Tips and Tricks: Sym Creation - Audio Visual Sym

This week’s Tips & Tricks session on Sym Creation: Audio Visual Syms provided essential guidelines for building engaging and flexible Audio Visual Syms in SymTrain. Part of our monthly Sym Creation series, this session covered effective setup techniques, options for editing and cloning, visual requirements, and the use of interactive hotspots to ensure trainees have an immersive and hands-on experience. Emphasizing efficiency and adaptability, these practices enable Sym creators to design impactful Syms that are easy to update and tailor to training needs.

Key Takeaways

• Image Replacement Flexibility: If platform updates require visual changes, you can seamlessly replace images in existing Syms without disrupting the layout or needing to recreate hotspots and conversation flow. This feature allows for smooth updates, maintaining the integrity and structure of the Sym while incorporating the latest platform visuals.
• Sym Creation Access: Begin creating Syms from the Syms tab in your Sym Creator account for full access to all design and editing features, as starting from the Home tab restricts functionality.
• Editing and Cloning Options: When making minor adjustments, such as small text or verbiage changes, use the edit function. However, for substantial modifications, consider cloning the Sym to preserve the original version, which can serve as a valuable reference if you need historical content or previous design elements.
• Image Requirements for Visual Syms: For a polished and professional display, upload images in 1920 x 1080 pixels. You can prepare images using PowerPoint, Canva, or SymTrain’s built-in editing tools and save them in compatible formats like JPG, JPEG, or PNG to maintain visual clarity and alignment across screens.
• Interactive Hotspots and Flow Control: Each screen in a Visual Audio Sym must include either a script line or an interactive hotspot (e.g., buttons, dropdowns, checkboxes, text fields) that requires trainee action before advancing. Non-interactive hotspots, like highlights or coaching tips, can be added to enhance guidance and clarity but do not require interaction to progress.

If you missed something or want to revisit the session, check out the full session video: