Client Industry: Software
Software developers use Media 1 to create ShowMe! and TryIt! online simulations to get users up to speed quickly and reduce technical support calls.

For a demonstration of these or other Media 1 projects of interest, please contact
Chris Willis: (616) 935-1155 or cfwillis@media1.us.

Collage On-line Help DigiDox This on-line help system provides on-demand, step-by-step instructions for using an Adobe Acrobat software plug-in product. Award of Excellence. The Society for Technical Communication, West Michigan Shores Chapter. ServiceNet WBT Herman Miller, Inc. This course taught dealers how to use a custom web-based software package to broker deals. HP Production Flow Hewlett-Packard Company This web-based course trains users of Hewlett-Packard's new Production Flow publishing software. Designed for use with HP's proprietary GLeEM tool, the course includes HTML text along with Flash animations to teach important concepts. Award of Excellence, The Society for Technical Communication. NASA Accounting Software CBT KPMG/Strategic Advantage This course was designed to teach NASA agencies--using multiple computer platforms across the U.S.--how to use new accounting software. Integrated Distribution System CBT Meijer, Inc. This course trains warehouse managers and personnel in the use of complex warehouse management software. The course is divided into 15 smaller courses, such as Receiving, Shipping, Product Movement and Inventory. Vendor Scorecard Promo Meijer, Inc. A major Midwest retailer used this e-mercial to notify internal buyers and external vendors about their new web-based application, Vendor Scorecard. The fast-paced, upbeat e-mercial illustrated how the application could increase communication, remove concerns of negative reports, and help vendors and buyers work together to increase sales. Custom Reporting CBT Meijer, Inc. Managers from a major Midwest retailer needed to learn how to use the company's custom reporting software. Media 1 designed a CBT that provides a full overview of the software. Also included are a number of interactive answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Electronic Funds Transfer Online Help Meijer, Inc. A major Midwest retailer needed a help system for their cash register software. Media 1 built the help system to aid retail managers and personnel who use the software. Developer Web Site: Animated Tours Meijer, Inc. Built for Web developers and managers, this course is an introduction to a company's web resources.The course uses a series of animated tours, including Development Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, and more. A Development Wizard helps programmers determine their needs for creating web applications. Pharmacy PDX TryIt! CBT Meijer, Inc. A major Midwest retailer's pharmacists needed to learn how to use the company's new prescription management software. Media 1 created a software simulation to train pharmacists and make the new software understandable to them. Award of Merit, Society for Technical Communication. Integrated Distribution System On-line Help Meijer, Inc. This on-line help systems aids warehouse managers and personnel who use a complex warehouse management software package. Cash Office Help & TryIt! Tutorials Meijer, Inc. This course was designed to teach a major Midwestern retailer's personnel how to close and balance cash register drawers, handle deposits, maintain the drawers, and generate financial reports. Distinguished Award, Society for Technical Communication. International Online Communication Merit Award. 3D AutoCAD Course Thompson Learning/Delmar Learning Students used this training course to learn more about AutoCAD 3D. The course, which contained more than seven hours of video instruction, featured VCR-like control buttons. Also present were a glossary of terms and a quiz to help reinforce learning. Award of Excellence, The Society for Technical Communication. 2D AutoCAD Course Thompson Learning/Delmar Learning Students used this training course to learn more about AutoCAD 2D. The course, which contained more than seven hours of video instruction, featured VCR-like control buttons. Also present were a glossary of terms and a quiz to help reinforce learning. Award of Excellence, The Society for Technical Communication.