The invention pertains to a computer tutorial system wherein software
product training is provided interactively by guiding the user, for
example, through one or more examples or applications that can be created
in and/or using the product. More particularly, the invention involves a
computer implemented, interactive tutorial system providing online
instruction in conjunction with a contemporaneously operating software
product to, for example, create such examples or applications and the
tutorial system further providing for the creation of such examples or
applications in and/or using the product.