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For a handy resource to help you increase authoring productivity, check out these publications and books written by ToolBook users. The products listed here are not sold through SumTotal Systems; please contact the vendor directly with any questions.

• An Introduction to ToolBook Instructor 9
• OpenScript & Actions Editor Programming Reference Guide
• The Actions Editor, HTTP Post, and Simulations in ToolBook Instructor 9
• The ToolBook Companion: Solutions, Techniques, Expert Information, and OpenScript® Tips
• ToolBook Actions Editor Programmers Cheat Sheet
• ToolBook Catalog Objects - Fully Explained
• Using MS Agent in ToolBook

An Introduction to ToolBook Instructor 9

Target: ToolBook Instructor
Author: Tom Hall
Description:
This book is a good introductory resource for those wishing to get a quick start with ToolBook Instructor 9. The information found in this book covers the fundamentals of ToolBook Instructor with lots of hands-on lessons along with a variety of lessons on OpenScript. The Actions Editor, HTTP Post, and Simulations are covered in a different book. One module extensively covers the new SmartStyles and SmartPages features in ToolBook Instructor 9. This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Center.

Learn More: http://tcc-pub.com/TB9Intro/tb9Intro.htm
Vendor: TCC Publishing, Inc.

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OpenScript & Actions Editor Programming Reference Guide

Target: ToolBook Instructor
Author: Denny Dedmore
Description:
This book is useful for those wanting to program in ToolBook using either the OpenScript language or the Actions Editor. It details over 1000 terms and functions of both the Actions Editor as well as the OpenScript language, giving you a single programming reference to use. It even contains some powerful undocumented functions which you wont find listed in any other reference guide.

Learn more: www.toolbookhelp.com/books/openscriptrefguide/index.htm
Vendor: www.ToolBookHelp.com

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The Actions Editor, HTTP Post, and Simulations in
ToolBook Instructor 9

Target: ToolBook Instructor
Author: Tom Hall
Description:
This book provides a detailed look at the Actions Editor, HTTP Post, and the Simulation Editor in ToolBook Instructor 9. The book also includes information on using ActiveX controls in ToolBook as well as using Flash in both native and web-deployed ToolBook applications. This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Center.

Learn More: http://tcc-pub.com/TB9AE/tb9AE.htm
Vendor: TCC Publishing, Inc.

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The ToolBook Companion: Solutions, Techniques, Expert Information, and OpenScript® Tips

Target: ToolBook Instructor
Author: Jeff Rhodes & Chris Bell
Description:
If you use ToolBook to create training, this book is for you. With 450+ pages of articles and explanations, there is something here for every level of ToolBook developer. The first section, Training Solutions, contains articles on various aspects of using ToolBook to create training. These range from case studies to specific examples on when and how to use 3D animations in training. Learn about incorporating media into ToolBook as well as one approach to creating a tracking system in ToolBook. ToolBook Techniques, the book's second section, gets into more ToolBook-specific content. Creating Let-Me-Try simulations, OpenScript techniques, Installation approaches are all covered here. Expert Information includes over 200 important pieces of information on ToolBook. Whether discussing undocumented features, unexpected approaches, or critical solutions to common problems, you'll find valuable information here. Finally, OpenScript Tips include OpenScript examples with running commentary. You'll find approaches here that are unique and very helpful, even if you are going to export to the web.

Learn More: www.plattecanyon.com/toolbookCompanion.aspx
Vendor: Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation

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ToolBook Actions Editor Programmers Cheat Sheet

Target: ToolBook Instructor
Author: Denny Dedmore
Description:
Ever wished you had a consolidated easy to reference guide of all the Properties, Actions, Functions, and Events offered by the Actions Editor? Well, this cheat sheet is for you.

Learn More: www.toolbookhelp.com/books/aecheatsheet/index.htm
Vendor: www.ToolBookHelp.com

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ToolBook Catalog Objects - Fully Explained

Target: ToolBook Instructor and ToolBook Assistant
Author: Denny Dedmore
Description:
This book is an attempt to remove the mystery surrounding the vast number of Catalog objects in ToolBook. This book will detail the purpose and use of each of the catalog objects so that you have a full grasp of what ToolBook's catalog has to offer you.

Learn More: www.toolbookhelp.com/books/catalogobjects/booksfreepeek.htm
Vendor: www.ToolBookHelp.com

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Using MS Agent in ToolBook

Target: ToolBook Instructor
Author: M.E. Yoder
Description:
Using MS Agent In ToolBook is available as a PDF e-manual, plus a ToolBook program with all sample code intact. Upon purchase, we will email you the PDF file and accompanying ToolBook files in zip format. You are then free to either view the manual using Adobe Acrobat Reader, or print it for your own hard copy. The software is in ToolBook 6.1a format but can easily be updated by newer versions. All scripts remain within the software, which may be freely copied into your own ToolBook programs.

Learn More: www.plattecanyon.com/agentbook.aspx
Vendor: Platte Canyon Multimedia Software Corporation

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