Creation Tools
Pen & Brush Tools
Choose from a variety of pen types and choose from a vast array of colours and set line thickness
Shapes
Draw 2D or 3D shapes with independent fill and line colour, and even use our shape recognition tool.
Text
Input default text using either the on screen or a external keyboard. Utilise the handwriting recognition tool to convert your freehand into a standard editable text format.
Scratch Tool
This tool is perfect for temporarily hiding content, using the reveal tool to easily "scratch" away the area created.
Eraser
Choose from several different eraser options, from area select, to clearing the canvas in one click.
Import Files
Import Smart & Promethean Files
Hive allows you to import your old Smart & Promethean resources natively with all layering and animation intact.
Make changes to old files, then save as a new
Microsoft Office
Drag and drop your Microsoft Office files and edit text, spreadsheets, or convert your PowerPoint into a Hive Slideshow.
Adobe PDF
Import PDFs as an image to your board, or save your Hive Canvas as a PDF.
Mini Apps
Board in Board
Add a secondary convenient pull down board to create a separate canvas for workings out or notes.
Slideshow
Create a slideshow with transitions and timings set by you, and easily showcase your Hive pages.
Visualiser
Connect your visualiser to your IWB device, and use the in-built app with no need for 3rd party software.
And many more...
Library
Hive Library
Gain access to hundreds of ClipArt images from the Hive library. Simply navigate to the Library folder, select the necessary folder and drag and drop.
Backgrounds
With loads of included backgrounds, choose from simple colours, to lined paper or even sport fields.
Save as Image
Save Hive files as images to easily import into a future project or lesson design.
Cloud Files
Import & Export Cloud Files
Access your Google Drive, DropBox and OneDrive accounts all from within the Hive Resource pull out window.
Classflow & Smart Exchange
You can also search for files within the Classflow and Smart Exchange database to drag and drop into the Hive Canvas.
YouTube
Livestream a recording of your board, with screen and audio recorded and instantly streamed to your channel, all from within Hive.
Collaboration
Nexus Collaboration
Connect with multiple users devices, from tablets to laptops over a shared network.
Create Together
Using the nominate feature, let another user take control of your screen and visa versa. You can also assign "teams", to give a select group the chance to collaborate on the same screen from their device.
Share Files
Send and receive files from users. You can also select all to send out images, documents or other media to all connected devices.
Password Protected
Share the unique room code to only those in your session set by you.
Timed Assessments
Either create a new, or use/edit an existing assessment that can be instantly sent out to your Nexus Participants. Set a timer and test constraints, and click start to begin.
Voting Sessions
Results
Hive automatically collates the results as they're submitted, See where each participant excelled and struggled, allowing you to identify areas for revision.
Hive Interactive software lets you unleash the true potential of using an interactive display. The whiteboarding software is amongst, if not the most advanced IWB software in the world, letting you create, collaborate and
so much more.
For more information or to request a Trial version head over to
www.softoffice.com/hive
