Storyline 1 and Storyline 2 on same machine
Sep 23, 2014
Hi - I support both Storyline 1 & 2 (and presenter 9 & 13) ... so all software is required.
I know presenter 9 & 13 need to live on 2 different machines, but an told that storyline 1 & 2 can peacefully co-exist.
My issue/question. Once I loaded SL-2 onto my machine, all my file types (i.e. icons) were changed to SL-2,
and if I double click on them to open - it will automatically open them in storyline 2. The only way to edit my SL-2 files is to open Storyline 1, then browse for the SL-1 project I want to open..
Even after doing so, and saving the project, it is still listed as an SL-2 project (i.e. icon is SL-2, and will open with SL-2 if double clicked).
QUESTION: Is there a way to change the "file type" back to SL-1 (I've tried via properties, but even if I actually choose the SL-1 executable as the file type, it does not actually change it - it keeps it as SL-2).?
This is of concern to me, as, after finishing the project, I'll need to send the source (in this case the .story) back to the client, in case they want to modify in the future. If the client only has/supports SL-1, I'm guessing the file type would come up w/ an unknown type, & they'd have to find the file type during the open process. (I know, not huge ... but not great either).
A second possible scenario: If they have both SL-1 and SL-2, but the project is supposed to be SL-1 - my sending them a SL-1 .story 'disguised' as an SL-2, may lead to the possibility of the client accidently upgrading the .story to SL-2 when attempting to open the story - once they make a change in SL-2 and save it ... then it's stuck as an SL-2 project. SL-1 will no longer be able to open the project.
SO - is there any way for one to have 2 separate file types? One for SL-1 and one for SL-2?
If not now, any possibility of that for the future?
Thanks,
Carol
13 Replies
There will be no problem sending them to your client, they are still SL1 files it is just the icon on your machine that has been updated.
As for having SL1 open up on double click I don't think this is possible
ok. Thanks Phil!
Carol, you can probably right click and Choose Open With to select SL1. Might save you some time.
Hello Carol,
The right click, open with, idea works well, and you can also choose a default opener under this option as well.
Hi guys,
So can Storyline 1 open source files created in Storyline 2?
Hello Toby, and Welcome to Heroes!
Articulate Storyline 1 content can be upgraded to Articulate Storyline 2. However, Storyline 2 content can't be opened or edited with Storyline 1.
Hope this helps.
Is there any way at all to back save the SL2 file to open in SL1?
I started a project in SL2 and now have to collaborate with someone who can't upgrade.
I only need to share 1 file as a template for them.
Suggestions?
Hello Alexander,
Unfortunately there is not a way to change the SL2 files to open with SL1 as it is not backwards compatible.
The right click, "open with..." and then choosing SL1 option did not work for me, thank you to Carol for the idea of opening SL1 and then opening it through that.
Hello Emily! I am looking to edit content developed inside SL1, from inside SL2, and publish the edited content back to SL1. Is this possible?
I am new to SL so still very lost....
Thank you
SS
Hi Serelda,
Once you've made changes in Storyline 2, you won't be able to open the file again in Storyline 1 as it's not backwards compatible. If you need to access the files within Storyline 1, you'll only want to use that to make edits/updates.
Hello and thank you for the reply!
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