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Trial Director® Classes - 5.2 and 4.5


TrialDirector 5.2

Basic TrialDirector Training

Covers all the basics regards core functionality of the software. Good for beginners or those that have not worked with the software in a long time. This class is required for the advanced class.

Topics include (but are not limited to):

  • Overview and Layout

  • Loading exhibits

  • Organizing exhibits

  • Markup of exhibits

  • Printing basics

  • Presentation basics

Advanced TrialDirector Training, including TimeCoder

For review of the basics to fill in any knowledge gaps, and advanced end-user topics. Good for anyone who has been self-taught as an end-user and wants to make sure they are making the most of this terrific tool. Also good for anyone who has worked in the software for any length of time and wants to be as absolutely efficient as possible when prepping and/or going to trial. Covers the most advanced topics possible. Good for anyone wanting to know all TrialDirector has to offer.

Topics include (but are not limited to):

  • Working with Transcript Manager (fka Deposition Director)

  • Working with video and audio (non-synched)

  • Working with database structure

  • Import and export/Copy functions

  • Working in conjunction with other software (i.e. Summation)

  • Text Exhibit creator

  • TimeCoder

Prep for Trial

  • Specific to needs of case at hand.


TrialDirector 4.5

TrialDirector 4.5 was discontinued once 5.x was released, back in June of 2006. I know many firms still have and are using this version. Thus I continue to train on it. It stills works great, with the exception that it is not verified to work with Windows Vista.

Basic Training

  • DocumentDirector
    • Case explorer and columns
    • Item type tabs
    • Creating a new case
    • Add items to the case
    • Toolbars
    • Creating Folders
  • DepositionDirector
    • Page layout
    • Loading synchronized transcripts
    • Creating / editing clips
    • Presenting clips
    • Basic search features
  • TrialDirector
    • Retrieving items
    • Annotation toolbar
    • Zone discussion
    • Presentation display options
  • TimeCoder
    • Import transcript
    • Time stamping
    • Export DepositionDirector case file

Advanced Training

  • DocumentDirector
    • Program screen layout and controls
    • Case explorer, columns, and tabs
    • Case security options
    • Creating a new case
    • Adding items into a case
    • Folder creation, organization, and use
    • Special folder options
    • Quick text exhibit creator
    • Printing features
    • Coding database
    • import/export/searches
    • Presentation Preferences
    • Media manipulation
  • TrialDirector
    • Customizable toolbar and options
    • Retrieving / presenting exhibits
    • Presentation zones
    • Presentation from folders
    • Creating screen captures
    • Admitting exhibits on-the-fly
  • Integration
    • What programs can be linked
    • What are the benefits
    • What will be the additional advantages of using both
    • Linking the programs with TrialDirector
    • Features available when programs are linked.
  • DepositionDirector
    • Program screen layout and controls
    • Loading Digital Video Transcripts (DVT’s) created from TimeCoder
    • Creating / editing clips
    • Adding / removing synchronized exhibits from DocumentDirector
    • Transcript searching features
    • Printing features
    • Special options
  • TimeCoder
    • Program screen layout and controls
    • Creating new digital video transcripts
    • Performing the time stamping process
    • Quality control mode
    • Exporting the finished DepositionDirector case file
    • Importing from alternative programs
    • Exporting to alternative programs

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Any questions on anything at all, please feel free to contact me directly: bobmeyers@trialdirectorhelp.com

Or give me a call: +1 (424) 35-HELPU (424-354-3578)

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