Getting my layers to show

Hi Rachel, there is nothing wrong with either copying pics or using layers. I would add custom states to the three pictures which are then 'turned on' by three offstage objects. To me that's a simpler, cleaner way to show the pics. See attached a quick sample.

Hi there Rachel! Welcome to Storyline :D

First, I think the problem may be that you cannot trigger an action off of the timeline itself. So, you can't have a specific point in the timeline trigger an action or open a layer.

However, having said that, there is a pretty nifty way around this. What you would do is place an object outside of your slide in the "gray area". Position this object (it could be a button or a shape) where you'd like it on your timeline. Add a trigger to open the layer when that object's state meets a specific state.

So, let's say for example, that I wanted a layer to open 5 seconds into my timeline. I could place a rectangle shape, with the initial/default state of "Normal" in my slide, but off of the slide work space. Adjust that rectangle to appear at the 5 second mark in the timeline. 

Here's how you'd set up the trigger:

Note: Click on the image above to view a larger version.

I'm also attaching a very quick example file, if you'd like to take a closer look at this.

Let me know if this works for you! :)

Nice timing, Michael! :)

Hmmm... I just tried out Michael's version, I'm thinking that my initial "copy and paste the image" might be the fewest steps to achieve the same thing.  Thanks so much for your assistance though. I think as I become more familiar with Storyline, I'll come back to this for other courses.

Rachel, if 'cut&paste' is easier for you, go for it! That's the great thing about Storyline, there are often several ways to accomplish the same thing