I have recently upgraded to SL2 and i notice that he standard shape styles are different. There's one I used to use all the time in SL1 which is different in SL2 (subtle affect accent 1). Do you know how I can get the old one back in my standard shape formats please?
If you format a shape and want that same formatting to be used on new shapes in the same project, right-click the shape and choose Set as Default Shape. There isn't a way to add these to the "insert" tab or as a part of a Storyline library. That would have to be a feature request at this time.
I sent in a feature request for this, modeling the functionality after loading symbol libraries in Illustrator. I also requested linked images versus embedded, to allow for propagating changes.
Thanks Adam for sending along the request. We're unable to share the status of requests or when/what elements may be included in a future release of Storyline or Studio - but once we have additional information to share we'll be sure to let folks know in the forums!
Glad to help; this is a great product with a dedicated team. :) I do wish in general Storyline had a more relative, defined project structure for assets and support files. I run around in 3ds Max and Maya extensively, and the referencing system and project structure of those respectively are things that a lot of developers could learn from.
No worries - all replies appear chronologically, but it does show as a reply to Adam and you are also welcome to share your thoughts on feature requests here.
Good call, Jay; I imagine the linked feature would function like a linked file in Illustrator or a loaded clip in Fusion. One of the big things that bugs me when inserting images in Storyline is this lack of link and the corresponding file bloat that comes with an embedded image. Again, maybe I'm jaded by working in enough programs that link while keeping the native project format small. Perhaps one of these days it will come.
Well I know this is a very old post now, but... I just learned about "Format painter"! Check it out! It's not quite an actual shape style, but it'll do the trick, I think! :)
I am also requesting the feature to save custom shape styles in the same manner that you can save custom text styles, so that you can select from repeated shape styles within a project.
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Hello Helen!
When you insert a shape, you can right click and format the shape to your liking. After that, you can right click and set this as your default shape.
If you will need this for numerous project, you could always save the shape into a template file.
Too bad it doesn't work for imported images. I have a style I apply to all images. It would be nice to save custom picture style presets.
Hi Paul,
You can always submit a feature request to have this available for Pictures.
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Hi Emily,
Can we create default shape styles as the OP asked?
I don't want to have to re-format every single thing I make... I want to make a bunch of 'quick parts' or add the style to the gallery.
Hi Mia,
If you format a shape and want that same formatting to be used on new shapes in the same project, right-click the shape and choose Set as Default Shape. There isn't a way to add these to the "insert" tab or as a part of a Storyline library. That would have to be a feature request at this time.
I sent in a feature request for this, modeling the functionality after loading symbol libraries in Illustrator. I also requested linked images versus embedded, to allow for propagating changes.
Thanks Adam for sending along the request. We're unable to share the status of requests or when/what elements may be included in a future release of Storyline or Studio - but once we have additional information to share we'll be sure to let folks know in the forums!
Glad to help; this is a great product with a dedicated team. :) I do wish in general Storyline had a more relative, defined project structure for assets and support files. I run around in 3ds Max and Maya extensively, and the referencing system and project structure of those respectively are things that a lot of developers could learn from.
Finally - I got this!
Thanks!
An option (and by option I mean "choice") for linked would rock.
Update: This was supposed to be a reply to Adam Crespi but got pushed to the bottom--just wanted to put it into context.
Hi Jay,
No worries - all replies appear chronologically, but it does show as a reply to Adam and you are also welcome to share your thoughts on feature requests here.
Good call, Jay; I imagine the linked feature would function like a linked file in Illustrator or a loaded clip in Fusion. One of the big things that bugs me when inserting images in Storyline is this lack of link and the corresponding file bloat that comes with an embedded image. Again, maybe I'm jaded by working in enough programs that link while keeping the native project format small. Perhaps one of these days it will come.
Well I know this is a very old post now, but... I just learned about "Format painter"! Check it out! It's not quite an actual shape style, but it'll do the trick, I think! :)
https://vimeo.com/100269221
You'll learning all sorts of things this week Jazzmine! Glad we keep the
old discussions around.
Help! I set my shape default to be a hotspot and now I cannot draw a regular shape to change it back!
Hi, Glenda.
Thank you for reaching out!
Are you able to change the properties of your shape so that you can set that one as the default?
I created a short (less than one minute) Peek 360 recording showing you what I mean.
Let me know if this works!
I am also requesting the feature to save custom shape styles in the same manner that you can save custom text styles, so that you can select from repeated shape styles within a project.