My client has requested that the buttons be hidden until the learner completes the each section in order. So, the 2nd and third would be hidden when going through the first, the third would be hidden while going through the 2nd, etc. I've tried setting up the variable with the T/F value, but it isn't working.
Any help or suggestion on how to fix this would be appreciated.
Note: I have viewed the lessons on Variables,but for some reason what I've done has not gotten the same result.
I don't think you would need to use a variable at all on this. Have the "Records" button in a normal state and the other two buttons in a hidden state.
Next, create a trigger on the NONRECORDS button that states: "Change state of NONRECORDS button to Normal when STATE of RECORDS button is VISITED".
Then, repeat same variable on the PERSONAL FILES button.
1) Have your TRUE/FALSE variable created for each button and start it at FALSE.
2) On the Main Menu slide, have a trigger that states: "Change state of button "NONRECORDS" to Normal when Timeline Starts AND if Records is = to TRUE.
3) On the last slide of the Records section have a trigger that states: "Set NONRECORDS variable to TRUE when timeline starts.
When a user clicks the "Learn More" button for the Records section they will go through that content. On the last slide of the content for Records the variable will change, the user presses the "back to main menu" button and then the Main Menu timeline starts and sees the variable has changes and so it makes the NONRECORDS button Normal.
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Thanks for the suggestion, I've added it below. I tried the other suggestions above and part of it is working but the second and 3rd buttons won't turn to normal once I come back to the slide.
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Hi Shannon,
I don't think you would need to use a variable at all on this. Have the "Records" button in a normal state and the other two buttons in a hidden state.
Next, create a trigger on the NONRECORDS button that states: "Change state of NONRECORDS button to Normal when STATE of RECORDS button is VISITED".
Then, repeat same variable on the PERSONAL FILES button.
Is that the solution you are looking for?
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Yes, I guess variables would be needed then:
1) Have your TRUE/FALSE variable created for each button and start it at FALSE.
2) On the Main Menu slide, have a trigger that states: "Change state of button "NONRECORDS" to Normal when Timeline Starts AND if Records is = to TRUE.
3) On the last slide of the Records section have a trigger that states: "Set NONRECORDS variable to TRUE when timeline starts.
When a user clicks the "Learn More" button for the Records section they will go through that content. On the last slide of the content for Records the variable will change, the user presses the "back to main menu" button and then the Main Menu timeline starts and sees the variable has changes and so it makes the NONRECORDS button Normal.
Shannon,
Try the sample Navigation_with_variablesWH, found here: https://community.articulate.com/discussions/articulate-storyline/free-sample-restricted-and-free-random-navigation-using-variables-and-triggers
The "Restricted Navigation" section does what you are asking.
Hi Shannon,
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Hi Ashley,
Thanks for the suggestion, I've added it below. I tried the other suggestions above and part of it is working but the second and 3rd buttons won't turn to normal once I come back to the slide.
Hi Shannon
see updated file below. I changed the trigger to be 'when timeline starts' instead of 'when variable changes'. See if that works for you.
Hi Wendy,
Yes. It worked! Thank you very much!
Great news Shannon...all the best with your project.
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