Problem grouping tables with hotspots in Storyline 3
Dec 11, 2017
By
Ross Murray
Hi,
I'm working on a project for a client and I need to add new objects to an existing group, so that I can animate them as one object.
I need to add a table, with hotspots to an existing group. These invisible hotspots allow the learner to select links.
I am unable to shift select the group and new objects (table and hotspots) to add them to the group. With all objects selected, the only option available is 'Regroup'. The regroup is no good as it doesn't add the new objects which are shift selected. When I ungroup the group, and then try and create a new group, the group option is greyed out completely and control+g doesn't work either. This feels like a bug in a storyline 3? Is there a work around?
Thanks for your help,
Ross
4 Replies
Hi,
Is there any thoughts on this at all?
Thanks
Ross
Hi there, Ross. Tables created in Storyline cannot be made part of a group - they have their own formatting rules that prevent this.
Is there anyway that you can animate your table independently and sync it with the other grouped objects' animation?
Hi,
I'm having the same issue although I am not using tables. Here are the basic steps:
1) Grouped a set of shapes and hotspots that form an interactive timeline.
2) Ungrouped and added a few more shapes and hotspots.
3) Wanted to group again as a larger timeline.
4) Have the option to regroup that just groups the original set (step #1) but can't seem to get it to group the larger timeline which includes the additional shapes and hotspots. Group is grayed out on the menu.
Any thoughts or advice - much appreciated!
Hi Catherine!
Hotspots cannot be grouped with other objects. Are you sure the original group #1 contained hotspots? Instead of using hotspots, try using transparent rectangles, and you should be able to group everything together.
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