Introduction to Balsamiq Mockups

start the course
describe what a wireframe is, the difference between
low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes, the elements of
wireframes, and how they can be used when creating web sites
describe the versions of Balsamiq and the benefits each
provides when creating mockups for wireframing
describe the available Balsamiq plugins and the benefits they
provide when creating mockups for wireframing
download and install the Balsamiq Mockups 3 for Desktop
application and identify the major areas of the application’s
interface
add and edit UI controls in Balsamiq Mockups 3 for Desktop
snap, align, clone, and arrange UI controls in a mockup
layer controls in your mockups and describe the benefits of
using layering
group and crop controls and describe the benefits associated
with each of these features
work with the Property Inspector to alter control properties
and add notes for your mockups, symbols, and assets
create and work with alternate versions of a mockup and
describe the benefits of using alternates
work with the Project Info Panel and skins, and identify the
differences and benefits of the sketch and wireframe skins
work with text in the mockup controls, including formatting and
adding links to text
work with icons, including the different methods available for
locating, adding, and changing icons in your wireframes
work with custom icons, including how to create and add your
own icons and how to import existing sets of icons
work with images, including how to add and manipulate their
properties in your mockups
use the Asset view to manage icons, images, and other assets
for your mockups
work with the data grid control, including how to import data
from Excel spreadsheets
use markup components to include annotations, comments, and
explanations in your mockups
create a site map using the site map control
create, import, and use symbols in your Balsamiq mockups
manage symbols in your mockups, including overriding properties
and using symbols in multiple projects
work with the menu bar and menu controls
use controls in Balsamiq Mockups 3 for Desktop to create a
mockup

Working with Balsamiq Versions and Plugins

start the course
create a header symbol for use in your mockups
create a footer symbol for use in your mockups
work with the modal screen control to create a modal view
screen
create a custom linkable control in your mockups
create an image gallery and a thumbnail bar to show selected
image
create the hover state to display full images
use linking in your mockups to create a clickable
wireframe
import existing assets from other web sites for use in your
mockups
import existing mockups and symbols into your current
project
export your mockups to images, PDF files, and other
projects
plan and begin creating a mockup for a Windows application
finish creating a mockup for a Windows application
plan and begin creating a mockup for a Mobile App
continue creating a mockup for a Mobile App
finish creating a mockup for a Mobile App
download, install, and configure user and site settings in
myBalsamiq
plan and begin creating a mockup using myBalsamiq
continue creating a mockup using myBalsamiq
finish creating a mockup using myBalsamiq
install, configure, and begin creating a mockup using Mockups 3
for Google Drive
continue creating a mockup using Mockups 3 for Google
Drive
finish creating a mockup using Mockups 3 for Google Drive
use Balsamiq mockups to create a wireframe