What are "screens" in Storyline parlance? I am a new user/learner and i have just been looking at discussions and tutorials concerning when and where to use layers vs. states vs. new slides. I felt like I was beginning to get a very basic understanding, but I then ran into this further term in a comment that mentioned the "screens vs. layers" discussion. Thanks for any clarification.
Ahh yes, this seems to relate to an old bug in the slides. So they are referring to the blank, white slide you can see in "Story View".
Basically, is it easier to put content in a bunch of separate slides (which you navigate back and forth), or simply have them self contained on one slide by using different layers.
So, it appears to mean the exact same thing as "new slides vs. layers." Is that right? I just didn't get the distinction because the entire thread was already dealing with that discussion.
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I've never used "screen" myself, so I'd guess it's interchangeable for "slide".
What was the context?
Ultimately, if you need to change a lot at once on a slide, use a layer. If you want to change only one thing, use states.
I hope this helps.
Thanks, Ben.
Here is the original discussion (which is actually pretty old), with the phrase "screens vs. layers" introduced about halfway through the thread.
https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/states-vs-layers-how-do-you-decide-which-to-use
It almost seems to refer to screen recordings or simulations, but I don't see how they relate to the discussion of slides vs. layers.
Ahh yes, this seems to relate to an old bug in the slides. So they are referring to the blank, white slide you can see in "Story View".
Basically, is it easier to put content in a bunch of separate slides (which you navigate back and forth), or simply have them self contained on one slide by using different layers.
Thanks, Ben.
So, it appears to mean the exact same thing as "new slides vs. layers." Is that right? I just didn't get the distinction because the entire thread was already dealing with that discussion.
I'd say so.
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