New Slide vs New Layer Dec 09, 2014 By Michael Palko What are the pros / cons of adding a new slide to your project vs. adding a new layer? For example, when the learner clicks a hot spot, do they go to next slide or do they see a new layer on the same slide? Is file size significantly increased when choosing to add slides rather than layers? Which do you use?
Emily Ruby over 9 years ago12/09/14 at 8:58 pm (UTC) Hello Michael! Using Slides/layers should not impact the file size. It would be based on the content that is in the slide/layer. I am sure others can give input as far as what the pros and cons are design wise.
Julie Stelter over 9 years ago12/09/14 at 9:56 pm (UTC) One rule of thumb I use is...If I'm reusing content or design, I use layers if not, I use slides. However, I find the logic in branching scenarios easier to follow when tracking variables. So in this situation, I use slides.
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Hello Michael!
Using Slides/layers should not impact the file size. It would be based on the content that is in the slide/layer.
I am sure others can give input as far as what the pros and cons are design wise.
One rule of thumb I use is...If I'm reusing content or design, I use layers if not, I use slides. However, I find the logic in branching scenarios easier to follow when tracking variables. So in this situation, I use slides.
Thanks for sharing Julie!
Appreciate the input! Thanks.
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