I've created a layer that uses the timeline to show different options in a search field. When it gets to the end of the layer's timeline, I'd like the timeline to either repeat (loop) or have an option for the user to replay the 'animation' in the timeline.
Hi Phil - I tried that, and it only played once - the pumping heart layer finished & stopped (having reached the end of its timeline)
So I added a trigger in the Repeat layer to close it / reopen. Now it works twice, but on the second time round the heart covers the arrows that are supposed to be on top - and it only runs twice! - This should be simple, I just wanted to add a GIF - but this is driving me mad (and I've been working on it most of the morning!)
Please look at this - if you can send me a fixed version back, it would be much appreciated!
My simple workaround to repeat a layer especially helpful to animate with multiple buttons to show the same layer with looping animation would be:
Let's say you want to loop layer with name "Repeat Layer" with button "X" and "Y". Both buttons showing same layer but with repeat animation.
Here how it goes:
With the button "X" add trigger:
1. First hide the layer "Repeat Layer"
2. Then, Show layer "Repeat Layer"
Likewise, for button "Y" add trigger
1. First hide the layer "Repeat Layer"
2. Then, Show layer "Repeat Layer"
Important: Keep the "hide" layer always on top of "show". In this way, the trigger first hides and display again in that sequence.
Additional tips: Mine works with the layer set to "Automatically decide" but you can set yours to "Reset to initial state" if somehow it decides to Resume saved state which will cause not to work as expected.
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Thanks for the quick answer Tom - I did try that - as here? It still doesn't work?
I removed the hide layer in the layer properties and it worked fine from that point, not sure why but it did
Hi Phil - I tried that, and it only played once - the pumping heart layer finished & stopped (having reached the end of its timeline)
So I added a trigger in the Repeat layer to close it / reopen. Now it works twice, but on the second time round the heart covers the arrows that are supposed to be on top - and it only runs twice! - This should be simple, I just wanted to add a GIF - but this is driving me mad (and I've been working on it most of the morning!)
Please look at this - if you can send me a fixed version back, it would be much appreciated!
This works fine for me as I said only got rid of the hide on timeline end in the properties dialogue it should have worked fine.
Here's a very straightforward way to loop a layer (perhaps this is new in more recent SL versions):
I'm going to throw this out there as it really helped me in my situation.
https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/playbar-and-layers
I'm glad that you were able to find what you needed, Amanda.
I appreciate you chiming in to share, and welcome to E-Learning Heroes. 😊
Sorry if this response is too late to the party.
My simple workaround to repeat a layer especially helpful to animate with multiple buttons to show the same layer with looping animation would be:
Let's say you want to loop layer with name "Repeat Layer" with button "X" and "Y". Both buttons showing same layer but with repeat animation.
Here how it goes:
With the button "X" add trigger:
1. First hide the layer "Repeat Layer"
2. Then, Show layer "Repeat Layer"
Likewise, for button "Y" add trigger
1. First hide the layer "Repeat Layer"
2. Then, Show layer "Repeat Layer"
Important: Keep the "hide" layer always on top of "show". In this way, the trigger first hides and display again in that sequence.
Additional tips: Mine works with the layer set to "Automatically decide" but you can set yours to "Reset to initial state" if somehow it decides to Resume saved state which will cause not to work as expected.
Hope this helps someone!