I am new to Articulate and have a question about disabling the "next" button. I want to make sure the user cannot advance to the next slide until he/she has clicked all the buttons to view all the layers and has listened to the audio.
I have set up a variable for both scenarios and found I cannot advance without clicking all the buttons but can still move forward if the audio is not finished.
Can I only set up on variable and then add some sort of condition to make sure it covers both scenarios?
Hard to say without seeing your particular .story file - which you can upload if you would like by using the grey 'Add Attachment' button at the bottom of the post.
It sounds like from from your description clickable the buttons and audio are separate objects, Not sure if the button clicks lead you to layers and the audio is on the base layer. Maybe you could give a little more information if you can't upload the file.
Hey Kelly. Is the audio on the timeline or are you using "play media?"
If you placed the audio on the timeline (insert > audio > from file, etc.) then add "when timeline ends" to your list of triggers that change your variable or state of next button.
If you use the "play media" trigger you can tie that to your variable/next buttion as well (adjust variable...when media completes). You'll need to use the "and" connector to put all of those together (which I think you're doing since you have multiple buttons).
Kelly, I would recommend removing the audio trigger, change the state of the next button to disabled (and make sure that is the first trigger in your list), and adjust your trigger/variables. I have some screenshots of those settings attached.
One caveat regarding using "visited" state for triggers: If you revisit this will break. I typically create an entirely new state can call it "completed" and use it instead. This allows a lot more flexibility for revisits and a number of other benefits beyond your current needs.
I tried your suggestion but the "Next" button is not shown as an option in the "On Object" drop-down list in the Trigger Wizard. I'm assuming this is because I'm using the previous/next buttons that are shown as part of the "player" program.
which version of SL are you using. I can't open it in SL2 or SL360. If it's SL1 that would explain why you can't see the Prev/Next button in the trigger list.
Michael's solution worked but I'm not sure how to accomplish step 4 - edit your next button trigger to include an "and" statement for both variables. Any help would be appreciated.
On another note, I have put in a request to switch from SL1 to SL2 and am now being asked to provide what enhancements Storyline 2 has over Storyline 1. I've tried looking out on the website to see if there is anything out there that discusses this but am having no luck.
Is there anything you can provide me or where would I get that information?
thanks
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Hi Kelly
welcome to the ELH forum.
Hard to say without seeing your particular .story file - which you can upload if you would like by using the grey 'Add Attachment' button at the bottom of the post.
It sounds like from from your description clickable the buttons and audio are separate objects, Not sure if the button clicks lead you to layers and the audio is on the base layer. Maybe you could give a little more information if you can't upload the file.
Here is the file. Yes the buttons lead me to layers and the audio is on the base layer.
If you start with slide #2.1 - I pretty much have the same issue from that point on.
Hey Kelly. Is the audio on the timeline or are you using "play media?"
If you placed the audio on the timeline (insert > audio > from file, etc.) then add "when timeline ends" to your list of triggers that change your variable or state of next button.
If you use the "play media" trigger you can tie that to your variable/next buttion as well (adjust variable...when media completes). You'll need to use the "and" connector to put all of those together (which I think you're doing since you have multiple buttons).
Sounds like you're almost there.
Kelly, I would recommend removing the audio trigger, change the state of the next button to disabled (and make sure that is the first trigger in your list), and adjust your trigger/variables. I have some screenshots of those settings attached.
One caveat regarding using "visited" state for triggers: If you revisit this will break. I typically create an entirely new state can call it "completed" and use it instead. This allows a lot more flexibility for revisits and a number of other benefits beyond your current needs.
I just realized those were tiffs and you may not be able to open them. Here are some jpegs
Hi Michael,
I tried your suggestion but the "Next" button is not shown as an option in the "On Object" drop-down list in the Trigger Wizard. I'm assuming this is because I'm using the previous/next buttons that are shown as part of the "player" program.
Hi Kelly
which version of SL are you using. I can't open it in SL2 or SL360. If it's SL1 that would explain why you can't see the Prev/Next button in the trigger list.
Unfortunately I am still on SL1 and am hoping to upgrade shortly....
Oh crap! That's right, SL 1 doesn't have that capability. Wendy, I had to convert it. So I assume it was v1.
Kelly, we'll have to adjust a bit for version 1:
That should get you there. But, again, I caution you on the use of visited if they can revisit the page.
Hi Kelly
let me know how you go with Michael's workaround and if you're still having trouble I can re-install SL1 and have a look for you.
Good luck!
Michael's solution worked but I'm not sure how to accomplish step 4 - edit your next button trigger to include an "and" statement for both variables. Any help would be appreciated.
Actually I just figured it out!! Thanks for all your help with this.
Wonderful news Kelly. Thanks for popping in with an update.
Welcome to E-Learning Heroes as well :)
Hi Wendy,
On another note, I have put in a request to switch from SL1 to SL2 and am now being asked to provide what enhancements Storyline 2 has over Storyline 1. I've tried looking out on the website to see if there is anything out there that discusses this but am having no luck.
Is there anything you can provide me or where would I get that information?
Thanks,
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thanks
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