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Lucid v4 now released
The Lucid team is excited to announce Lucid version 4. There is almost no aspect of the Lucid Builder and Player that hasn’t been redesigned, tweaked or improved. Try out version 4 now.
Lucid v4 update now released. Lucid v4 now supports dichotomous (pathway) key construction. This update will be free to all existing v4 licence holders.
Easy, efficient, powerful key authoringÂ
Construct multimedia identification keys on any topic you choose quickly and easily. Works on Windows, OSX and Linux.
The Lucid Player is used to play interactive identification or diagnostic keys or guides created using the Lucid Builder.
Lucid Builder
Spotlight Features
No limits
Add as many species and characters to your key as you want.
Import/Export
Lucid supports importing and exporting of key data in open formats. No data lock in here.
Reporting tools
Generate reports on the state of your key. Check if your keys features are enough for your end users to make an identification.
Easy scoring
Linking your features (questions/characters) to your species is just point and click. You can score three different ways.
Play as you go
With the built in Player you can 'play' your key anytime during its development.
Multiple operating system support
Run the Builder on Windows, OSX and Linux. The Player works without any installation and is also available on Android and Apple iOS via native apps.
Attach multimedia
Attach images and Html to your features and species. It also support attachments via Fact Sheet Fusion.
Create written descriptions
Make the most of your key data. The Lucid Builder can create natural language output from your key.
Fast deployment
The Lucid Builders built-in key deployment process makes getting your key to end users a fast and simple process.
Fact Sheet Fusion
Fact Sheet Fusion
Create fact sheets fast!Â
Build fact sheets faster than you though possible! Combine with your Lucid key development or use separately Fact Sheet Fusion will greatly increase your productivity.
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