My layers stopped showing up. I see it when I develop, but not when I preview the slide.
I thought I may have checked a box somewhere, so I created a new slide with a base layer with just a text box that says "hi" and I create a new layer with a text box that says "there." Only the "hi" shows up. Is there a project-wide setting that would not allow any layers to be visible?
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I don't have those triggers in the version you posted. Regardless, you can't show two layers simultaneously. I added the trigger to show one layer, and it works fine.
If I were creating this, I would put everything onto the base layer. There isn't really a reason that I can see to put things on different layers. Just creates more work for yourself. This isn't a workaround - this is the way the software is designed to function.
Usually, you would put something on a different layer if you want it to show when the user does some action on the base layer. For example, have a button on the base layer that says, "Read more..." and when the user clicks it, the Read More layer shows with more info.
I don't see any triggers on this slide to show the layers - I'm looking at the base layer and the top layer and animation layer. So as Sandra mentioned, without a trigger to do so - the layer will remain invisible.
Joan did you post the Storyline file somewhere? Having the two triggers on the same button is what's messing you up, but it would help to see your Storyline file. You can't show 2 layers at the same time.
The next button is for the entire slide, so if you're looking to use it jump between layers you'd need to add conditions to track at what point to show a particular layer. It sounds like you've got everything working as you'd like now thanks to Sandra's insight!
Hello! I, too, am experiencing layer failure. When I click the brain, it displays the layer it should, but then I can't click the other icons (or shapes I made to fit over them for easier clicking). when I click the clipboard first, I can click the heart after, but not the brain. I've done lots of slides like this before, but I am not seeing where I went wrong.
Unfortunately I'm still using version 2 of Storyline so I can't open your file. Could you post a screenshot of the base layer including the trigger panel, and then a screenshot of the brain layer and the heart layer? I'm wondering if in one of the layer properties you have "Hide other layers" checked...
On other slides I've built like this, I've had hide other slide layers checked, and they still function as intended. I tried unchecking them for this slide, and it didn't make a difference. I've attached the base layer. The other layers don't have anything in them trigger-wise.
Ahhh it looks like you have something on your Beyond, How and Who layers that covers the base layer. A rectangle? Either make the rectangle more narrow so it only covers the text within the green box on the base layer (so the three icons are not covered), or add a Close button or X on the three layers so the user can close that layer and return to the base layer.
Thank you, Sandra. The idea with the rectangles over the icons was to make the icons easier to click since with some icons you have to click in just the right spot to get it to trigger how you want it to.
I would say go into your icon states and put the rectangle there under the icon, if needed. But it does look like maybe you have a background on your sublayers? Can I see the timeline on one of your sublayers, so I can see what all is on there?
The only background for the sublayers is the base layer. I think I will have t fiddle with those icons some more. I usually put the rectangle behind the icon and have it colored in, so maybe I'm gumming up the works.
Thanks Sandra. Yeah, that isn't checked. It's just so odd that it prevents me from clicking on anything else once I've triggered a layer. I will keep investigating. Thanks for your help!
You're welcome! Sorry we couldn't figure it out! You know, when all else fails, I rebuild a slide. Sometimes things just get wonky, or I overlook something super obvious, and rebuilding it usually results in an aha moment. Good luck!
I've had inconsistent luck with using layers. The one I'm currently having issues with, all I'm trying to do is have a blue box appear at a cue point. The blue box is the layer named "Transcript Box". I have a trigger on the base layer: Show layer Transcript Box When the timeline reaches cue point Cue Point #2 (21.5s)
I am watching it in Preview and it's not showing that box. I have tried to shift the box "Move to Front" / it is the top item in the timeline thinking maybe it's hiding behind something else?
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On my trigger pane I am seeing the standard 2 for next/previous, but on top of those 2 are:
"Show layer Animation - When the timeline starts"
"Show layer Top Layer - When the timeline starts"
I am putting it all on the base layer now, but am hoping that I don't have to use workarounds on the software I just got..
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I don't have those triggers in the version you posted. Regardless, you can't show two layers simultaneously. I added the trigger to show one layer, and it works fine.
If I were creating this, I would put everything onto the base layer. There isn't really a reason that I can see to put things on different layers. Just creates more work for yourself. This isn't a workaround - this is the way the software is designed to function.
Usually, you would put something on a different layer if you want it to show when the user does some action on the base layer. For example, have a button on the base layer that says, "Read more..." and when the user clicks it, the Read More layer shows with more info.
Hi Nate,
I don't see any triggers on this slide to show the layers - I'm looking at the base layer and the top layer and animation layer. So as Sandra mentioned, without a trigger to do so - the layer will remain invisible.
I have created 3 layers and when I preview only the 1st and last one show.
Hi Joan! Do you have a .story file that we could take a look at?
Joan are the second and third layers triggered by the same Next button?
Yes I have It is in the section on Membrane Design Just sent it to you
via Hightail.
Thanks.
Hi Joan! Was that response to Sandra? I'm not seeing anything sent through.
Yes using the next button
Joan did you post the Storyline file somewhere? Having the two triggers on the same button is what's messing you up, but it would help to see your Storyline file. You can't show 2 layers at the same time.
I think you are right. I changed it to go to when the timeline ends and
it worked.
I thought that you could have the same trigger for the next button on
different layers.
Hi Joan,
The next button is for the entire slide, so if you're looking to use it jump between layers you'd need to add conditions to track at what point to show a particular layer. It sounds like you've got everything working as you'd like now thanks to Sandra's insight!
Ahhh, now I understand! I was thinking in terms of Flash layers, certainly!
Hello! I, too, am experiencing layer failure. When I click the brain, it displays the layer it should, but then I can't click the other icons (or shapes I made to fit over them for easier clicking). when I click the clipboard first, I can click the heart after, but not the brain. I've done lots of slides like this before, but I am not seeing where I went wrong.
What am I missing?
Thanks! I attached the file.
Unfortunately I'm still using version 2 of Storyline so I can't open your file. Could you post a screenshot of the base layer including the trigger panel, and then a screenshot of the brain layer and the heart layer? I'm wondering if in one of the layer properties you have "Hide other layers" checked...
Hi Sandra,
On other slides I've built like this, I've had hide other slide layers checked, and they still function as intended. I tried unchecking them for this slide, and it didn't make a difference. I've attached the base layer. The other layers don't have anything in them trigger-wise.
Thank you!
Ahhh it looks like you have something on your Beyond, How and Who layers that covers the base layer. A rectangle? Either make the rectangle more narrow so it only covers the text within the green box on the base layer (so the three icons are not covered), or add a Close button or X on the three layers so the user can close that layer and return to the base layer.
Thank you, Sandra. The idea with the rectangles over the icons was to make the icons easier to click since with some icons you have to click in just the right spot to get it to trigger how you want it to.
I would say go into your icon states and put the rectangle there under the icon, if needed. But it does look like maybe you have a background on your sublayers? Can I see the timeline on one of your sublayers, so I can see what all is on there?
The only background for the sublayers is the base layer. I think I will have t fiddle with those icons some more. I usually put the rectangle behind the icon and have it colored in, so maybe I'm gumming up the works.
And make sure your sub layer Properties does not have Prevent the user from clicking on the base layer checked. See my screenshot attached.
Thanks Sandra. Yeah, that isn't checked. It's just so odd that it prevents me from clicking on anything else once I've triggered a layer. I will keep investigating. Thanks for your help!
You're welcome! Sorry we couldn't figure it out! You know, when all else fails, I rebuild a slide. Sometimes things just get wonky, or I overlook something super obvious, and rebuilding it usually results in an aha moment. Good luck!
I appreciate your help! I just deleted the rectangles and made it work. I just tried to get too fancy with it. :)
Hi there
I've had inconsistent luck with using layers. The one I'm currently having issues with, all I'm trying to do is have a blue box appear at a cue point. The blue box is the layer named "Transcript Box". I have a trigger on the base layer: Show layer Transcript Box When the timeline reaches cue point Cue Point #2 (21.5s)
I am watching it in Preview and it's not showing that box. I have tried to shift the box "Move to Front" / it is the top item in the timeline thinking maybe it's hiding behind something else?
Any suggestions?