Linking Layer Timelines
Feb 06, 2013
By
Victoria Nap
I am wondering if there is a way to link layer timelines. I.e. If I show a layer, it will start at the same point in the timeline as I am on the base layer.
Specifically, I am trying to create timed closed captioning. My slide narration is too long to display all at once. This scheme works fine if the CC layer is on the entire time. However, if someone were to turn off closed captioning and turn it back on, or turn on closed captioning in the middle of the slide, the CC layer timeline starts at the beginning, and therefore no longer syncs with the base layer.
I realize this may be impossible, but I'm hoping someone out there has done something similar and can give me some insight!
8 Replies
Not sure, but is there a way to put a trigger on the sound volume control "triggering to mute" when clicked.
http://community.articulate.com/forums/t/16828.aspx
Check this conversation out on another post about muting and unmutting sound.
Thanks, Dianne, but I am not interested in turning sound on and off. I am looking for a way to link the timelines of two layers.
Sorry, I don't have the answer but I will be watching to see if others do. I think we need a superhero on this one.
Hi Victoria,
I saw that you're trying to make closed captioning work in your story and I wonder if you'd read this Storyline Example: Generating Closed Captions thread with a great example by Steve Flowers for how to accomplish this.
Victoria,
I am struggling with the same situation (needing to link layer timelines).
Eric
Hi, Victoria -
That's a tough one
Unfortunately, there isn't a way to link the base layer to the progression of another layer. They are completely independent. You can make multiple layers run at the same time, even delaying another layer's start. You can also pause the base layer when another layer is opened. In addition, you can make the seekbar control a layer or the base layer.
This is a great suggestion, though. I would definitely advocate submitting a feature request for an option to "Lock playhead with base layer".
Becky, thank you for that recommendation. Steve, the closed captioning solution you have devised will work perfectly for me. I am by no means an expert on variables, so I never could have figured this out on my own. Thank you very much!
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