Displaying a PDF in a story that includes verification that user has read

Jan 22, 2024

Hi all,

I´m setting up a new library of compliance courses. Each course requires the user to read an understand a PDF. I need to upload 100's of PDFs initially, and then have ease of ability to re-publish a course with a new version of a PDF too.


I´m wondering what´s the quickest and easiest method to do it. The PDFs should be displayed in a separate course, not in a different window, nor in Resources. We should ensure the person goes through the entire PDF. A read and understood message should appear at the end for the employee to click (later we will include a quiz).
I have tried some unsuccessful options in Storyline and Rise as well:
Regarding Storyline:
• I have tried as a Trigger / Jump to URL (an internal Sharepoint), but the following message appears: Method “Title” not supported by automation object. Nevertheless I click ok, and I can review the PDF, but outside Articulate, and cannot return back to Articulate.
• I have tried to insert a WebObject and again the error message appears saying: “This content cannot be displayed in a frame”.
Regarding Rise:
• I have tried adding the hyperlink to the specific document in Sharepoint, but the Rise is redirecting to “Microsoft Online / Sign to your account”, and when you click there, does not direct you to the specific PDF.
What would you suggest?
Thank you, David

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