Is there anyway to add a RESET option when creating a Drag and Drop activity. I love using the Freeform options when creating quizzes but it would be nice to have a RESET button on Drag and Drop questions when students don't get the correct answers and to make it easy for them to Try Again.
Is a Reset option something they can add to a future update under the Drag and Drop options?
I just ran into another question on this post I started 3 yrs ago. Is there a way to TURN OFF the Reset function if students want to return to this slide for review purposes? Since the slide properties are set to Reset to Initial State, they can't come back to this slide to see what they answered. I like to allow students the option click the Previous buttons to review the content but this slide comes up with the question in it's original state and only the Submit button is available. They have NO way to review what they answered on this slide or review any slides prior to this one.
I tried creating a new True/False variable attached to the Continue button on the Correct/Incorrect layers and then added triggers to turn off the Submit button and make the Previous/Next buttons visible once they activate the variable. However, the Reset slide property must erase any variable adjustments because I still can only return to this slide in it's original state with the Submit button. Very frustrating! Thanks!
Thanks for reaching out and sharing what you would like to accomplish within your course.
Having the slide properties set to 'Reset to Initial State', any time you return to this slide will display the slide in its original state as you mentioned.
I'd love to see any ideas from the community on how they accomplished a similar requirement.
that`s the perfect solution when you have animations! I don`t have a problem with variables, but setting the state back to initial state means that all animation start again, too. Thank you!
ah I ran into a problem with this solution while testing it: When I want to drag the object during the 2nd attempt, every element I droped in the first attempt will suddenly switch to the dropzone.
Hi Claudia sorry I am a bit unclear, do you want the correctly dropped items to remain on their targets when you select try again for the second attempt? If this is the case all you need to do is add an 'if' condition to the drag objects see image.
That will teach me to read to the end of a thread! I kept thinking - "that sounds right" - and going off and changing my quiz triggers, only to realise it wasn't working. Then I came back here and read a bit more...then a bit more...
Finally got the variable solution working, then I read Gerry's elegant solution.
Big thanks to everyone - I learned a lot about variables working through this...
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I was able to make this work by duplicating the slide, then having the "Try Again" buttons on both slides set to take them to the other slide. And then I set each slide to "Reset to Initial State" upon revisiting. It's working perfectly for me now. Also, I set both slides to Unlimited attempts.
Another method that seems to be working for me (and is super simple!) is simply to put a new trigger on the 'try again' button to reset the base layer timeline back to any point in time that makes sense for your slide (e.g. when all loading animations have completed).
Things to note:
This resets all drag & drop positions, but may not reset some other things (e.g. permanent changes in state, you could add further triggers on the Try Again button to reset these too)
It allows you to have the layer set as 'Resume saved state' so that when the user gets the answer correct, whenever they revisit the slide it will have remembered their answer
Having a set number of attempts works correctly without having to manually track it with a variable.
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Hi Gerry, I know this is an older post but thanks for this tip! It worked so well for me!
So glad this was able to help you out as well LaToya! Thanks for chiming in to share :)
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Amazing. Thanks Gerry. So simple.
Thanks LaToya sorry for the late reply :)
Cheers Brent glade you were able to use it :)
I just ran into another question on this post I started 3 yrs ago. Is there a way to TURN OFF the Reset function if students want to return to this slide for review purposes? Since the slide properties are set to Reset to Initial State, they can't come back to this slide to see what they answered. I like to allow students the option click the Previous buttons to review the content but this slide comes up with the question in it's original state and only the Submit button is available. They have NO way to review what they answered on this slide or review any slides prior to this one.
I tried creating a new True/False variable attached to the Continue button on the Correct/Incorrect layers and then added triggers to turn off the Submit button and make the Previous/Next buttons visible once they activate the variable. However, the Reset slide property must erase any variable adjustments because I still can only return to this slide in it's original state with the Submit button. Very frustrating! Thanks!
Hi Kimberly,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing what you would like to accomplish within your course.
Having the slide properties set to 'Reset to Initial State', any time you return to this slide will display the slide in its original state as you mentioned.
I'd love to see any ideas from the community on how they accomplished a similar requirement.
Thanks so much Gerry! I wish I had seen this long ago! This just fixed all of the issues I was having with resetting the dragged items!
No worries Kimberly only to glad to share this tips and tricks with others in this forum, it is such a helpful community!
cheers Gerry :)
Thanks Gerry! I think your solution is the best/cleanest.
Glad you found it useful Mark! thanks for your kind feedback. cheers Gerry
Hey Gerry,
that`s the perfect solution when you have animations! I don`t have a problem with variables, but setting the state back to initial state means that all animation start again, too. Thank you!
ah I ran into a problem with this solution while testing it: When I want to drag the object during the 2nd attempt, every element I droped in the first attempt will suddenly switch to the dropzone.
Hi Claudia sorry I am a bit unclear, do you want the correctly dropped items to remain on their targets when you select try again for the second attempt? If this is the case all you need to do is add an 'if' condition to the drag objects see image.
Life saver, and so simple. Thank you very much!!
That will teach me to read to the end of a thread! I kept thinking - "that sounds right" - and going off and changing my quiz triggers, only to realise it wasn't working. Then I came back here and read a bit more...then a bit more...
Finally got the variable solution working, then I read Gerry's elegant solution.
Big thanks to everyone - I learned a lot about variables working through this...
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I wish there was a step by step guide on how to use this program, it seems like everytime I have an issue I have to search and spend valuable time sorting through forums... or watching and rewatching videos hoping I find an answer. I need a storyline 360 for dummies manual
Hi Sarah!
Let me point you to the right place!
Both the Storyline 360 user guide and knowledge base articles are perfect resources to understand all the features Storyline 360 offers!
If you prefer a visual approach to training, then check out Articulate 360 Training live webinars and on-demand videos—they’re included with free trials and subscriptions.
Lastly, our community is filled with over 895,000 members who can point you in the right direction! We'd love to help!
TY for this trick!
Glad you found it useful Nora :)
Cheers Gerry
After all these years, this is a great nugget of knowledge.
Thanks D! I know what you mean I wish I have found some gems sooner as well! :)
I was able to make this work by duplicating the slide, then having the "Try Again" buttons on both slides set to take them to the other slide. And then I set each slide to "Reset to Initial State" upon revisiting. It's working perfectly for me now. Also, I set both slides to Unlimited attempts.
Another method that seems to be working for me (and is super simple!) is simply to put a new trigger on the 'try again' button to reset the base layer timeline back to any point in time that makes sense for your slide (e.g. when all loading animations have completed).
Things to note: