I have a text box with multiple states that are displayed based on a value of a variable. I have hyperlinks to other scenes within each state, but they don't seem to work. Is is possible to add a text hyperlink inside the state of a text box? In my case I am hyperlinking to another scene in my course.
Doesn't look like this is possible. In fact, adding the trigger from the state isn't possible - but you can cheat a little by right-clicking the text in the state and adding a hyperlink.
While that gives the appearance of a hyperlink, it doesn't seem to actually function that way.
One option that may work for you:
Add a hotspot to your slide and place it over the area where the hyperlink will display. Add the "Jump to" trigger and add a condition that the shape/text is currently in the desired state.
I created a very quick, unfancy example, just in case you want to see how this would work.
Adding a hotspot... how clever!Thanks, and also thanks for confirming I was not going crazy and the links were not working because of something I did wrong.I also will add this via your feature request page.
I'm in Storyline 2. I'm trying to have my options buttons have a correct and incorrect state. The incorrect state will provide a "learn more" button/link/hotspot that will open to a layer with additional info.
I originally tried to copy/paste a working button and hyperlinked text from the base layer to the states page of my option button. When I paste to the states page it automatically changes the link to the selected layer to "unassigned". I hadn't tried the hotspot option until I read this post, but I get the same result. Any ideas?
Thanks, Alyssa. However, that didn't get me the result I was looking for. I only want the learn more option to appear if/when the incorrect option is selected.
I was able to accomplish this by adding the learn more button and hiding it at the start of the timeline. Then changing the state of the learn button to normal only when the incorrect button is selected.
It seems so "duh" today, but this did NOT come to me yesterday for some reason. Thank you for your prompt responses.
Would be nice to see this added in SL3, I have a text box with 14 states, which are changed by triggers. One of the states has a hyperlink, which I've just realised doesn't work, even though it has the appearance of the hyperlink. Going to try out the hotspot work around.
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Hi Gordon!
Doesn't look like this is possible. In fact, adding the trigger from the state isn't possible - but you can cheat a little by right-clicking the text in the state and adding a hyperlink.
While that gives the appearance of a hyperlink, it doesn't seem to actually function that way.
One option that may work for you:
Add a hotspot to your slide and place it over the area where the hyperlink will display. Add the "Jump to" trigger and add a condition that the shape/text is currently in the desired state.
I created a very quick, unfancy example, just in case you want to see how this would work.
I'd love to hear of other examples, too!
Best of luck with the project,
Christine
Adding a hotspot... how clever! Thanks, and also thanks for confirming I was not going crazy and the links were not working because of something I did wrong. I also will add this via your feature request page.
Hi Gordon,
You're very welcome! I'm happy that helped.
And we're all a little crazy :)
Also, thanks for sending in that request!
Have a wonderful day and best of luck with the project!
Christine
Hi,
Used your trick.It helped.Thank you.
I'm in Storyline 2. I'm trying to have my options buttons have a correct and incorrect state. The incorrect state will provide a "learn more" button/link/hotspot that will open to a layer with additional info.
I originally tried to copy/paste a working button and hyperlinked text from the base layer to the states page of my option button. When I paste to the states page it automatically changes the link to the selected layer to "unassigned". I hadn't tried the hotspot option until I read this post, but I get the same result. Any ideas?
Hi Sam,
This thread is a bit dated, but I'd like to understand what you are seeing a bit better.
Thanks, Leslie. I appreciate the help.
Hi Sam!
It looks like you may have tried adding the hotspot inside the state.
Instead, as Christine mentioned, place the hotspot on top of the button (not in a state). Then add this trigger:
Show layer Incorrect when user clicks Hotspot 1 if the button state is equal to Incorrect.
Give it a whirl, and let me know how it goes!
Thanks, Alyssa. However, that didn't get me the result I was looking for. I only want the learn more option to appear if/when the incorrect option is selected.
I was able to accomplish this by adding the learn more button and hiding it at the start of the timeline. Then changing the state of the learn button to normal only when the incorrect button is selected.
It seems so "duh" today, but this did NOT come to me yesterday for some reason. Thank you for your prompt responses.
Great idea, Sam! I like your thinking!
Would be nice to see this added in SL3, I have a text box with 14 states, which are changed by triggers. One of the states has a hyperlink, which I've just realised doesn't work, even though it has the appearance of the hyperlink. Going to try out the hotspot work around.
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