Managing Sessions in SimCapture Pro
A Step-by-Step Guide for Administrators to Import, Edit, and Manage Sessions in SimCapture Pro
Table of Contents
- SimCapture Cloud Release Notes
- SimCapture Cloud Administrator and Faculty Help
- SimCapture Cloud Learner Help
- SimCapture On-Premise Help
- SimCapture for Skills Help
- SimCapture Mobile Camera App Help
- SimCapture Companion Apps Help
- SimCapture Cloud Use Cases
- Integrations Help
- Hardware and Network Technical Information Help
- Glossary
- Samaritan
This guide explains how to manage sessions in SimCapture Pro, including importing videos, editing session details, managing users, and using annotations and logs.
Things to Know Before You Begin
- Access Level: Only System Administrators and Administrators can use the features described here.
- Remote Access: Administrative functions and session debriefing can be done remotely.
- Account Help: If you need your username, password, or account access, contact your system administrator or email Support.
- Recording Limits: Maximum recording time is 4 hours or until the file size reaches 4GB.
Key Terms
Term | Description |
---|---|
Summary | Displays basic session info. Owners and contributors can edit/delete the session via the icon in the upper right. |
People | Users are grouped as: • Owners - Full control, including deletion. • Contributors - Can edit/annotate. • Participants - Can annotate and view others' annotations (if permitted). • Viewers - View-only access. |
External Link | Allows non-SimCapture users to view session video without logging in. Does not include session metadata. |
Annotate | Add predefined or ad-hoc annotations to the session timeline. |
Event Log | Shows all annotations. Select an item to jump to that point in the video. |
Import a Session Video
- Go to Sessions in the Global Navigation bar and select Import.
- Select Choose File or drag your video file to upload.
- While uploading, fill in:
- Scenario
- Title
- Organization
- Location
- Notes
- Session Date/Time
- Select Save once all videos show a ✅ green check mark.
Transcoding time varies. If it takes longer than 15 minutes, you'll receive an email when it's ready.
Edit a Session
Summary Tab
Edit session details like:
- Scenario, Title, Organization, Location
- Simulator, Date, Start/End Time
- Notes, Views
- View Activity (hover for exact timestamps)
Select the kebab menu (⋮) to edit.
People Tab
Manage user roles:
- Change Owner: Use the search bar.
- Add Contributors/Participants/Viewers: Use the search bar.
- Change Permissions: Select Change Permissions next to a user.
- Create External Link: Share session video externally.
Select Save when done.
Annotations
- Select an existing annotation to add it to the timeline.
- To create a new one, type the name and select Add as an ad-hoc annotation.
Event Log
- View or search annotations.
- Select the cloud icon to download the log as an Excel file.
- Use filters (blue pyramid icon) to show specific annotation types.
Reflections
The Reflection tab appears only if the selected scenario includes a reflection.
View a Recorded Session
- Go to the SimCapture website.
- Log in with your credentials or SSO.
- Find your session:
- Use the Quick Debrief pod if it was your last session.
- Or select Sessions and select the session title.
- The video will auto-play. Use the play/pause button to control playback.
- To annotate or edit, open the sidebar using the blue tab on the right.
Trim a Session (Optional)
- Select the video, then the Trim icon in the lower right.
- Make edits and select Save.
Trimming replaces the original video. All evaluations transfer to the edited version.
Return to Session List
- Hover over the blue line at the top to reveal the navigation bar.
- Or use your browser's back arrow.