The Recordings and Sessions area allows System Administrators to manage the recording and simulation components used throughout SimCapture Enterprise. From this area, administrators can configure annotations, review recording device configurations, and manage simulator connections that support session capture, evaluation, and reporting.

Proper configuration of these components helps ensure accurate session tracking, meaningful reporting, and a consistent simulation experience.

Before You Begin

Before working in the Recordings and Sessions area, keep the following in mind:

• Only System Administrators can access and manage these settings.
• Recording devices, simulators, and application integrations are typically configured during the technical implementation or system build phase.
• For hardware, network, or device-related issues, contact your organization's technical support team or Laerdal Technical Support.

Components Managed in Recordings and Sessions

The Recordings and Sessions area includes the following administrative tools:

Annotation Library

The Annotation Library serves as a centralized repository for all annotations available within SimCapture. Annotations can be added to scenarios, used during live sessions, and included in reporting to help educators track important learner actions and events.

Annotations are often used to:

• Identify key learner behaviors
• Mark important moments during a simulation
• Track performance trends
• Support debriefing discussions
• Generate scenario-based reports and analytics

Organizing annotations into groups can help keep large annotation libraries easy to manage.

Add an Annotation

1. Navigate to Recordings and Sessions > Annotation Library .
2. Select Edit.
3. (Optional) Select an existing annotation group or create a new group.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Add Annotation.
5. Enter the annotation information.
6. Select Save.

Customize an Annotation

You can customize annotations by assigning a unique icon and color.

1. Select Edit next to the annotation.
2. Choose an icon.
3. Select a color.
4. Select Save.

Customizing annotations can help instructors quickly identify annotation types when reviewing sessions.

Create and Manage Annotation Groups

Annotation Groups help organize related annotations into meaningful categories.

Examples include:

• Communication Skills
• Clinical Assessment
• Teamwork
• Patient Safety
• Debriefing Markers

Create an Annotation Group

1. Navigate to Recordings and Sessions > Annotation Library .
2. Select Edit.
3. Select Add Annotation Groups.
4. Enter a group name.
5. Select Save.

After creating a group, you can:

• Add annotations to the group
• Move annotations between groups using drag and drop
• Reorder groups
• Expand or collapse groups for easier navigation

Recording Devices

The Recording Devices section displays the recording hardware configured within your SimCapture environment. Recording devices are typically installed and configured during implementation and generally do not require ongoing administrator management.

To review configured devices:

1. Navigate to Recordings and Sessions > Recording Devices .
2. Review the list of configured devices and their status.

If a recording device is unavailable, disconnected, or not functioning as expected, contact your technical support team. 

Simulators

The Simulators section allows administrators to manage simulator connections used within SimCapture. While most simulators are configured during implementation, additional simulators can be added as needed.

Add a Simulator

1. Navigate to Recordings and Sessions > Simulators.
2. Enter the following information:
   • Name
   • Company
   • Model
3. Enter the simulator's IP address.
4. Add any optional notes.
5. Select Save.

Best Practices

To maintain an organized and effective simulation environment:

• Group related annotations together using Annotation Groups.
• Use consistent naming conventions for annotations.
• Apply meaningful icons and colors to improve recognition during session review.
• Periodically review simulator listings to ensure they remain current.
• Contact Technical Support before modifying recording device configurations in production environments.