How to include a downloadable file within Storyline

May 09, 2019

Is it possible to upload a pdf file to a Storyline project, where once it's published, the learner can download the file as part of the learning?

14 Replies

Shannon McGinnis

almost 5 years ago05/09/19 at 4:10 pm (UTC)

Hi Dominic,

Yes, you can attach the file in the Resources section of the player. From within the project, go to the Publish tab and select Player. You'll see Resources as an optional player tab. Check the box and choose where you want it to display, then select Resources (paperclip) from the menu at the top. From there you can add your file by clicking the paper/new icon at the bottom. Learners will see the Resources tab when in the course and click it to select attachments to download.

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almost 5 years ago05/14/19 at 12:29 am (UTC)

Thanks so much for jumping in to help out Dominic, Shannon!

Dominic Greenfield
Author

almost 5 years ago05/22/19 at 12:47 pm (UTC)

Thanks Shannon!!

Amanda Mason

over 4 years ago09/06/19 at 3:35 am (UTC)

Can you trigger a download from a slide? Or is the only way to access download-able files the Resources link?

Yogesh Dewangan

over 4 years ago09/06/19 at 4:04 am (UTC)

Yes, you can trigger a download from a slide by inserting a button and adding the trigger to it.

Please see the attached file for your reference.

Trigger_for_Open_and_Download.png

Amanda Mason

over 4 years ago09/06/19 at 4:06 am (UTC)

THANK YOU! I was trying to use a hot spot. Getting a bit punchy - long day.

almost 3 years ago07/09/21 at 2:09 am (UTC)

It opens up in a new window what about if user need to download directly without navigating to a new window?

Ren Gomez
Staff

almost 3 years ago07/09/21 at 6:13 pm (UTC)

Hi Monika,

Hopefully others in the community can chime in with their suggestions, but here's a discussion that covers a tip for your scenario. Take a look and see if it helps!