I'm trying to hide previous information (a speech bubble) that the user already knows/has read about when they return to my menu slide to select the 2nd topic. I've tried to create a true/false variable but when I go to preview it the information still appears.
I have to do this often. I've method that works best for me is to create a variable that keeps track of my current scene. It is basically a counter. When I first enter a slide, I update the variable to my current slide number, if my current slide number is less than the value in the variable. Then when I return to a slide, I can check the variable. If the variable is greater than my current slide number, I can not display selected items. To check for first visit, make your set selections before you update the variable on each slide.
This works well, but the downside is that you have to update the variable for each slide. If you change the order of your slides, you have to go back through and update the value on each slide for the variable.
Thanks for your suggestions. Joanna i have tried resetting the scene but still have the same issue. I will try your suggestion Wendy, I've looked at your example and it seems to make sense so will let you know.
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Hi Paul
have you tried to reset the slide to initial state when revisiting?
Hi Paul
When are you changing the variable? Or could it be the trigger order?
can you upload the story file -easier for someone to help you if they can work with your setup
See attached sample file - I didn't use variable I used states. Hope this helps
Hi Paul,
I have to do this often. I've method that works best for me is to create a variable that keeps track of my current scene. It is basically a counter. When I first enter a slide, I update the variable to my current slide number, if my current slide number is less than the value in the variable. Then when I return to a slide, I can check the variable. If the variable is greater than my current slide number, I can not display selected items. To check for first visit, make your set selections before you update the variable on each slide.
This works well, but the downside is that you have to update the variable for each slide. If you change the order of your slides, you have to go back through and update the value on each slide for the variable.
Hi everyone,
Thanks for your suggestions. Joanna i have tried resetting the scene but still have the same issue. I will try your suggestion Wendy, I've looked at your example and it seems to make sense so will let you know.
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