It just came in my mind if we could add a "Merge Shapes Feature" like "PowerPoint" in Storyline so It can be quite helpful to create interesting shapes and picture place holders and make storyline more creative.
Thanks for checking in on this! I understand you'd like to know the status of the addition of a merge shape feature. There currently hasn't been any movement on this as we prioritize other features. I'm going to include your voice in the feature request. We’ll update this discussion when there is any news to share about this.
If there's anything else you need, don't hesitate to ask!
Thanks for sharing that you’d like to see a merge shapes feature in Storyline 360. It’s not currently on our feature roadmap, but we’ll be sure to update this discussion if our team decides to reroute.
I second this request. I find it ridiculous nothing has been done in over 4 years to make this simple feature possible in articulate storyline. There are so many uses with this feature (as stated by the many comments before), that otherwise won't be possible or are a waste of valuable time. Please put this on the roadmap rather sooner than later!
I'm not sure if this is "simple", y'all. Storyline can't even change the color of a single-shaped SVG. There are no bezier handles to manipulate curves. I would also love Articulate to have some major illustration tools, but maybe it would be better to access illustration tools if you need them. Inkscape is no-cost and open-source, and vectr.com doesn't even require installation.
Any update? This feature would be great. When I tried to fade in two objects (grouped) at the same time, they still fade inn at different times... So if I could merge the shapes this wouldn't be an issue :)
Thanks for sharing that you'd like a merge shapes feature implemented in Storyline 360, Kate! It's not currently on our feature roadmap, but I'll be sure to update this discussion if our team decides to reroute, and you'll be among the first to know!
Thanks for reaching out and sharing how this feature could benefit you when authoring in Storyline! I've included your voices in the feature report and will update this thread as soon as we have news to share!
Have a great rest of your week and happy developing!
Another vote! This would be very helpful as a developing tool. Having to rely on Microsoft products, saving as an uneditable pic, etc. is not what we really need. Please develop it!
100% agree on this. I currently make my custom shapes in PowerPoint and then import them into Storyline as images. It's a cumbersome process and because you are then working with images rather than shapes a lot of functionality is lost.
It sounds like you'd also like to see a Merge Shape feature in Storyline 360. We know this is a popular request, and our engineering team is looking into possibly adding it to Storyline. We appreciate your initiative in gathering others' input and rest assured that we make sure everyone's voice is heard through a feature request.
I've added your vote to the existing request, and for others who think this will also be helpful to them, please feel free to comment on this post, and we'll add your vote.
Brandy, if you have a particular request related to the merge shape feature that you want us to look at, please let us know here or privately in a support case; we'd be happy to assist you!
As a dedicated user and member of the Articulate Storyline community who has been waiting for the inclusion of a "Merge Shape" feature in Storyline 360 for the past four years, it's disheartening that it hasn't yet made it onto the official roadmap.
This functionality has been consistently requested by users and would significantly enhance our ability to create diverse and dynamic visual elements within the platform. Not to mention it would solve problems in regards to the fading issue.
I understand the challenges associated with prioritizing features, but I believe that addressing this longstanding request would greatly benefit the Storyline user community. Please add my vote to include this valuable feature to the official roadmap soon!
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us. I've added your voice to this existing request. We'll be sure to update this thread in the future with any news and updates so everyone is in the loop!
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Has this feature been realized in the latest version of Storyline360?
Hi Steve,
Thanks for checking in on this! I understand you'd like to know the status of the addition of a merge shape feature. There currently hasn't been any movement on this as we prioritize other features. I'm going to include your voice in the feature request. We’ll update this discussion when there is any news to share about this.
If there's anything else you need, don't hesitate to ask!
I'd like to add my vote for the Merge Shapes feature too, please! (It's one of the best features in PowerPoint!)
Is this still in the works? I don't see the option. It would be helpful.
Hi Stephanie,
Welcome to the E-Learning Heroes Community!
Thanks for sharing that you’d like to see a merge shapes feature in Storyline 360. It’s not currently on our feature roadmap, but we’ll be sure to update this discussion if our team decides to reroute.
I appreciate your patience!
Hi Eric, currently according to the Articulate Roadmap there is nothing in the pipeline for Storyline enhancements Articulate 360 Feature Roadmap - Articulate Support please can there be an update here.
Also noting that it's not particularly helpful to have the standard generic reply 4 years later, and then still expecting people to be patient..
I second this request. I find it ridiculous nothing has been done in over 4 years to make this simple feature possible in articulate storyline. There are so many uses with this feature (as stated by the many comments before), that otherwise won't be possible or are a waste of valuable time. Please put this on the roadmap rather sooner than later!
I'm not sure if this is "simple", y'all. Storyline can't even change the color of a single-shaped SVG. There are no bezier handles to manipulate curves. I would also love Articulate to have some major illustration tools, but maybe it would be better to access illustration tools if you need them. Inkscape is no-cost and open-source, and vectr.com doesn't even require installation.
Hi, is the merge feature now available in storyline?
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for reaching out!
We don't have any new updates to share on this feature request, but we'll definitely drop a message here when it makes it to our product roadmap!
Has this feature been added?
Any update? This feature would be great. When I tried to fade in two objects (grouped) at the same time, they still fade inn at different times... So if I could merge the shapes this wouldn't be an issue :)
Thanks for sharing that you'd like a merge shapes feature implemented in Storyline 360, Kate! It's not currently on our feature roadmap, but I'll be sure to update this discussion if our team decides to reroute, and you'll be among the first to know!
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Another vote! we really need to have this feature to help with creating shapes unique to material requirements. Please develop it!
Please add my vote as well! This feature would so much ease time spend on creating SLs.
Hi Kat & Iris!
Thanks for reaching out and sharing how this feature could benefit you when authoring in Storyline! I've included your voices in the feature report and will update this thread as soon as we have news to share!
Have a great rest of your week and happy developing!
Another vote! This would be very helpful as a developing tool. Having to rely on Microsoft products, saving as an uneditable pic, etc. is not what we really need. Please develop it!
100% agree on this. I currently make my custom shapes in PowerPoint and then import them into Storyline as images. It's a cumbersome process and because you are then working with images rather than shapes a lot of functionality is lost.
Thanks for sharing your experience, AV and Matthew! We've added your voice to the feature request.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
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Hi Brandy,
It sounds like you'd also like to see a Merge Shape feature in Storyline 360. We know this is a popular request, and our engineering team is looking into possibly adding it to Storyline. We appreciate your initiative in gathering others' input and rest assured that we make sure everyone's voice is heard through a feature request.
I've added your vote to the existing request, and for others who think this will also be helpful to them, please feel free to comment on this post, and we'll add your vote.
Brandy, if you have a particular request related to the merge shape feature that you want us to look at, please let us know here or privately in a support case; we'd be happy to assist you!
As a dedicated user and member of the Articulate Storyline community who has been waiting for the inclusion of a "Merge Shape" feature in Storyline 360 for the past four years, it's disheartening that it hasn't yet made it onto the official roadmap.
This functionality has been consistently requested by users and would significantly enhance our ability to create diverse and dynamic visual elements within the platform. Not to mention it would solve problems in regards to the fading issue.
I understand the challenges associated with prioritizing features, but I believe that addressing this longstanding request would greatly benefit the Storyline user community. Please add my vote to include this valuable feature to the official roadmap soon!
Hi Karyn,
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us. I've added your voice to this existing request. We'll be sure to update this thread in the future with any news and updates so everyone is in the loop!
Hope that you have a great start to your day! 🎉
+1 over here! :)