I have hyperlinks on some artwork that link to hidden slides in the presentation. In PowerPoint, they work fine. Once published, I see the pointer/finger when I mouse over the links, but when I click to proceed to the hidden slide, it does nothing.
I am aware that for LMS modules, the links to other files (i.e. a pdf) will work, even though they don't in the preview mode. Can you tell me if this applies to my hyperlinked/hidden slides too?
I feel that theoretically, it will work just fine, but because I am previewing on my local computer and not reviewing on the LMS server, that it could be contributing to the problem.
I read the tutorial and will use the "hide title" tip in the menu. However, what if the sequence of the linked slides is not sequential? Meaning, the user can click one of three icons and go to one of three slides. When they click one of the links and are now at one of the "hidden" slides, how do the buttons work if they chose to view the "hidden" slides in a different sequence than another user? Since they can be arbitrary, it should be programmed with the flexibility to go in any "direction" they want until they click the "continue" button to proceed through the rest of the course.
Can you help me though this?
Patty Morris
[Pacific logo]
575 Anton Boulevard, Suite 900
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
T 714 427 1992 F 714 796 3270
www.PacificCommunications.com
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Oh, yes! That will work! I’ve never used branching before but I’m excited to try it! Thank you! Can I respond to you again if I have any other questions related to this?
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Hi Patty!
Hidden slides in Powerpoint are not included in your published Presenter content.
You would want to hide the slides in the player menu instead. Check out this tutorial for assistance.
Thank you for your reply, Leslie.
I read the tutorial and will use the "hide title" tip in the menu. However, what if the sequence of the linked slides is not sequential? Meaning, the user can click one of three icons and go to one of three slides. When they click one of the links and are now at one of the "hidden" slides, how do the buttons work if they chose to view the "hidden" slides in a different sequence than another user? Since they can be arbitrary, it should be programmed with the flexibility to go in any "direction" they want until they click the "continue" button to proceed through the rest of the course.
Can you help me though this?
Patty Morris
[Pacific logo]
575 Anton Boulevard, Suite 900
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
T 714 427 1992 F 714 796 3270
www.PacificCommunications.com
This e-mail, including any attachments, is meant only for the intended recipient and may be a confidential communication or a communication privileged by law. If you received this e-mail in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender immediately of the error by return e-mail and please delete this message from your system. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Hi Patty!
You can set up the branching from the slide properties.
For instance:
Slide 2 has three icons that branch to hidden Slides 3, 4, and 5
Slide 3, 4, and 5 can each have a Prev button that branches back to 2
The Next button on Slide 2 can proceed to Slide 6
Is that what you are asking?
I also wanted to mention that responding to the forums via e-mail attaches your signature and you can pop in and edit that if needed.
Oh, yes! That will work! I’ve never used branching before but I’m excited to try it! Thank you! Can I respond to you again if I have any other questions related to this?
Patty
Absolutely Patty, that's what the forums are for. If it's related to a different topic, please feel free to start a new thread :)
Leslie –
It worked perfectly! Thank you so much for your workaround/guidance! You’re the best! ☺
Thanks, again,
Patty
No problem! Good luck with your project :)
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