My company just upgraded to 2013 We had been using 2009 and I would attach a pdf of the presentation to the Articulate presentation and then I could link to the file with a hyperlink to data/downloads/whateverthefilenameis.pdf I am generating the HTML5 output and do not see the dat folder pr downloads foder in the output and do not see how to attach the pdf to the output. What am I missing? This helps us meet the 508 compliance requirements for government files.
For Presenter 13, you'll want to follow these directions to hyperlink to a file:
Hyperlinking to a web page is supported in Presenter. However, hyperlinking to a file isn't directly supported. That being said, you can hyperlink to a file in this manner:
Right-click the text or object in PowerPoint you want to hyperlink, and select Hyperlink.
Select Exisiting File or Web Page.
Type the name of the file into the Address field, including its file extension. It's case-sensitive, so be sure to type the file name exactly. (Note: You can't browse for the file.)
Publish your presentation.
Open the folder that contains your published output.
Place a copy of the file to which you linked in the root folder of your published output (where the presentation.html file is located). Additionally, you could include it within the Resources tab, and then link to it following these directions.
When you publish your project, open the folder and create a folder beneath it called data. Beneath that folder create a folder named downloads. Place the pdf in the downloads folder you created. When creating the link in PowerPoint, create the hyperlink to
data\downloads\thenameofyourfile.pdf
Try that,
Mike
Michael Seckman CTT+
Training Manager
The CROWNWeb Outreach, Communication and Training (OCT) Team
Health Services Advisory Group, Inc.
813.865.3340 mseckman@hsag.com
12 Replies
Hi Mike,
For Presenter 13, you'll want to follow these directions to hyperlink to a file:
Hyperlinking to a web page is supported in Presenter. However, hyperlinking to a file isn't directly supported. That being said, you can hyperlink to a file in this manner:
Place a copy of the file to which you linked in the root folder of your published output (where the presentation.html file is located). Additionally, you could include it within the Resources tab, and then link to it following these directions.
This doesnt work?
Hi Sarah!
This thread is a bit dated.
Are you experiencing an error of some type when trying to view your document? Are you publishing the content to test?
Would you be able to share your Articulate Package for us to take a look?
Hello, Leslie,
Do you have updated instructions on how to add a pdf file to articulate Presenter? Also, would the same steps work for Engage?
Hi Danielli!
Here's how to attach resources to your player in Articulate Presenter '13.
You may also want to check out our hyperlink documentation here.
Here's how to add hyperlinks to Articulate Engage '13 interactions.
Are you experiencing difficulty with something that we could assist with?
Is there a way top attach a PDF but not attach it in the "resources" folder? Or a webpage?
Ideally id like to import it like you would a video, and click to make it full screen or open in a second window.
Hi Sarah!
If you are hosting the document on a server/online somewhere where you can utilize a URL to share, perhaps adding as a web object will fill your need.
I don't have anywhere to host the file. Any other tips?
Perhaps others in the community will be able to share some creative ideas for your design need.
I have also posted a form in the "Building Better Courses" section. I was hoping there was a trick I didn't know....
When you publish your project, open the folder and create a folder beneath it called data. Beneath that folder create a folder named downloads. Place the pdf in the downloads folder you created. When creating the link in PowerPoint, create the hyperlink to
data\downloads\thenameofyourfile.pdf
Try that,
Mike
Michael Seckman CTT+
Training Manager
The CROWNWeb Outreach, Communication and Training (OCT) Team
Health Services Advisory Group, Inc.
813.865.3340 mseckman@hsag.com
Great idea Sarah, and it looks like Mike has popped in to assist as well.
Mike - I just wanted to let you know that replying to the forums via e-mail attaches your signature, but you are welcome to pop in and edit if needed.
This discussion is closed. You can start a new discussion or contact Articulate Support.