I am creating a software simulation that requires learners to enter lines of code into text boxes. I am recording as I type these lines of code into the software program, and I am expecting Storyline to produce the typing as data fields in a free form slide. The recording generates free form slides but instead of the expected data entry text boxes I get the shortcut keys, CTRL+C and CTRL+V.
In my recording I am typing lines of code into the command window of a software program. Instead of generating a freeform slide with a text box, Storyline generates a freeform slide that prompts the user (with a callout) to press ctrl+v (or ctrl+c). In other words, Storyline is not recording my typing.
In Form View of the slide the following message is attached to the slide:
"PRESS THE KEY OR KEY COMBINATION"
"This interaction will be submitted immediately when the user attempts a key combination"
If you've recorded a screencast that includes typing commands into a command prompt window (as shown below), you may find that some of the expected text boxes, captions, or images are missing when it's inserted into your course as Try Mode or Test Mode step-by-step slides.
It's not always possible for Articulate Storyline to capture input from a command prompt window. To correct this behavior, you may need to add one or more data-entry fields, captions, or screenshotsafter you've inserted the step-by-step screen recording into your course to fill in the missing details.
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Hi Paul! I'm not following what you mean by you are getting shortcut keys? This data is populating somewhere in your screen recording?
Hi Leslie,
Basically what is happening is this:
In my recording I am typing lines of code into the command window of a software program. Instead of generating a freeform slide with a text box, Storyline generates a freeform slide that prompts the user (with a callout) to press ctrl+v (or ctrl+c). In other words, Storyline is not recording my typing.
In Form View of the slide the following message is attached to the slide:
"PRESS THE KEY OR KEY COMBINATION"
"This interaction will be submitted immediately when the user attempts a key combination"
Thanks
Paul
Thanks for the details Paul.
If you've recorded a screencast that includes typing commands into a command prompt window (as shown below), you may find that some of the expected text boxes, captions, or images are missing when it's inserted into your course as Try Mode or Test Mode step-by-step slides.
It's not always possible for Articulate Storyline to capture input from a command prompt window. To correct this behavior, you may need to add one or more data-entry fields, captions, or screenshots after you've inserted the step-by-step screen recording into your course to fill in the missing details.
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