Insert Multiple Engage as swf (flash) in presenter

Hi Zara,

I was just looking at a screenr from slhice where she created her website and its various components with Articulate. This screenr is about publishing and includes information about how she dealt with the Engage interactions she used throughout. Even though I haven't tried this yet, thought it might answer your question. Here's the link... https://player.vimeo.com/video/204933107 - good luck.

Donna

Thanks Donna. That does help. But i think i am missing a step.

Looking for info on how to name and ensure all the files are in the right folder.

Can I copy and rename the files from the engage output and put them in the data\swf folder?

That's the part I haven't tried, Zara. I have successfully used the process to insert Engage interactions as web objects described by articulatedf in this screenr - http://screenr.com/HXu 

The thing I haven't tried is using that process with multiple interactions on one slide.

When I was asking something similar about the steps for the technique David describes in the original screenr you mentioned, someone replied with this so I thought it might help. I know I'm mixing strategies here but thought maybe something might help with what you are trying to do...

(This is from Blair Parkin)

There is also a useful screenr from Tom on how to create a master slide for inserting interactions as flash objects. Definitely useful if you want to hide the "Next Slide" button

In terms of steps here is what I always do:

1. Create presentation as per normal
2. Create Engage interactions and publish them to my project folder. I have a seperate project folder for each module/presentation I am working on.
3. The published interactions will all be called "engage". If you are inserting more than one flash interaction you will need to rename the "engage.swf" and "engage_content" folder. Replace "engage" with something relevant to each interaction. e.g. if your interaction was about a house you would have "house.swf" and "house_content"
4. Insert the interactions as falsh objects as in the screenrs above
5. Publish your presentation/module
6. copy the _content folder into Data > swf folder of your published course. Your flash interaction will be in there, renamed with "fm" at the beginning of the file name e.g. fm_house.swf" and "fm_house_content"
7. rename the _content folder you just copied in with "fm_" at the front to match the flash interaction. 

Hope this helps in terms of written instructions

Blair

Thanks Donna!

I think that the problem was I had not renamed the file before i put it in the presentation I renamed and re entered the files. Hopefully that will work. I have a few last adjustments to make and then will republish again.

I made my own Screenr... Hope that it hepls those in need. Enjoy!

Screenr

Part 1 of 2 Adding Multiple Engage Interactions

Part 2 of 2 Adding Multiple Engage Interactions

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Carousel Interaction

Thanks Zara! I realized I was adding the "fm_" before I actually published Articulate. Now that I recognized what I did wrong, it works.

Here's my question though-- for some reason the quiz interaction that I added, won't work even after I followed the same steps. Any idea on what I could be missing?

I inserted a Quizmaker interaction the same way I did an Engage interaction as a swf file. After publishing Presenter, I copied the folder as instructed accordingly.

Hi Jerome - Quizmaker unfortunately won't work using that method. It looks like it should and the files appear nearly identical, but there's just something more going on with those files that prevent it from working.

Thanks David!

To clarify, I don't need to rename any published Quizmaker interaction to fm_quiz_content even if there was a fm_quiz.swf correct?

That's right, you don't need to rename anything regarding Quizmaker (assuming you inserted your Quizmaker file from Articulate > Quizmaker). You really shouldn't see an "fm_quiz_content" folder after you publish. How did you generate "fm_quiz.swf"?

The method Zara demonstrated by browsing and inserting the .swf file only works with Engage. 

No need to reply David. I decided to insert it as a slide and publish it onto Articulate Presenter. Now it works!

I just have to make a few tweaks.

Thanks again for your patience with a new learner!

I got inundated with all the tutorials and got confused as to what went where.

I just need to take a break from all the searching through each tutorial.

Appreciate the prompt replies.

Heh, no worries Jerome. Zara's trick is a good one. but definitely one to try after you've gotten your feet wet with the "supported workflows".

The good news is someone's always here so you'll never get too far off course before help arrives

Hi Brian,

I am trying to add an Engage interaction (flipbook) as a Flash file.  I published the interaction  and changed the naming convention to fm_engage content and fm_engage.swf. I inserted the flash movie.  I still see only the slide spinning and nothing happens when I preview.

I think I'm missing something here. I even installed Flash Player 10.2.

Appreciate your feedback.

Thanks

Anu

Hi Anu

It wont work when you preview, you need to publish and add the fm_engage content folder into the data/swf folder of te published output

Phil

Hi Phil,

I did add the data/swf folder to the published output..do I preview it now?  I did preview it but no luck..again I get the wheel spinning.

Thanks

Anu

I got the overwrite message box..clicked yes and then tried previewing it...nothing happens. Thanks Anu

It will never work in preview, you need to view the published file, you dont need to rename your swf that you insert just the folder, if you navigate to the data/swf folder and look for fm_engage.swf (although I expect yours will be fm_fm_engage.swf) double click it and your engage file should load, if it doesnt you need to rename your file fm_fm_engage_content

Phil

Hi Phil,

I double clicked on the fm_engage.swf file and I can see the output from that folder.  However how do I access it from the Presenter slide that has a flash movie..i only see a blue screen with the wheel spinning.  What would be my next step after clicking on the fm_engage.swf..Do I go back to Presenter and Preview the file?  I did preview but nothing is happening..maybe I'm missing a step here.

Thanks

Anu

Hi Anu, if you go into the published folder and double click the player.html file this will open the presentation.

This way of inserting engage will never display in peview

Phil

Thanks for the input..it is working.

Anu

Ok it is working now Phil.  I have inserted a flip book inside a picture (girl holding the frame) in the Presenter.  The flip book has audio and text.  When I click player.html, for a brief second I hear the audio and the first page of the book and then it starts all over again.  I'm wondering if there is duplicate .swf file that is causing this to come twice. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks