Hi - I have audio inserted on various layers. The problem is, if a user triggers a layer to open before the base layer audio is finished, the audio overlaps (base layer audio and layer 2 audio). This isn't the case with all layers - it just seems to be a problem with the base layer, that wants to continue to play even when another layer has been opened.
When you have the trigger set up to open a new layer, with audio, you will need to also add a trigger to "pause audio" and select the audio on the base slide.
Whichever trigger you use to get back to the base layer, you also want to add a trigger of "play media" and trigger the base slide audio.
You can add you file here if you would like us to look at it.
The file I tested I used a trigger on each button that opens the new layer. Add your trigger to "show layer" and then add trigger to "pause media" and select the audio on the base slide.
Thank you for your advice here. I am finding that when I try to Pause the base layer audio when I am on other layers, the audio for the base layer does not appear as an option in the triggers. When Im in another layer and I use the drop down arrow to show the base layer features, the Audio is not there - only the shapes and text are visible there. Are you able to help please?
This thread is a bit dated. Do you have the .story file to share so that we can take a look and understand what you are experiencing. Just be sure to let me know which slide to focus on.
Unfortunately I cannot send any slides due to confidentiality.
The issue is that I have a base layer with audio on it, I then have 5 other layers on top, each with their own audio. I set triggers for the audio to start when the timeline starts, and to pause when the buttons are pressed to change layers. It seems to work when I am moving forward through the layers, but as soon as I click back, the baselayer audio starts playing at the same time as the audio for the layer I am viewing. I put triggers on the back buttons to pause the audio, but I cannot seem to fix it.
Thanks Leslie! If you have an example of a slide with layers where there is separate audio on each layer, that would be great. I can then try to copy your triggers.
Oh, I should probably mention I utilized the built-in slide/layer properties vs a lot of triggers for our starting point, but it may be all that you need. Keepin' it simple 😃
Hi Leslie, I know this is an old link however hoping you can help. I did review the sample attachment and did add a trigger. I want the audio to stop on the base layer once I select the close button on the selected layer, thanks.
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Hello Jane,
When you have the trigger set up to open a new layer, with audio, you will need to also add a trigger to "pause audio" and select the audio on the base slide.
Whichever trigger you use to get back to the base layer, you also want to add a trigger of "play media" and trigger the base slide audio.
You can add you file here if you would like us to look at it.
Hope this helps!
Emily,
Do you add the trigger as a slide trigger or onto each button that opens a separate layer?
Hello Katie,
The file I tested I used a trigger on each button that opens the new layer. Add your trigger to "show layer" and then add trigger to "pause media" and select the audio on the base slide.
Let us know if you need anything further!
Hi Emily,
Thank you for your advice here. I am finding that when I try to Pause the base layer audio when I am on other layers, the audio for the base layer does not appear as an option in the triggers. When Im in another layer and I use the drop down arrow to show the base layer features, the Audio is not there - only the shapes and text are visible there. Are you able to help please?
Thank you!
Leah
Hello Leah and welcome to E-Learning Heroes :)
This thread is a bit dated. Do you have the .story file to share so that we can take a look and understand what you are experiencing. Just be sure to let me know which slide to focus on.
Hi Leslie,
Thank you for your email.
Unfortunately I cannot send any slides due to confidentiality.
The issue is that I have a base layer with audio on it, I then have 5 other layers on top, each with their own audio. I set triggers for the audio to start when the timeline starts, and to pause when the buttons are pressed to change layers. It seems to work when I am moving forward through the layers, but as soon as I click back, the baselayer audio starts playing at the same time as the audio for the layer I am viewing. I put triggers on the back buttons to pause the audio, but I cannot seem to fix it.
If you have any ideas I would be so grateful!
Thanks,
Leah
Hi Leah - Let me see if I can get something for you to take a look at.
I also wanted to go ahead and mention that replying to the forums via e-mail attaches your signature. You are welcome to pop in and edit if needed.
I'll draft something up to assist you :)
Thanks Leslie! If you have an example of a slide with layers where there is separate audio on each layer, that would be great. I can then try to copy your triggers.
Hey Leah - shooting blind here, but hopefully this helps you :)
Oh, I should probably mention I utilized the built-in slide/layer properties vs a lot of triggers for our starting point, but it may be all that you need. Keepin' it simple 😃
Hi Leslie, I know this is an old link however hoping you can help. I did review the sample attachment and did add a trigger. I want the audio to stop on the base layer once I select the close button on the selected layer, thanks.
Hello Jane!
If you want the audio to stop on the base layer when the user selects one of the buttons, then you'll need a Pause Audio trigger.