i just read up on using the Presenter package option. The directions say it will include copies of all relevant imported media files, as well as copies of inserted quizes. I've tried to create a package several times of an online course I'm working on, and all that gets included in my package is my pptx and ppta files. The quizes, and most importantly, all the imported audio files, are NOT included.
Are all of the files on your local hard drive? If your quizzes or audio files are located on any network drives, USB drives or any other external sources, they may not be added into the Presenter Package.
Here's an example of how a package should look (keep in mind I didn't have audio added, but a few quizzes are in the presentation):
If you've confirmed the content you're working with is local, can you tell me what version of Office you're using?
All the content is on a network drive, including the pptx and ppta files. The files are stored in their own folders, under the main project folder, ie. "Online Project 2013" (main folder), then inside that folder is a folder named 'Quizes' (with all the quizmaker files), another folder called 'Narration' (with all the audio files), 'Images' , 'Attachments', 'PPT', etc.
Do all the relevant files need to be housed in one folder (with no subfolders) for the package to work?
First, the files need to be local. Try moving them off of the network drive and onto your hard drive.
Here's a little more information on why this can cause issues:
If you are experiencing unexpected issues using Articulate software, here are some tips for managing your files which can help prevent issues.
1. Work on your local drive (your C: drive). Working on a network drive or a USB drive can cause erratic behavior, including file corruption, loss of audio, and other unexpected behavior.
2. You should also make sure the directory path to your project files and your published output is less than 260 characters (for example C:\Articulate).
3. Avoid using special characters, accents or symbols in your file names.
Additional information regarding "Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces" in Windows operating systems can be found in the following Microsoft article: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365247(VS.85).aspx
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Hi Michelle,
Are all of the files on your local hard drive? If your quizzes or audio files are located on any network drives, USB drives or any other external sources, they may not be added into the Presenter Package.
Here's an example of how a package should look (keep in mind I didn't have audio added, but a few quizzes are in the presentation):
If you've confirmed the content you're working with is local, can you tell me what version of Office you're using?
Thanks!
Christine
Hi Christine,
All the content is on a network drive, including the pptx and ppta files. The files are stored in their own folders, under the main project folder, ie. "Online Project 2013" (main folder), then inside that folder is a folder named 'Quizes' (with all the quizmaker files), another folder called 'Narration' (with all the audio files), 'Images' , 'Attachments', 'PPT', etc.
Do all the relevant files need to be housed in one folder (with no subfolders) for the package to work?
Thanks so much!
Michelle
PS. We're running Office 2010.
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Hi Michelle,
First, the files need to be local. Try moving them off of the network drive and onto your hard drive.
Here's a little more information on why this can cause issues:
If you are experiencing unexpected issues using Articulate software, here are some tips for managing your files which can help prevent issues.
1. Work on your local drive (your C: drive). Working on a network drive or a USB drive can cause erratic behavior, including file corruption, loss of audio, and other unexpected behavior.
2. You should also make sure the directory path to your project files and your published output is less than 260 characters (for example C:\Articulate).
3. Avoid using special characters, accents or symbols in your file names.
Additional information regarding "Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces" in Windows operating systems can be found in the following Microsoft article:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365247(VS.85).aspx
Thanks, Michelle! Let me know how it goes
Christine
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