Captivate sims in Storyline - what size works
Apr 11, 2014
I have a client who wants to insert captivate sims into SL (project size 1024 x 768). We are using lightbox (manually created - not default one) so we can manipulate the sizing. So, choosing 'in slide' to display the web object I lose the ability to choose browser controls and window size. The client doesn't want it to display in new window.
The sim is being captured at project size 970 x 660 which is what I sized the web object dimensions to when I inserted into SL.
Issue 1: At web object size 970 x 660 when published - the sim has vertical and horizontal scrollbars
Issue 2: I altered the web object size to five different ones to test - some were fine - no scrollbars and others had scrollbars.
1000 x 670
1000 x 675
1000 x 680
1000 x 685
1000 x 700
however it appears that depending on the users pc/laptop and browser window size - even if I can't see scrollbars someone else can.
I have no idea how to make the size correct for all users regardless of their window size so there are no scrollbars.
Appreciate any help you wonderful heroes can offer.
Cheers
Wendy
5 Replies
Are you setting your player to "lock at optimal" size in Storyline? If you set the browser setting to "resize browser to optimal size" and then lock the browser, everyone should see the project the same way you do, see this link for details - http://community.articulate.com/tutorials/products/changing-the-browser-settings-and-player-size.aspx
With that being said, one problem I've run into with web objects is that I've seen more people in recent times using the magnification function in their browsers, probably due to higher screen resolutions. I know I have one monitor where I have the default magnification in my browser set to 125%, otherwise I can't read it, lol. This can cause scroll bars or even worse in web objects.
If you're not publishing for mobile, have you considered plugging in the .swf file generated by Captivate rather than using a web object?
+1 for Brian's suggestions. Given the choice, I would always opt for inserting the Captivate .swf file into Storyline. Here is an example did a while a go.
Thanks for your reply Brian - I'll check out the link you sent.
Thanks Michael - I'll check out your link as well. Does it explain what the difference adding as a webobject vs adding the.swf file - is one more option more reliable than the other?
Wendy, if you explore the .swf file option, here is another great reference for inserting your .swf file: http://community.articulate.com/tutorials/products/adding-flash-files.aspx
In essence, if your .swf file is not interactive, insert it as you would a video. If it is interactive you'll want to use the insert Flash option.
Michael, great example, and with Code Baby even! Been a few years since I've worked with that program, I'll bet it's come a long ways since then.
Thanks guys. This has been very helpful. I have inserted as flash and works a treat and have locked the browser settings and that works too.
Cheers for your help
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