We're excited to introduce the Transcription tab-now available in Session Views for all sessions in SimCapture! This new feature enhances your ability to review, analyze, and share session content by providing a full-text transcript of spoken dialogue captured during the session.

What is the Transcription Tab?

The Transcription tab is a dedicated space within each session view that displays a timestamped transcript of all audio captured during the session. It allows users to:

• Quickly scan what was said during the session
• Jump to specific moments in the video by clicking on transcript lines
• Search for keywords or phrases
• Copy and share relevant excerpts for debriefing or documentation

How to Use It

1. Navigate to any session in SimCapture. Sessions without audio cannot be transcribed.
2. Select the new Transcription tab in the Session Viewer.
3. Select the Generate Transcript button to begin transcription.
4. A loading indicator will appear while the transcript is being processed.
5. Once complete, the transcript will be displayed in full, synced with session timestamps.

Note: Transcription accuracy may vary based on audio quality, speaker clarity, and background noise.

How to Delete a Transcript

Users with the appropriate permissions-Scenario Editing (Pro) or Course Editing (Enterprise and Enterprise + CCM)-can delete a transcript by:

1. Navigating to the Summary tab within the desired session.
2. Select the kebab menu (3 vertical dots) option (visible only to users with editing permissions).
3. Select Delete.
4. Select the Delete transcripts option.
5. Select Delete.

Once deleted, the transcript can be re-generated at any time using the Generate Transcript button.

Key Features

• Speaker Identification Transcripts include speaker differentiation to provide context based on the number of users in the session.
• Time-Synced Playback Click any line in the transcript to jump to that exact moment in the session video.
• Searchable Text Use the search bar to find specific terms or topics discussed during the session.
• Transcript Deletion & Regeneration Users with Scenario Editing permissions (Pro) or Course Editing permissions (Enterprise and Enterprise + CCM) can delete transcripts. Deleted transcripts can be re-generated at any time using the Generate Transcript button.
• Locale-Aware Transcription The system takes into account the locale setting configured in System Settings when generating transcripts. This ensures that transcription is optimized for the language and regional dialect selected, improving accuracy and readability.

Permissions & Access

Access to the Transcription tab is governed by your existing session permissions. If you can view the session video, you'll also be able to view and generate transcripts.

FAQs

Can SimCapture transcribe the recordings of any Session in my Sessions List?

Well, almost… SimCapture can transcribe a recording only if a valid audio file is associated with the video. If no audio is present when the recording is captured, a transcription will not be generated.

Is transcription available in different languages?

Yes! Transcriptions are generated in the language set in each SimCapture site's Setup > General > Languages setting.

Who can view transcripts?

Anyone who can view a Session can also view the transcript for that Session.

Who can create transcripts in previously recorded sessions?

Any user with access to a past Session (that does not already have a transcript) can generate one by clicking the Generate Transcript button.

Who can delete transcripts?

Only users with the role of SysAdmin or Session Owner can delete transcripts.

Will this transcript enable assessment based on AI?

Not yet. This feature is a first step toward AI-based assessment, but it is not included in the current release (MVP).

Can we edit and modify translated text that was not transcribed properly?

No. Like Microsoft Teams and other AI-generated transcripts, SimCapture provides a disclaimer:

"Transcription provided by AI. Please check for accuracy." There is no built-in editor or approval system for modifying transcripts.

Does transcription work with Mobile Camera if multiple devices are recording at the same time?

Yes, as long as the sessions are being captured while connected to the system.

Note: Offline mobile sessions are not supported in the MVP.

Does transcription work for SimCapture with Skills recordings?

Yes. SimCapture with Skills recordings are transcribable once they are accessible from the Sessions list.