Hi all! Can someone point me to a how-to for the Inspire template's drag and drop activity? I'm having the darnedest time figuring it out. Many of the tutorials I've found so far don't match the template's construction, so I'm missing something (probably obvious). This is the first drag and drop I've tried to build so far.
Hey Rob, I'd be happy to lend a hand! Can you tell me more about what you want to do with that slide? With a bit more detail, I can create a quick video tutorial to show you the way. 🙂
Great! I simply want to match names or concepts with titles and definitions. i.e. "Silvia Mendez" could be dragged to "Group Leader" for the correct answer and so on.
I can't figure out how to create the link associations between the drag object and the drop object, if that makes sense.
Hello! So the file is already set up like this however, when submitted in preview mode after dragging the target to the right drop, it states “incorrect”. How do I set the right feedback messages for each drag and drop action?
Hmmm. Can’t send this out from out network for security reasons, sadly. The drag and drop delivers “incorrect” no matter what I do, so there’s something wrong but no way to tell what.
Perhaps I’ll dump the slide and reinsert the template file again and start from scratch.
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The challenge I'm having is that the template appears to be set up correctly but when I test the drag and drop in a preview, every selection says "incorrect" after submit. Are the drag targets linked to the drop targets as displayed in the form view, side by side? what controls the link between the drag and drop items and the resulting correct or incorrect feedback?
The issue is, you need to drag and drop all of the drag objects before clicking submit.
If all of the drag objects are not on their correct drop targets, Storyline will score the entire question as incorrect.
It sounds like you prefer the learner to drag only one object at a time, is that correct? Let me know if that's what you had in mind, and I can help you make it happen!
Well I just got it working (yay!)--this is a case of me making it too complicated and not understanding how the element worked (i.e. dragging each item). I simplified it to five matches and then mixed the drop targets on the right and viola! it tests fine!
Now, if I get them all incorrect, will it reset for me? or, if I drag an item to the wrong box, will it decline the drop and reset the drop item?
Perfect! Well that all works now... so, one more NEW question if I can: how do I populate that resources tab that shows up in preview/publish when testing the site? I attached a screen shot. I also have to rename all my slides, I see :-)
To add resources to your course, go to the Home tab on the ribbon and click Player. When the Player Properties window appears, click Resources on the ribbon.
From there, click the Add icon (looks like a blank piece of paper) at the bottom of the window to add your first resource! And be sure to check out this tutorial for a detailed how-to.
Hahah ask away! This forum is the perfect place to get your questions answered. There are lots of experienced Storyline users hanging out in this forum who would love to help, as well. 🙂
And to get more eyes on your questions, be sure to start a new discussion each time you have a question on a different topic. Happy posting!
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Hey Rob, I'd be happy to lend a hand! Can you tell me more about what you want to do with that slide? With a bit more detail, I can create a quick video tutorial to show you the way. 🙂
Great! I simply want to match names or concepts with titles and definitions. i.e. "Silvia Mendez" could be dragged to "Group Leader" for the correct answer and so on.
I can't figure out how to create the link associations between the drag object and the drop object, if that makes sense.
Got it! That makes perfect sense.
You can start by adding "Silvia Mendez" and "Group Leader" to the shapes on the slide, like this:
Then in Form View, select Silvia Mendez as the drag item and Group Leader as the drop target.
For more help with drag and drop interactions, check out this tutorial!
Hello! So the file is already set up like this however, when submitted in preview mode after dragging the target to the right drop, it states “incorrect”. How do I set the right feedback messages for each drag and drop action?
Hey Robb! Storyline will automatically show the Correct or Incorrect feedback layer, based on what you have set up in Form View.
If you don't mind sharing a sample of what you have set up so far, I'd be happy to take a look!
Hmmm. Can’t send this out from out network for security reasons, sadly. The drag and drop delivers “incorrect” no matter what I do, so there’s something wrong but no way to tell what.
Perhaps I’ll dump the slide and reinsert the template file again and start from scratch.
This is how the form view looks by default. However, every selection results in “incorrect” in preview mode.
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ROBB KRAMER PhD
Program Manager, MOF-Training
Manager of Functions Division Office
PADCAP
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Hi Robb,
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Here's the screen shot!
The challenge I'm having is that the template appears to be set up correctly but when I test the drag and drop in a preview, every selection says "incorrect" after submit. Are the drag targets linked to the drop targets as displayed in the form view, side by side? what controls the link between the drag and drop items and the resulting correct or incorrect feedback?
I'm going to abandon this project; I can't get anywhere with this feature.
Thanks for the screenshot, Robb!
The issue is, you need to drag and drop all of the drag objects before clicking submit.
If all of the drag objects are not on their correct drop targets, Storyline will score the entire question as incorrect.
It sounds like you prefer the learner to drag only one object at a time, is that correct? Let me know if that's what you had in mind, and I can help you make it happen!
Well I just got it working (yay!)--this is a case of me making it too complicated and not understanding how the element worked (i.e. dragging each item). I simplified it to five matches and then mixed the drop targets on the right and viola! it tests fine!
Now, if I get them all incorrect, will it reset for me? or, if I drag an item to the wrong box, will it decline the drop and reset the drop item?
Great question, Robb!
Under Drag and Drop Options, you'll want to use "Return item to start point if dropped outside: a correct drop target."
That setting will force the learner to retry the interaction until he or she drops all of the objects correctly.
Perfect! Well that all works now... so, one more NEW question if I can: how do I populate that resources tab that shows up in preview/publish when testing the site? I attached a screen shot. I also have to rename all my slides, I see :-)
Thanks for sticking with me!
Absolutely! That's what I'm here for, Robb. 🙂
To add resources to your course, go to the Home tab on the ribbon and click Player. When the Player Properties window appears, click Resources on the ribbon.
From there, click the Add icon (looks like a blank piece of paper) at the bottom of the window to add your first resource! And be sure to check out this tutorial for a detailed how-to.
That is so COOL. Awesomeness.
You realize I'm going to keep asking you questions as I build more stuff. This is my first Storyline course, but I'm getting how the tool works.
Hahah ask away! This forum is the perfect place to get your questions answered. There are lots of experienced Storyline users hanging out in this forum who would love to help, as well. 🙂
And to get more eyes on your questions, be sure to start a new discussion each time you have a question on a different topic. Happy posting!
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