Running RELOAD

Instructions

Use these instructions to run RELOAD on a Windows platform. RELOAD was only tested on the Windows platform and is the only platform for which instructions have been provided.

To run RELOAD:

  1. Double click the ADL_SCORM_2004_RELOAD_Editor_1_1.jar file to launch the RELOAD application.
  2. Use the File menu to open an existing package or create a new package. You can also create a SCORM 2004 4th Edition package using the LSAL templates via the File menu.

Use the Help menu if you need assistance.

File Menu - Contains standard file action options and some RELOAD-specific actions. File Menu actions include:

  • New - Allows users to create a new IMS Metadata file, a new LOM Metadata file or a new SCORM Content Package.
    • IMS 1.2.2 Metadata File - Create a new stand-alone IMS Metadata file
    • LOM 1.0 Metadata File - Create a new stand-alone LOM Metadata file
    • ADL-R Metadata File - Create a new stand-alone ADL-R Metadata file
    • Healthcare LOM Metadata File - Create a new stand-alone Healthcare LOM Metadata file
    • ADL SCORM 1.2 Package - Create a new SCORM Version 1.2 Package
    • ADL SCORM 2004 3rd Ed. Package - Create a new SCORM 2004 3rd Edition Package
    • ADL SCORM 2004 4th Ed. Package - Create a new SCORM 2004 4th Edition Package
    • ADL SCORM 2004 Package from Template - Create a new SCORM 2004 Package using a predefined template. See ADL Guidelines for Creating Reusable Content with SCORM 2004 at www.ADLNet.gov for details about the SCORM templates and SCORM packages in general.
  • Open - Allows users to open existing IMS or SCORM content packages.
  • Import Resources - Allows users to import new resources into a content package from anywhere on their computer/system. The menu item brings up a file chooser dialog box and enables the user to navigate to the content of their choice. After identifying content, the file(s) are copied to the working directory of the current content package. You can add entire directories this way. If users choose to import an individual file, they may also choose to check the checkbox, 'Include dependent Files', which ensures that any associated images or style sheets are also copied into the content package working directory.
  • Save - Allows the users to save the information for their current content package.
  • Save As - Allows the users to save the information for their current content package with a new name.
  • Zip Content Package - Allows users to save their current content package.
  • Convert 1.2 > 2004 - The conversion functionality was disabled in this version of RELOAD. It may be enabled in a future ADL RELOAD release.
  • Convert to SCORM 2004 4th Edition - Allows users to convert SCORM 2004 3rd Edition packages to SCORM 2004 4th Edition packages. Note: This does not include run-time updates.
  • Recent Files - Provides access to the last four recently edited content packages.
  • Exit - Quits RELOAD. You will be prompted to save any unsaved work.

Edit Menu - Contains the standard edit action options as well as some specific actions relevant to RELOAD Editor. Edit Menu actions include:

  • Undo - Allows users to undo the last action
  • Redo - Allows users to redo the last action
  • Cut - Allows users to cut the current selection (into the clipboard). This option works for both files and text.
  • Copy - Allows users to copy the current selection (into the clipboard). This option works for both files and text.
  • Paste - Allows users to paste the contents of the clipboard into the current position. This option works for both files and text.
  • Delete - Allows users to delete the current selection. This option works for both files and text.
  • Move Up - Allows users to move the selected file UP within the content package
  • Move Down - Allows users to move the selected file DOWN within the content package
  • Context Sensitive Items - The remainder of this menu contains context sensitive items. The menu is generated dynamically based on the node selected in the content package tree view. For example, if you select an item, the Sequencing Editor is available with the Edit Sequencing Menu Item.

Debug Menu - Provides the ability to view the schemas for metadata and manifest files. You can also access validation functionality via the Debug Menu. The following list details the schemas that can be viewed. In addition, the Validate SCORM 2004 4th Edition Manifest menu item validates the manifest file in accordance with the SCORM 2004 4th Edition Application Profiles:

  • IMS Metadata 1.2.1 Schema
  • IMS Metadata 1.2.2 Schema
  • LOM Metadata 1.0 Schema
  • IMS Content Packaging 1.1.2 Schema
  • IMS Content Packaging 1.1.3 Schema
  • ADL SCORM 1.2 Schema
  • ADL SCORM 2004 3rd Edition Schema
  • ADL SCORM 2004 4th Edition Schema
  • Validate SCORM 2004 4th Edition Manifest
  • IMS Simple Sequencing 1.0 Schema

Options Menu - Contains RELOAD preferences and look and feel options. Options Menu actions include:

  • Preferences - Consists of 3 tabbed windows. Specifically, General, Content Packager and Metadata Editor tabs are available.
  • Look and Feel - Allows users to choose the overall look of the RELOAD Editor software.

View Menu - Contains specific options to allow users to view their content package. View Menu actions include:

  • View File - Allows users to view any file within the package in a web browser.
  • Preview Content Package - Allows users to preview the whole content package in a web browser.
  • RTE Package View - Imports the package into the SCORM 2004 4th Edition Sample Run-Time Environment (SRTE) Version 1.1.1 available at www.ADLNet.gov. To use this menu option, the SRTE must be installed on the same PC as the RELOAD Editor.
  • Status Window - Allows users to choose to display or hide the Java status window. Any informational Java messages are displayed there and may be useful if you discover a bug in the software.

Note: There is no API instance in RELOAD when you view a file using the View File or Preview Content Package menu options listed above. If you launch a SCO, it will not find an API instance. This may result in unexpected behaviors. ADL recommends testing your package in the latest SCORM 2004 Test Suite. You can also view sequencing and additional run-time behaviors by downloading and running the SCORM Sample Run-Time Environment (SRTE). The Test Suite and SRTE are available at www.ADLNet.gov

Window Menu - Provides a list of currently open files (content packages) and provides options for how these open windows are arranged on the screen. Window Menu actions include:

  • Cascade - Allows users to organize open windows into a cascade pattern for easy on screen navigation
  • Tile Horizontally - Allows users to tile windows down the screen for easy comparison
  • Tile Vertically - Allows users to tile windows across the screen for easy comparison
  • Dynamic Open File Item(s) - Displays a list of open files or packages at the bottom of the Window Menu

Help Menu - Provides access to RELOAD help and about content. Help Menu actions include:

  • Help - Available by choosing this menu item, or by pressing F1.
  • About ADL SCORM 2004 RELOAD Editor - Provides details about RELOAD Editor software, including contributors, copyright and contact information. It is also the easiest place to find out the version number and date of RELOAD Editor.