I'd like to assign a keyboard shortcut to the 'pause' player function. So, for example, a learner can pause a slide by pressing alt+p...any ideas? Is there any way to do this?
How about the spacebar and a layer? The spacebar is pretty popular for pausing videos, etc., so users may already be aware of using this key.
To set this up, you could create a new layer on your slide and maybe even add a notice or text box that states the course has been paused. Add a trigger that shows the pause layer when the user presses the spacebar. Then, add a trigger to the pause layer that hides the layer when the user presses the spacebar. This way the user can toggle between the slide and the layer using the same key.
In order for this to work, you'll also want to select the option to "Pause the timeline of the base layer" in the layer properties.
Tell me what you think and let me know if you have any questions!
No matter the project, my answer to that will almost always be "yes". However, keep in mind that it's best to test in the environment for which the course is intended. So, if you plan on having your course on a web server or LMS, be sure that's where you test it.
i' ve tryed with your method but seems doesn't work! The course pause at first press spacebar (showing layer "pause"), but does'nt restart at the second press at spacebar.
I'd love to help - it would be best if you can share a copy of your .story file so that we can see what you've already set up and make recommendations based on that.
You can share it here using the Add Attachment button at the bottom of the reply window.
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Hi Meg!
How about the spacebar and a layer? The spacebar is pretty popular for pausing videos, etc., so users may already be aware of using this key.
To set this up, you could create a new layer on your slide and maybe even add a notice or text box that states the course has been paused. Add a trigger that shows the pause layer when the user presses the spacebar. Then, add a trigger to the pause layer that hides the layer when the user presses the spacebar. This way the user can toggle between the slide and the layer using the same key.
In order for this to work, you'll also want to select the option to "Pause the timeline of the base layer" in the layer properties.
Tell me what you think and let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks,
Christine
Thanks! This sounds like a perfect solution. Do I have to publish to test it?
Hi Meg,
No matter the project, my answer to that will almost always be "yes". However, keep in mind that it's best to test in the environment for which the course is intended. So, if you plan on having your course on a web server or LMS, be sure that's where you test it.
Let me know how it goes :)
Christine
Hi Christine,
i' ve tryed with your method but seems doesn't work! The course pause at first press spacebar (showing layer "pause"), but does'nt restart at the second press at spacebar.
Can u help me with this?
Thank you
Francesca
Hi Francesca,
I'd love to help - it would be best if you can share a copy of your .story file so that we can see what you've already set up and make recommendations based on that.
You can share it here using the Add Attachment button at the bottom of the reply window.
We'll be here when you're ready!
I know its a old thread but i found it relevant. I am facing the same issue the layer is not hiding using the same key again. PFA .story file
Hi Ankit!
It looks like community members have shared their tips and tricks in your thread here!
I'm eager to try their workarounds myself!
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