Unable to add new hyperlinks
Jun 01, 2015
Good day. I'm going on my 3rd week using Articulate Storyline 2. So far, so good except...I ran into a major problem this afternoon! My project is an interactive survey for an upcoming trade show, so I cannot share the file. Here's a little background: one particular slide has 3 layers riding on top, with each layer demonstrating things about the base layer. Each layer has its own buttons and interactive elements, such as sliders, drop zones, audio, state changes, etc.
On the final layer, I have 5 shape-buttons that have links to separate slides, each one having a different result. The buttons have variables applied, such as state conditions and NumericEntry values. But in preview mode, the buttons provide no action whatsoever. I also placed these buttons on different slides and layers, but no go. I went further by trying to place other random buttons and they, too could not hyperlink to the appropriate destinations while other buttons already placed work fine.
Could my file be corrupt, or is there some built-in "button limitation" in AS2? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance!
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Hi, Johan -
Without having to provide your file, there are few things you can check on your end to rule out some common issues. First, please ensure that you are working locally as described here, and you may want to try importing the file into a new file. If you are still having issues, you might want to try to repair Storyline. Also, could you please ensure that you are utilizing the most recent SL2 Update? Info on Update 5 can be found here.
Also, please be sure that you are testing your published output for functionality in the intended environment.
Hello Christie. Thank you very much for your reply. I just went through all of your troubleshooting suggestions, but am still experiencing the same issue. (It's quite maddening as I'm sure the problem is most likely a simple one!!!)
Is there any way I could send my file to you privately for a quick check? My deadline is this Wednesday, so I'm calling in the experts! Again, many thanks for your help.
Sorry, I forgot to mention that the button action I am trying to assign on the third layer of a slide is based on variables from the base layer as well as the second layer. I hope this helps; I realize you are busy, so thank you for your time!
Hi, Johan - I'm sorry to hear you are still experiencing issues, but with your deadline being so close on Wednesday, I think it might be best to put you in touch directly with our Support Staff. Those folks work round the clock to assist our valued customers, and this link would be the best way to submit a case. I will be on the look out for your case number so I can follow along with their progress. Best wishes with your project! :)
Thanks again, Christie. I will follow the link to submit my case. This one's a nail-biter!
Hi, Christie. I figured it out! If I have time, I will try and explain what I did in case anyone else wants to accomplish the same effects. Really appreciate your help!
Delighted to hear it, Johan! Thank you for the update, and yes, if you have time to share your solution, that would be appreciated! :)
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