Those same fixes will be in the next update of Storyline 3. Once we have narrowed down the release date for Storyline 3's update we'll let folks know here.
I also want to know if there is a simpler solution to this problem, it seems that this case has existed for a very long time and since I have jobs in Storyline 3 that don't works because of this problem I would like a quick solution for it.
Hello, In our company we would like to have an option to use numeric enteries which doesn"t show any placeholder content (now its 0 there by default which is a problem cause we teach math).
Hello, I have also encountered this problem several times, I have had to look for other creative ways that have not worked either (through a JavaScript trigger), this currently creates a poor user experience for users because users need to solve exercises in math and when I show them that a certain exercise is equivalent To 0 I am presenting something wrong pedagogically. I need the text box to be completely empty. I would be happy if you could help with this issue when you release the next version of Storyline 3 as soon as possible, a large amount of what I do is done in numerical text boxes.
I can understand how important this fix is for you, and we'll let you know here as soon as it's ready for Storyline 3. You'll also find that information updated in the Storyline 3 version history once the update is ready.
Hi Ashley, As you can see, this discussion is from 5 years ago, and people are still complaining. Until now, articulate only released a fix for storyline 360, although storyline 3 Exist before 360 and we all have this problem for several years. if articulate already found a fix for 360 so i guss its the same fix for storyline 3. We would really appreciate if articulate can fix it as soon as possible and release an update.
Storyline 360 will always be the latest, most up-to-date version and you can see the release history for our latest build 3.28.18944.0 here. We’re continuing to support Storyline 3 with bug fixes, but we aren’t adding any major new features to Storyline 3 or sharing a release schedule.
The issue that occurred and the subsequent fix in Storyline 360 and Storyline 3 was a bit different than in Storyline 2 due to the difference in how each of the authoring tools is structured.
Once the next update of Storyline 3 is ready, we'll post here to let folks know!
If we created the variables before the update, should it give blank values afterwards? Because I just installed the updates and I am still seeing the zeroes.
We just released Update 7 for Storyline 3! (Build 3.7.20003.0) 🎉
Remember the issue where numeric-entry fields displayed default values of zero after renaming their underlying variables? In update 7, the numeric- entry fields will remain blank until learners enter values.
Hello. I just ran into this with the latest update of 360, however I was doing this the wrong way, just in case anyone else runs into this.
I made my new vars and assigned them to the num entry field, this does not work, you still get the initial 0 in that field.
NOTE 1: It looks like you have to "rename" vs. "replacing" the var with a new one.
NOTE 2: I need to check if the user entered a value upon Submit, upon checking for 0 the Default, even though it is not showed initially, SL does not see it as zero so I cannot check for init value which is odd. I also tried between -1 a 1 and that did not work.
I had this happen to me as well. Looking over the history of this issue, I found out why. Alyssa Gomez, 2 years ago: "This is happening because there is a bug in Storyline 360 where when you rename a numeric variable, the entry field and the variable reference display a 0 instead of the default blank."
My solution is to return the numeric variable to the input field, then create a second trigger that sets my variable to the numeric variable when the input field looses focus.
I know this has been discussed for a few years but wanted to see if there was any progress.
Is there a way for the numeric entry field to go back to being blank after a user clicks the reset button i added? I can only set it to zero, however i would prefer to have it be blank when reset.
You can do a work-around, using javascript and jQuery.
First thing is that you need to import jQuery to the browser. You do this with a javascript trigger:
if (window.jQuery == "undefined") { var head = document.head; var script = document.createElement('script'); script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.src = 'https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js'; head.appendChild(script); }
Second you need to add the triggers. If there is only the one numeric input, or of you want to target all input fields in the slide, you can use the code $('input').prop('value', '') . A better way would be to go through all of them, and check if they have the value "0". Like so:
$('input').each(function() { if ($(this).prop('value') == '0') { $(this).prop('value','') } }
If the reset button and the input is on the same slide, you can put the triggers in the same button. I.e. Set NumericEntry to value 0 and Execute JavaScript.
If the input(s) is/are on a different slide you need to set the JavaScript to trigger when the built-in variable "Menu.SlideNumber" changes. This will make it trigger each time the user visits the slide, without having to restart the timeline.
Note that all of this works in Storyline 360, but might not work in other versions.
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Hi Ashley, these are wonderful news! Is that update also available for Storyline 3 users?
Hi Narrative,
Those same fixes will be in the next update of Storyline 3. Once we have narrowed down the release date for Storyline 3's update we'll let folks know here.
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hi Ashley,
i have the same problem in storyline 3 in alot of courses. It's very urgent for me!
when will you release a fix for this issue?
SAME HERE. PLEASE FIX IT .
same for me -
i need it to build tests for schools all over the country for work. and i got really urgent deadline for it.
i've done anything that is suggested on google, but nothing is usefull enough for my needs.
this is an extremly urgent matter, thank you for your efforts.
im talking about storyline 3 Patch , (not 360).
I also need this update on Storyline3, it's very urgent!
Hey,
I also want to know if there is a simpler solution to this problem, it seems that this case has existed for a very long time and since I have jobs in Storyline 3 that don't works because of this problem I would like a quick solution for it.
Hi , I also need this update on Storyline3, it's very urgent!
Hello,
In our company we would like to have an option to use numeric enteries which doesn"t show any placeholder content (now its 0 there by default which is a problem cause we teach math).
We are using Storyline 3
Thank you,
best regards.
Hello, I have also encountered this problem several times, I have had to look for other creative ways that have not worked either (through a JavaScript trigger), this currently creates a poor user experience for users because users need to solve exercises in math and when I show them that a certain exercise is equivalent To 0 I am presenting something wrong pedagogically. I need the text box to be completely empty. I would be happy if you could help with this issue when you release the next version of Storyline 3 as soon as possible, a large amount of what I do is done in numerical text boxes.
Hi all,
I can understand how important this fix is for you, and we'll let you know here as soon as it's ready for Storyline 3. You'll also find that information updated in the Storyline 3 version history once the update is ready.
Hi Ashley,
As you can see, this discussion is from 5 years ago, and people are still complaining.
Until now, articulate only released a fix for storyline 360, although storyline 3 Exist before 360 and we all have this problem for several years.
if articulate already found a fix for 360 so i guss its the same fix for storyline 3.
We would really appreciate if articulate can fix it as soon as possible and release an update.
Thank you.
Hi Or,
Storyline 360 will always be the latest, most up-to-date version and you can see the release history for our latest build 3.28.18944.0 here. We’re continuing to support Storyline 3 with bug fixes, but we aren’t adding any major new features to Storyline 3 or sharing a release schedule.
The issue that occurred and the subsequent fix in Storyline 360 and Storyline 3 was a bit different than in Storyline 2 due to the difference in how each of the authoring tools is structured.
Once the next update of Storyline 3 is ready, we'll post here to let folks know!
If we created the variables before the update, should it give blank values afterwards? Because I just installed the updates and I am still seeing the zeroes.
ok never mind I duplicated the slide and deleted the original and now it works.
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Hello. I just ran into this with the latest update of 360, however I was doing this the wrong way, just in case anyone else runs into this.
I made my new vars and assigned them to the num entry field, this does not work, you still get the initial 0 in that field.
NOTE 1: It looks like you have to "rename" vs. "replacing" the var with a new one.
NOTE 2: I need to check if the user entered a value upon Submit, upon checking for 0 the Default, even though it is not showed initially, SL does not see it as zero so I cannot check for init value which is odd. I also tried between -1 a 1 and that did not work.
It still inputs a 0 for me 1 year later on numeric entry fields.
Hi Brian,
Thanks for reaching out, and I'm sorry you are facing this!
We released a fix for this problem in Storyline 360 Update 28 and Storyline 3 Update 7, but I'm happy to explore further!
I'm having trouble recreating the zero value in a numeric-entry field in a sample Storyline 360 Update 41 slide. Here's a quick recording of the test.
Are you comfortable with sharing your slide so I can try to replicate it? You can use this private upload link.
I had this happen to me as well. Looking over the history of this issue, I found out why. Alyssa Gomez, 2 years ago: "This is happening because there is a bug in Storyline 360 where when you rename a numeric variable, the entry field and the variable reference display a 0 instead of the default blank."
My solution is to return the numeric variable to the input field, then create a second trigger that sets my variable to the numeric variable when the input field looses focus.
I know this has been discussed for a few years but wanted to see if there was any progress.
Is there a way for the numeric entry field to go back to being blank after a user clicks the reset button i added? I can only set it to zero, however i would prefer to have it be blank when reset.
This still seems to be a bug. Any update on this?
You can do a work-around, using javascript and jQuery.
First thing is that you need to import jQuery to the browser. You do this with a javascript trigger:
if (window.jQuery == "undefined") {var head = document.head;
var script = document.createElement('script');
script.type = 'text/javascript';
script.src = 'https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js';
head.appendChild(script);
}
Second you need to add the triggers. If there is only the one numeric input, or of you want to target all input fields in the slide, you can use the code
$('input').prop('value', ''). A better way would be to go through all of them, and check if they have the value "0". Like so:$('input').each(function() {if ($(this).prop('value') == '0') {
$(this).prop('value','')
}
}
If the reset button and the input is on the same slide, you can put the triggers in the same button. I.e.
Set NumericEntry to value 0andExecute JavaScript.If the input(s) is/are on a different slide you need to set the JavaScript to trigger when the built-in variable "Menu.SlideNumber" changes. This will make it trigger each time the user visits the slide, without having to restart the timeline.
Note that all of this works in Storyline 360, but might not work in other versions.