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Released in December 2010, the upgrades in A2J Author® 4.0 focus on improving the interview experience for the end-user. Some additions are “senior-focused” including the ability for the end-user to control the font size and sound volume. Version 4.0 also incorporated several new features as well as improvements upon existing features, including:
- Audio/Video Start/Stop/Rewind: In addition to having control over the volume of audio and video clips, end users may now stop, start and rewind the clips. Additionally the audio/video control box includes an indicator of how long the audio or video clip is and how much of the clip is left while playing. These features will greatly benefit end-users with hearing impairments and limited literacy.
- Calculator: Authors of A2J Guided Interviews® may now choose to have a graphical calculator widget appear with any number or dollar field. When the end-user clicks the calculator icon a larger fully-functioning calculator pops up. The calculator feature helps ensure accuracy and makes it easier and more efficient for the end-user to complete questions.
- Calendar: Similar to the calculator, authors of A2J Guided Interviews® may choose to include a graphical calendar widget with any date field. When an end-user selects a date on the calendar, the chosen date automatically populates the date answer field in the question box. The calendar feature helps ensure accuracy and makes it easier and more efficient for the end-user to complete questions.
- Enhanced Save & Resume: With A2J Author® 3.0 end users gained the ability to save a partially answered interview and return at a later time to complete it. With A2J Author® 4.0 when an end-user launches an interview with a saved answer set they will begin on the question where they exited from.