Quickstart Guide: Starting a New Session in SimCapture Pro
Learn how to set up and start a SimCapture Pro session in just a few easy steps.
Written by Jeri Ellis
Updated at July 24th, 2025
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 walks you through the steps to start a new session in SimCapture Pro, including selecting a room, configuring session details, and beginning your recording.
Things to Know Before You Begin
- If you need your SimCapture URL, username/password, or do not have an account, please contact your System Administrator or SimCapture Support.
- You must be logged into your SimCapture organization to start a session.
Room Status Indicators
Before starting a session, check the room status:
- Blue: Room is available for use.
- Red: Room is currently in session. You may join if permitted.
- Yellow: Room has no audio or video inputs. Check your camera and microphone connections.
- Gray: Room is offline. Contact your system administrator or SimCapture Support if this appears unexpectedly.
How to Start a New Session
- Log in to your SimCapture organization.
- On the Home page, select Start New Session in the room you want to use.
- Fill in the session details:
- Title
- Scenario (optional)
- Organization
- Location
- Simulator (optional)
- Participants (begin typing a name, then select to add)
- Notes (optional)
- Select the desired video and audio feeds.
- Select Start to begin recording.
Ending the Session
When your session is complete, select the Stop button (a large red icon) to end the recording.