I need help adding triggers to a slide that has 4 layers. I can get the first layer to come up, but can't get the first to leave to allow for the rest to come up. Please help.
You can create a trigger that says hide this slide. The wizard will show you all the actions that can trigger the hide action.
Another method is to show a second layer. Slide layers can have their properties set to hide other layers.
A third option I use frequently, is to show several layers at once. I do this by setting their properties so they don't hide other layers. Then to close them all at once, I show a blank layer that is set to hide other layers. It hides them all. it has a very short timeline, and I set its properties to hide when timeline ends.
Eileen, Can you share your .story file? I think I understand what you're trying to do., but can't be sure til I see what you're working with.
One way of doing it (and there are many) is to insert a small multiply shape (X) in the top corner, then apply a trigger to that shape that hides the layer.
But again, it's hard to say exactly without seeing how you've got things set up.
here is a sample .story file with a base layer and four buttons that click to go to layers. Without knowing the setup of your file it's hard to say how you should approach it.
Follow along with this video. it shows creating a layer, and the triggers to show it and hide it. then it shows creating a second layer and its triggers.
The base layer can show either layer 1 or two. Each of the layers contains only the title, and the buttons, allowing the "show layer 2" button from the base layer to show through. When layer 1 was created, it had the "Hide other layers" setting enabled. Since layer 2 is a copy of layer 1, it, too, hides other layers when it shows.
Layer 1 can be hidden by the "hide layer 1" button on layer 1, or by the "Show layer 2" button which is on the base layer, but can be clicked. When layer 2 shows, it hides layer 1.
Layer 2 can be hidden by using one of its 2 buttons; one to hide layer 2, or one to show layer 1 (which hides layer 2).
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You can create a trigger that says hide this slide. The wizard will show you all the actions that can trigger the hide action.
Another method is to show a second layer. Slide layers can have their properties set to hide other layers.
A third option I use frequently, is to show several layers at once. I do this by setting their properties so they don't hide other layers. Then to close them all at once, I show a blank layer that is set to hide other layers. It hides them all. it has a very short timeline, and I set its properties to hide when timeline ends.
I don't understand HOW to do that. I know what I have to do but not HOW.
Are you familiar with google hangouts? Then you could share my screen and
show
me as you explain it. I need to see it and do it to learn it.
I know I need to use the layers but don't know HOW.
Eileen, Can you share your .story file? I think I understand what you're trying to do., but can't be sure til I see what you're working with.
One way of doing it (and there are many) is to insert a small multiply shape (X) in the top corner, then apply a trigger to that shape that hides the layer.
But again, it's hard to say exactly without seeing how you've got things set up.
Hi Eileen
here is a sample .story file with a base layer and four buttons that click to go to layers. Without knowing the setup of your file it's hard to say how you should approach it.
See the attached video for how I built the file.
Hope this helps
I'm in my online class right now. Can I write back when it's finished in
about an hour and a half?
I don't know how we can connect.
I thought I sent this over an hour ago. Do you have a gmail account?
Yes I can share it. Where do I send it?
Yes I saw that with the x in the tutorial and putting a slide in for the
video but it is not accessible it is grey.
Follow along with this video. it shows creating a layer, and the triggers to show it and hide it. then it shows creating a second layer and its triggers.
The base layer can show either layer 1 or two. Each of the layers contains only the title, and the buttons, allowing the "show layer 2" button from the base layer to show through. When layer 1 was created, it had the "Hide other layers" setting enabled. Since layer 2 is a copy of layer 1, it, too, hides other layers when it shows.
Layer 1 can be hidden by the "hide layer 1" button on layer 1, or by the "Show layer 2" button which is on the base layer, but can be clicked. When layer 2 shows, it hides layer 1.
Layer 2 can be hidden by using one of its 2 buttons; one to hide layer 2, or one to show layer 1 (which hides layer 2).
Any questions, just ask.
Did you look at the attachment I sent you? Did you look at the problem?
Please do that and then reply again.
I don't see any attachments here. Use the gray ADD ATTACHMENT button to attach your .story file.
I don't see the gray ADD ATTACHMENT button.
I hit the paperclip below for the last response. I'll try again.
Hi Eileen
are you answering these replies from your email or from the forum on the ELH website. You need to come onto the website and use the grey 'add attachment' button at the bottom of the post for any of us to be able to view what you are uploading
Right now I'm on my ohone. It did not come up on my computer.
give me the website address, why can't I do it from the email?
You can only send an attachment if you come to this page through a browser. If you are replying with your phone, it won't let you send an attachment.
When you see this on your phone - click View and it should open a browser and show you this webpage that we are all posting on now
I was on email on my computer. I keep using the paper clip. I see no 'add
attachments words anywhere.
Can you see the attachment above?
Do you see the attachment above? I am in email.
https://community.articulate.com/discussions/articulate-storyline/help-with-triggers-028225b5-3123-47b9-825a-05dcf3c3ccca
Now I am on my computer, I see no "add attachment" words.
Got it!
If you clicked on the link I posted above (3 minutes ago) and you are in a browser window NOT on your email and you are typing into a box there is a grey 'Add attachment button" at the bottom left and a white Post reply > button bottom right.
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