Hi! You're tips and tricks have been wonderful so far, but when I downloaded my free Storyline 2 Version it didn't have the same options the "Get Started" video had. Is that because it's simply the free version? Specifically, I've done everything the video directed, but when I select "states" on the trigger for my character, it doesn't give me the option to change her state to "happy," but instead only options for the button states (selected, down, etc.)
You can try tricking it by going to the states tab and duplicating the 'normal' state and creating a 'happy' state and then see if you can trigger that way.
You may need to reinstall SL2 if you are not seeing all the things you should be
Here are a couple of links about repair and erratic behaviour that might help
Actually, I started copying the video exactly and found that the photo
characters didn't have expressions, where as the illustrations do.
Assuming, I'm going to learn how to layer in order to change the photo
characters expressions? You guys are truly amazing. Thanks!
Hi Wendy - no...the photos and illustrations operate in completely different ways.
You do not have to use layers, (although you can if you want to use Triggers, perhaps click a button or do something to change an expression...), you can just change one to another on the Timeline. It all depends on what you are trying to achieve.
When I click on the trigger on a photograph character, it doesn't give me
the option of expressions. How else would I make my photo character, move,
change expressions, etc? I see how to do it with illustrated characters,
but not the photo characters. Thank you!
With the photographic characters, you will need to insert another character with the expression you need to get them to change. You can add them on the timeline, and move them within the timeline as needed, or you can add the images to states if you want to use triggers.
Attached is a file with 2 other ways to achieve this.
Thanks, all. So, if I can just add the characters to the timeline to change expressions. What's the benefit of creating layers? Thanks, all! You all rock!!!
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Hi Suzanne
You can try tricking it by going to the states tab and duplicating the 'normal' state and creating a 'happy' state and then see if you can trigger that way.
You may need to reinstall SL2 if you are not seeing all the things you should be
Here are a couple of links about repair and erratic behaviour that might help
http://www.articulate.com/support/storyline-2/unexpected-or-erratic-behavior-in-articulate-storyline-2
http://www.articulate.com/support/storyline-2/how-to-repair-articulate-storyline-sl2
Actually, I started copying the video exactly and found that the photo
characters didn't have expressions, where as the illustrations do.
Assuming, I'm going to learn how to layer in order to change the photo
characters expressions? You guys are truly amazing. Thanks!
Hi Wendy - no...the photos and illustrations operate in completely different ways.
You do not have to use layers, (although you can if you want to use Triggers, perhaps click a button or do something to change an expression...), you can just change one to another on the Timeline. It all depends on what you are trying to achieve.
Shout if you need any more help.
Sorry Suzanne when you said character I immediately thought of illustrated not photographic...I should have clarified.
When I click on the trigger on a photograph character, it doesn't give me
the option of expressions. How else would I make my photo character, move,
change expressions, etc? I see how to do it with illustrated characters,
but not the photo characters. Thank you!
Hi Suzanne
this sample may help you
Hello Suzanne,
With the photographic characters, you will need to insert another character with the expression you need to get them to change. You can add them on the timeline, and move them within the timeline as needed, or you can add the images to states if you want to use triggers.
Attached is a file with 2 other ways to achieve this.
Thanks, all. So, if I can just add the characters to the timeline to change expressions. What's the benefit of creating layers? Thanks, all! You all rock!!!
There was a discussion recently that covered the pros and cons of using states vs. layers. See here: https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/states-vs-layers-how-do-you-decide-which-to-use
Hopefully the thread Michael linked will give you some ideas Suzanne!
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