Updates and Enhancements

• Per-Video Listening Loop: Updated the Player to enable per-video listening loops (the resting video of the character, which plays while a learner is selecting their response. This allows users to customize loops, which especially comes in handy when a character’s appearance may change through the progression of a scene.
• Improved PDF Export Layout: Added a structured PDF page layout for each Module Entity, making exported documents more readable and organized.
• Point Values Removed from Communication Styles: Removed communication score point values from communication styles in scripts since the score is automatically tallied out of 100.
• Checkbox for Custom Voiceover: Introduced a checkbox in the Narrator field to indicate whether a voiceover is custom or system-generated, improving clarity for voiceover selections.
• Expanded Character Name Limits: Increased the maximum Character Choice Branching name length from 35 to 50 characters, allowing for more detailed character names.
• Better Handling of Custom Character Names: If users add a custom character name, it will no longer be replaced with a default Synthesia character name, ensuring user-defined characters remain intact.
• Character Choice Enhancements: Users can now add and delete characters in the Character Choice Branching entity, providing more control over branching conversations.
• Quiz Loading Updates: Optimized quiz loading performance while authoring a quiz question with multiple responses.
• Module Frozen Indicator and Tooltip: A hover tooltip has been added to provide context to the user when a module is set to “frozen” to prevent changes.
• 360 Video Naming Consistency: Standardized naming conventions for 360 videos, preventing inconsistencies in module management.
• Long Scene Name Input Improvements: Long scene names now wrap to the next line instead of being cut off, ensuring full visibility when renaming entities.
• Increased Body Text Limit for Closing Entities: The body text limit for Closing Entities has been increased to 250 characters, allowing for more detailed closing statements.

Bug Fixes

• Duplicated Module Status Reset: Fixed an issue where duplicated modules retained incorrect statuses; the status is now reset properly upon duplication.
• Module Narrator & Scene Setup Fields: Resolved an issue where narration fields were modified after script generation, ensuring narrator text remains consistent.
• Switching Characters on Dropdown: Fixed an issue where switching characters in the dropdown redirected users to chat conversation instead of the script tab when the character tab had been completed.
• Deleting Text in Fields: When deleting text from a text field and exiting, the last saved value will now correctly display if the text was not actually deleted.
• Firefox Autofocus Bug: Addressed a Firefox-specific autofocus issue. The issue is no longer reproducible.

Updates and Enhancements

• Timed Decision Functionality: Introduced the ability to set time constraints on decision-making points within modules, enhancing the realism and urgency of scenarios.
• Voice Onboarding Pre-Filled Text: Voice onboarding sections now come with pre-filled instructional text, streamlining the setup process for new modules.
• Conditional Branching Default Behavior: Conditional branching now operates with a default path when no specific conditions are set, simplifying the creation of decision trees.
• Add New Entity to Top of Sections: Users can now add new entities to the top of scenes, intros, or outros, providing greater flexibility in content structuring.
• Drag-and-Drop for Conditional Branching: Enhanced drag-and-drop functionality allows for adding conditional branching as the first element in scenes, improving script organization.
• Video Element Text Description Field: A new text description field has been added to video elements, enabling detailed annotations and context.
• Script Input Expansion for Avatars: Extended the script input field for avatars, allowing for more comprehensive dialogue entries.
• Increased Character and Learner Text Limits: Expanded the character limits for both character and learner text fields in scripts, accommodating more detailed interactions.
• Quiz Explanation Length Increase: Extended the allowable length for quiz explanations, facilitating more thorough instructional content.
• Character Intro Narration Limit Increase: Increased the character limit for character introduction narrations, allowing for more detailed character backstories.
• Quiz Feedback Toggle: Introduced a toggle option in quiz elements to show or hide feedback, providing control over the learning experience.
• Manual Voiceover Uploads: Implemented the ability to manually upload voiceover files wherever voice input is required, offering greater flexibility in content creation.
• Question Style Dropdown: Added a "style" dropdown menu for questions, enabling users to select different formatting options to suit their needs.
• Narrator Addition to Feedback Entity: Users can now assign a narrator to feedback entities, enhancing the delivery of feedback within modules.
• Moment Renaming in Conversations: Moments within conversations can now be renamed, improving clarity and organization in complex scenarios.
• Character Choice Branching Narration: Added narration capabilities to character choice branching, enriching the storytelling aspect of modules.

Bug Fixes

• Component Addition Post-Deletion: Resolved an issue where users were unable to add a new component after deleting all existing components within a group.
• Character Name Retention: Fixed a bug where character names were not being remembered across different sections of a module.
• Entity Addition Error: Addressed an error that occurred when adding a new entity to the first position in a group.
• Pre-Post Question Addition Error: Fixed an issue where adding a pre-post question failed when the outro group contained only a closing entity.
• Canvas Group Endpoint Update: Updated the POST /v2/canvasGroups endpoint to support adding entities before a specified entity, enhancing API flexibility.
• Video ID Saving Post-Generation: Corrected an issue where video IDs were not saved correctly after module generation for all output formats.
• Quiz Answer Retention: Fixed a bug in the Player where quiz answers were not being retained, ensuring user responses are saved appropriately.
• Conversation Flow with Deactivated Moment 0: Resolved an issue where conversations were skipped if Moment 0 was deactivated, ensuring proper narrative flow.
• Survey Question Multiple Answers: Improved the handling of multiple answers in survey questions, allowing for more comprehensive data collection.
• Module Name Display in Edit Modal: Fixed an issue where the wrong module name was displayed in the edit module name modal.
• Character Intro Thumbnail Saving: Addressed a bug where changing a character in Character/Location did not save the CharacterIntro thumbnail.
• Conversation Skipping Without Character Intro: Fixed an issue where conversations were skipped if a Character Intro entity was missing, ensuring continuity.
• Narrator Text Limit Adjustment: Corrected the narrator text limit, allowing up to 5,000 characters instead of 3,000 characters.
• Final Outcome Feedback Addition: Resolved an issue preventing the addition of additional outcomes in the "Final Outcome Feedback Group" section.
• Thread Deletion on Moment Removal: Implemented functionality to automatically delete threads when their associated moments are deleted, maintaining script integrity.
• Voice Onboarding Instruction Subtext: Added missing instructional subtext to voice onboarding sections to guide users through the process.
• Script Completion Status: Adjusted the status in scripts to accurately reflect completion, ensuring proper workflow progression.
• Video Can be Uploaded before A.I. Generation: Added functionality to assign videos to conversations before A.I. video generation, streamlining the development process.
• Final Outcome Feedback Text: Removed extraneous text in the final outcome feedback group to enhance clarity.
• Module Playback in Preview: Fixed an issue where certain modules would not play during preview, ensuring a seamless review experience.
• Legacy Conversation Playback: Addressed a bug preventing the playback of older conversations, restoring access to previous content.

• Duplicate Module Feature: Easily duplicate modules to streamline workflow and create variations of existing content.
• Enhanced Drag-and-Drop Sorting: Improved drag-and-drop functionality now prevents sorting errors.
• Extended Character Text Length: Users can now input longer text into the Character field in scripts. It was formerly 300 characters and is now 500 characters.
• Expanded Module Name Length: Increased the maximum allowable length for module names from 40 to 80 characters to accommodate more descriptive titles.
• Still Graphic Narration Length: Increased the length limit for still graphic narration from 300 to 500 characters.
• Renamable Scene Holders: Scene holders can now be renamed, allowing for better organization and clarity during module creation.
• New Final Outcome Feedback Entity: Introduced a dedicated Final Outcome Feedback Group for more robust feedback management.
• Activate/Deactivate Moment 0: Added the ability to activate or deactivate Moment 0, giving users greater control over module flow.
• "Publish Anyway" Option: Users can now publish modules with incomplete warnings by using the "Publish Anyway" option for faster iteration (as long as the incomplete entity is not a required entity).
• Short Disclaimer Text: Updated disclaimer text to 600 maximum characters.
  

Bug Fixes

• Module Generation and Syncing: Fixed an issue where modules failed to generate but videos rendered.
• Final Outcome Feedback Branching: Corrected an issue where feedback branching failed to retain intended behavior, ensuring proper logic flow.
  

Updates and Enhancements

• New Collaboration Tools: Start a comment thread on any entity using the 3-dot menu. Tag other collaborators and create multiple comment threads per entity. Add an emoji to a comment and attach documents as well.
  
• Audio File Performance: Audio files are now generated as MP3s, improving compatibility and performance.
• Support for Long-Format Quiz Responses: Both the Player and the Create platform now support the creation and use of Quiz entities with responses up to 85 characters long. 
• Editable Voice Onboarding: Support voice-over can now be added at voice onboarding.
• PDF Export of Module Data: Users can now export module data as PDF files, enabling easy sharing and review of module content.
• Moment 0 Field Limit: Introduced a field limit for Moment 0, so that users cannot enter more than 350 characters.
• Feedback Descriptions: Feedback descriptions are now editable and reactive to what communication style changes were made in the script.
• Updated Helper Text: The helper text for character introductions has been refined to provide clearer guidance during character creation.
• Empty Entity Support: The Player now gracefully handles empty entities without crashing, ensuring smoother playback.
• Pre/Post Survey Improvements: Updated naming and numbering conventions for pre- and post-module survey questions for better organization.
• Tab Key Navigation: Users can now use the Tab key to navigate to the next item in the script editor, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.
  

Bug Fixes

• Publish Error 400: Resolved an issue where asset generation failed with an error 400 when attempting to publish a module.
  
• Drag and Drop Issues: Addressed issues with drag-and-drop functionality for canvas items to ensure a smoother experience.
  

Release Update 12/20/2024

• Enhanced Asset Generation: Introduced a change to the way media is generated, which allows the app to implement changes to individual video clips with accuracy while increasing the limit for the number of unique modules that can be generated in a day.
  
• Updated Character Selection: Simplified the character selection process by aligning its functionality with other canvas components. Select a character by clicking on their thumbnail image. The pencil icon has been removed for a cleaner interface.
• Next Buttons Removed: A “Next” button no longer appears beneath each canvas item. 
• Improved Character Select Screen: Redesigned the character select screen to remove the oversized "Set character name" box and eliminated the "Next" button for a streamlined workflow.
• Updated Settings for Deleting & Adding Scenes: When the last scene is deleted, the Voice Onboarding entity is now also deleted. If the first scene is added, the Voice Onboarding entity is now automatically added to the intro section.
• New Still Graphic Component: Added a new component to support still graphics within the browser player.
• Audio Duration Limit: Improved the generation of audio files so that longer files may now play.
• Pre/Post Survey Updates: Default text for Pre/Post module survey questions has been updated for clarity.
• Path Feedback in Player: The Player now shows a red "X" for incorrect paths and a green checkmark for correct choices during interactions.
• UI "Go to Script" Update: An arrow now points to the right to improve user navigation.

Bug Fixes

• Character Photo Save Issue: Resolved an issue where character photos were not being saved properly.
• Trashcan on Canvas: Fixed a bug where the trashcan icon on the module canvas intermittently failed to work or display the delete modal correctly.
• Scene Navigation via Dropdown: Fixed an issue where navigating to a scene using the dropdown did not return to "Building the Scene" for partially completed sections.
• Question Deletion: Fixed an issue where certain "Question" items could not be deleted from the module canvas.
• "0" Characters Entered Now Displays: Corrected an issue where "0" was missing in the character limit field, to imply 0 characters entered during editing a text box.

Updates and Enhancements

• Survey Question Character Limit: Increased the character limit for survey question options to 35, enabling more generous responses.
• Improved Module Selection: Clicking a module thumbnail in the module selection screen now takes you directly to editing that module.
• Draggable Thank You Entity: Unlocked drag and drop functionality for the thank you entity if its not the last entity.
• Delete Icon on Thank You Screen: Removed the delete icon from the last Thank You screen to prevent accidental deletions.
• Thank You Narration: Updated helper text.
• Voice Onboarding Improvements: New modules now start with 1 scene, and a voice onboarding in the intro as the first element, which cannot be deleted.  
• Prohibited users from adding a second voice onboarding (which would be redundant )
• Prohibited users from moving voice onboarding out of the intro section. (Voice onboarding needs to occur before the first conversation).
• You may now move the voice onboarding entity anywhere you like within the intro.
• Refactored Branching Logic: Improved branching components for smoother module creation and navigation.
• New Upload Icons: Added upload icons for videos, character intros, module thumbnails, welcome screens, and still graphics to streamline file management.
• Simplified Likert Scale Branching Options: Simplified branching options at likert survey questions so that if a user selects 7 or lower, they are branched to Option A and if they select 8 or higher, they are branched to Option B.
• Script Navigation Update: After any information has been entered in the scene set up, you are now able to navigate to the script and leave the scene set up. 
• Video Size Error Message: Added clearer error messaging for videos that exceed a size limit of 5GB.
• Publishing Guidance Update: Improved publishing guidance to ensure modules meet all requirements before publishing. The publish button at the bottom of the Module Canvas is now always clickable. If there is a problem with the module, or an entity hasn’t been filled out, appropriate messaging will be shown to the user.
  

Bug Fixes

1. Script Generation Error: Fixed an issue where script generation failed, causing the module to get stuck on a white screen.
   

2. Question Entity ID Handling: Resolved issues where the ID field in question answers was removed when switching tabs, enabling branching, or adding/deleting answers.
   

3. Console Errors on Moment Changes: Fixed console errors that occurred when modifying moment fields.
   

Version 2.5

Updates and Enhancements

• Improved Guidance Text: Updated feedback guidance text to provide clearer instructions and answers.
• "Experience Onboarding" Default for Modules: Automatically includes "Experience Onboarding" on module creation for consistency.
• Enhanced Feedback Examples: Updated the image used for the "Show Example" feature in Feedback for better clarity.
• Simplified Labels: Removed the word "Script Writing" from labels to make them more user-friendly.
• Component Collapse on Navigation: Components now collapse automatically when the user navigates to the next section, keeping the interface clean.
• Streamlined Navigation Button: Changed the "Next" button label to "Go to Script" for improved clarity.
• Clarified Publishing Flow: Enhanced the "Go to Publish" button to make its purpose more intuitive.
• Module Info Section Update: Retitled the Module Info section for better alignment with its content.
• Simplified Menus: Removed numbers from menus and restructured them for a cleaner and more intuitive user experience.
• Improved Final Feedback Display: Moved the final outcome feedback into the Scene section for better organization.
• Canvas Expand/Contract UI Update: Enhanced the Module Canvas with a more responsive expand and contract interface.
• Custom Character Name: Added the ability to add a custom character name at character selection. We also added a character limit indicator to the name field for improved usability.
• Updated Disclaimer: Revised the "Thank You" screen disclaimer text to "Be respectful and considerate in your responses."
• Renamed Video Types: Renamed "2D Video" to "Regular Video" for clarity in module video options.
• Video Upload Instructions: Improved video upload instructions for a smoother experience.
• Survey Label Length: Updated survey question label length to a maximum of 30 characters for better display.
• Default Headline Update: Module names now auto-populate as the default headline on the Welcome screen.
• Custom Character Upload: Enabled uploading of custom character images into Character Select for personalized modules.
• Narrator Text Enhancements: Updated recommended narrator text in disclaimers and still graphics to improve engagement.
• Default Narrator Text: Improved default narrator text for character introductions, ensuring a consistent tone.
• Key Learning Moment Guidance: Enhanced script guidance for key learning moments, providing better clarity.

Bug Fixes

• Dragging Moments: Fixed issues with dragging moments, ensuring smooth interactions on the Module Canvas.
• Canvas Item Filling Issue: Resolved an issue where users were unable to fill certain canvas items.
• Locked Canvas Items: Locked canvas items are now non-expandable
• Video Generation Issues: Addressed a video element bug, ensuring seamless generation for modules.
• Module Deletion: Improved deletion flows for videos and elements to include confirmation prompts.
  

Updates and Enhancements

• Choice ID Integration: Every element that includes a choice now has a unique Choice ID, ensuring consistency and simplifying customization.
• Streamlined Module Creation: Module creation now begins with a conversation with the chatbot, providing a guided and intuitive start to the process.
• Improved Error Handling for Script Generation: Script generation now fails with a clear and visible error message, making it easier to identify and resolve issues.
• Failed Script Notification: Added a popup notification to alert users when script generation fails, providing immediate feedback.
• Enhanced Audio Generation Settings: Updated audio generation settings for both Stability and Similarity, delivering more natural and consistent voice output.
• Character Choice Branching: Introduced a new branching element for character choice, enabling dynamic and interactive conversations.

Bug Fixes

• Title Character Limit: Resolved an issue where block titles were limited to an insufficient number of characters.
• Module Completion Status: Fixed a bug where the module description and thumbnail were not marked as complete despite all fields being filled out.
• Video Generation Issue: Addressed an issue where videos were not generating for certain modules, ensuring consistent multimedia functionality.
• Delete Scene Confirmation: Implemented a confirmation flow when deleting a scene to prevent accidental deletions.
• Module Name Guidance Text: Updated the guidance text for module names to clarify naming requirements and improve usability.
  

Version 2.3