Pop-up Menus

Hi Stanton,

Thanks for sharing your example here - the only thing I think it may be missing ( and you may not want/need this) is a trigger to return to the main base layer menu. 

Thanks for your feedback Ashley.

I had thought of this also. but to replicate a Web App (so, not having a HOME option on the menu) I think would require variables and state changes which was going to mean more work...

So your response challenged me. However, I have hit a roadblock.

I have a rectangle that should change state (to one of 6 colours) based upon the value of a numberic variable.

The variable is working as I have referenced it in the rectangle. So it changes properly, but the state change is ignored.

Any thoughts?

This is fun, BTW.

Thanks

Stanton

I noticed that I made an error in the previous story by not properly attributing the base layer in the action triggers. Still, even when I correct that, the state changes still does not work.

If someone can solve this little mystery there is a virtual beer in it for you, virtually enjoyed vicariously through me

Stanton

Hi Stanton,

I was playing with your original file last night and couldn't figure it out either - not sure if it was just end of the day fogginess, but I'll look at this update file today and see if my mind is a bit clearer this AM.  A virtual beer is a pretty good incentive

Thanks Ashley. Putting a cool one on ice in anticipation.

Stanton

Hi Stanton,

Is this what you are looking for.  If I am correct I simply changed the triggers on the base layer slightly, this is what I come up with...

Luke beat me too it! 

You'll see he changed the trigger to when "variable changes" instead of when "timeline starts" which makes it work as the variable is what is changing each time (there isn't a new timeline for each of the color portions, as they're all on the same slide/timeline). 

Thanks Luke! 

It's a bit early in the morning, but a promise is a promise. Fffssssstt! glug glug glug!!! Enjoy.

Thanks Luke and Ashley. Great catch. I knew there was a mistake in there somewhere... I might have found it if it wasn't for the brain damage caused by repeatedly banging my head against my desk

Cheers,

Stanton

I know the feeling all to well, sometimes you get too close to what you are working on and can't see the wood from the trees. 

Ashley, I take a lot from this forum and don't give enough back so always happy to help when I get the chance.

Luke

Hope we see more of you Luke, and glad we're able to help you out too! 

Hi Stanton, here is a solution and slight variation to the menu you wanted. It actually includes a HTML menu that is styled with css. We've included 24 themes and an accordion option. We built this dynamic menu for Storyline 2 for several of our clients and are happy to now share it with you for a nominal fee: Full details here: [old link - removed]

Update May 2020: Here's our latest version of this plugin: https://blendedminds.com.au/storyline-branching-plugin/

Thanks Lloyd for sharing another solution here - always great to have more options. :-)