation Industry CBT Committee (AICC) or the ADL Shareable Courseware Object Reference Model (SCORM). Users work with the wizard to decide what information to get or send to the LMS. Knowledge Objects handle all the complicated back-end communications with the LMS. LMS Knowledge Objects can communicate through ADL and HACP, as well as over LANs.
One-Button Publishing to Learning Management Systems. Deliver e-learning applications with the click of a button to an LMS. This feature integrates and automates all the steps in the packaging and uploading of your content to LMS systems, making deployment simple.
Fully Scriptable Properties. All properties within Authorware can now be scripted. This makes it easier for advanced developers to create commands, Knowledge Objects, and extensible content.
Play back Authorware e-learning applications on systems compatible with Mac OS X.

System Requirements:

• Intel Pentium processor or higher
• Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, and Windows XP (Windows XP preferred)
• 64 MB free available system RAM to open one application (128 MB recommended)
• Additional RAM to open multiple applications simultaneously
• 120 MB hard disk space
• 800 x 600 monitor resolution and higher