Hyperlink format for linking multiple Articulate presentations

Jul 29, 2011

Hello all,

I'm trying to attempt something that is a bit beyond my technical skills but hey, that's you learn and grow.  I need to create a course that I'm going to break up into a series of small chunks. Users will be able to take one module, the LMS will record that module as having been completed and when the user has  more time they can continue with  other modules and their leisure. When the learner has completed the final module they will receive credit for entire course.

I'm starting small as I learn how to achieve what I want. I have a screen where users can select the module they want to view. I'm creating my links based on what I'm expecting the published files to be.  My directory structure is as follows:

C:\IF_elearning\

                          \1-Course_Introduction

                           \2-Reporting_Overview

I create a link in my PPT file to a the published location for course two. The link works fine in PPT but when I publish I get an error that says it can't find the specified file. this is the link I use: ..\IF_elearning\2-Reporting_Overview\player.html

I've attached my original files plus the published files in two seperate zip files which I've then zipped together. any help would be greatly appreciated. Once I solve this technical problem I plan on using Reload Editor since I'm not sure I can get anyone at my company to spring for the 99 bucks it would take to purchase Simple Scorm Packager and I've used up my free trial period.

Jesse Kramer

12 Replies
Dave Newgass


Hey Phil,

Have you used this method before?  One quick idea came to mind, if I create one 'course' that basically is just a menu where the user can chose what module they want to complete....when they pick and finish the module, they re-launch the 'menu course'.

What are your thoughts on that?  Is that something like you want to do Jesse?

Adios,

Dave

Jesse Kramer

Thank you all for all the great answers. I think I have enough to go one for now.

Dave Newgass said:


Hey Phil,

Have you used this method before?  One quick idea came to mind, if I create one 'course' that basically is just a menu where the user can chose what module they want to complete....when they pick and finish the module, they re-launch the 'menu course'.

What are your thoughts on that?  Is that something like you want to do Jesse?

Adios,

Dave


Thanks everyone for your great responses. I think I have enough to begin working on this. Phil, your idea is exactly what I need. At least I think it is. Sometimes a solution seems perfect until you get into the nitty gritty of the project but it gives me the perfect place to start. I also like the idea of using Manifest Maker for Dreamweaver as an alternative. Do you know if SCORM Packager from Captivate would also work? Has anyone tried that? I'll keep everyone posted on the progress that I make on this. Thanks again.

Jesse

Jesse Kramer

Ok, I've run into my next problem. The idea of using a menu structure to link to other courses won't work (i should have realized it wouldn't) becuase creating links between modules was what prompted this post in the first place. The idea of using a web object won't work becuase I want users to be able to pick the module they want to view. Web object doesn't seem to give you that option. I've tried creating a button in Flash that when clicked will take you to the module you want and I'm getting a similar error. I've attached my .fla file for review. I think I'm heading down the right path it's just a matter of figuring out all the pieces.

Jesse

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