I can choose on my first slide a character from four proposed (see image joined). Then, throughout the course, the chosen character will be present on all slides at the same place. How to do this without duplicating the course 4 times with a link to each character?
I did this recently by creating poses for all my characters and assigning them to named states for each instance that a character needs to appear.
The other thing to do is use a variable to remember which character has been selected, e.g LearnerChar = 2 if the learner choose the second character. Then, on each slide where you display a character, you use this variable to change the state of that character, e.g. If LearnerChar = 2 then change state of character object to John.
This enables you to have a single object "containing" all the images for each character. You can even include multiple poses and assign them to states too, e.g. JohnWaves .. .JohnSmiles ... JohnTalking ...
One thing I found helpful was to ensure ALL character images were the exact same size. This ensured all characters, e.g. a small lady or a tall man, would appear clearly and accurately on the slide because they were 'contained' in the same size image file. In other words, you might have a 100px by 300px man and a 75px by 200px woman ... but you should ensure the dims for those images are the same.
Upon choosing a character you could set a variable, then within Master slide you have an image with 5 states, representing the 4 characters (and a blank state default) and use triggers to select the correct character upon Timeline starts with the variable as a condition.
Just want to find out, in the "pick one" category, can I just "tap/ click?" on the choice(s) given and it gives the correct answer (move on to another page) and if it's wrong, a "try again" box will come out? (All these actions to be done without the need to click on the "submit" button).
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Hi Eric
I did this recently by creating poses for all my characters and assigning them to named states for each instance that a character needs to appear.
The other thing to do is use a variable to remember which character has been selected, e.g LearnerChar = 2 if the learner choose the second character. Then, on each slide where you display a character, you use this variable to change the state of that character, e.g. If LearnerChar = 2 then change state of character object to John.
This enables you to have a single object "containing" all the images for each character. You can even include multiple poses and assign them to states too, e.g. JohnWaves .. .JohnSmiles ... JohnTalking ...
One thing I found helpful was to ensure ALL character images were the exact same size. This ensured all characters, e.g. a small lady or a tall man, would appear clearly and accurately on the slide because they were 'contained' in the same size image file. In other words, you might have a 100px by 300px man and a 75px by 200px woman ... but you should ensure the dims for those images are the same.
I hope that helps.
Upon choosing a character you could set a variable, then within Master slide you have an image with 5 states, representing the 4 characters (and a blank state default) and use triggers to select the correct character upon Timeline starts with the variable as a condition.
Here is a quick mockup of one option that uses an object with states on the master slide and a variable that is set to the selected character.
Thanxs you all !!!
I'm trying to find my way and I'll let you know
Thxs a million
Hi Eric,
Glad you were able to get some great help here, and if you need anything else just let us know!
Just want to find out, in the "pick one" category, can I just "tap/ click?" on the choice(s) given and it gives the correct answer (move on to another page) and if it's wrong, a "try again" box will come out? (All these actions to be done without the need to click on the "submit" button).
Need your help in this.
Thank you!
Sure, Calvin. You can move the Submit trigger to each item vs. having it on the Submit button.
I created a brief sample for you to take a look at.
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