Is there a way to batch change a picture? I have an image used in 106 slides that now needs to be switched from french to english. Can i change all instances of this image at once, or do I have to change each of the 106 images individually?
I'm kind of late to the party but would like to suggest you add a feature request for this very useful capability. There are lots of good reasons for linking graphics rather than embedding them. You mention the ability to make updates quickly but it also helps keep the Storyline file size smaller which makes opening, closing and saving files faster; it allows teams to share the same graphics when working on multi-module projects; and it allows a graphic designer to tweak or update graphics in parallel with the instructional designer who puts the project together knowing that any changes the graphic designer makes will automatically be reflected in the published output of the SL file.
I'm a champion of getting this capability added to Storyline as it's such a powerful feature so I hope you can add your voice via a feature request.
And that's exactly the type of explanation for why you'd like this feature that you should include in the feature request. It helps our development team to understand exactly what you're looking for, how it would make your course development easier, etc.
Ashley, I submitted a feature request for this some time ago but don't think I included my reasons why. Would it be a good idea to submit another that includes the reasons or is that something you'll pass along to the team?
This is a must have! the choice to create a monolith storyline file instead of a file linking to images is pretty much destroying any chance for agile development between developers and graphic designers.
Also - a shout out to Brett that said it first - it will also make backups and file management easier with Storyline files that can easily become very large in size.
Thanks Eitan - this forum discussion is a bit older, but it's always good to know how the behavior is impacting individual users when we evaluate feature requests and product improvements. You can also share your thoughts on these features here. Just another option to get them in the hands of our product team!
Change the .story extension in .zip. Then unzip the package. The pictures (and sounds) are located in story/media. Replace the file you need to modify (keeping the same name). Zip the files (the files in the main folder not the folder itself). Change the .zip extension by .story.
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You need to change all 106 separately unless of course it is on the slide master then you could change it once
Unless this image is on a master slide, you have to change it on each slide.
Ahh Rats! Oh well, it was worth the try asking. Thanks guys!
Hi Sarah,
I'm kind of late to the party but would like to suggest you add a feature request for this very useful capability. There are lots of good reasons for linking graphics rather than embedding them. You mention the ability to make updates quickly but it also helps keep the Storyline file size smaller which makes opening, closing and saving files faster; it allows teams to share the same graphics when working on multi-module projects; and it allows a graphic designer to tweak or update graphics in parallel with the instructional designer who puts the project together knowing that any changes the graphic designer makes will automatically be reflected in the published output of the SL file.
I'm a champion of getting this capability added to Storyline as it's such a powerful feature so I hope you can add your voice via a feature request.
And that's exactly the type of explanation for why you'd like this feature that you should include in the feature request.
It helps our development team to understand exactly what you're looking for, how it would make your course development easier, etc.
Thanks for sharing that here Brett!
Ashley, I submitted a feature request for this some time ago but don't think I included my reasons why. Would it be a good idea to submit another that includes the reasons or is that something you'll pass along to the team?
It couldn't hurt to submit it again.
OK, feature request sent again with more detail and a link to this post.
Thanks Ashley.
Thanks Brett.
I'm curious to know - has this feature request been addressed yet?
Hi Christine!
I do not have any update on this, nor do we release product roadmaps or timelines.
You are welcome to share your thoughts as well and Michael has a great point above about utilizing masters.
This is a must have! the choice to create a monolith storyline file instead of a file linking to images is pretty much destroying any chance for agile development between developers and graphic designers.
Also - a shout out to Brett that said it first - it will also make backups and file management easier with Storyline files that can easily become very large in size.
Thanks Eitan - this forum discussion is a bit older, but it's always good to know how the behavior is impacting individual users when we evaluate feature requests and product improvements. You can also share your thoughts on these features here. Just another option to get them in the hands of our product team!
Change the .story extension in .zip.
Then unzip the package.
The pictures (and sounds) are located in story/media.
Replace the file you need to modify (keeping the same name).
Zip the files (the files in the main folder not the folder itself).
Change the .zip extension by .story.
You're done !
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