Not a problem! This menu area is worth exploring. The gear icons down below open up lots of functionality. For example, the folder icon allows you to pull in a slide that may be missing from the menu vs. using the rest all icon (on the far right).
I found the way to collapse the menu and it works fine: the menu starts all collapsed except the displayed chapter. The problem I have is that the chapter does not always (meaning sometimes yes, sometimes not) collapse again when we are moving to the next chapter. Any idea why?
I'm having the opposite issue now in Storyline 2 on iPad/HTML5.
I want all of the menu items to be fully expanded when the user starts. They are all expanded in the player/menu settings. This works fine using the Flash output. However, in HTML5, now all menu items are collapsed when you start. This was not an issue in Storyline 1, so this would not be a "feature".
Is there a way to have the menu fully expanded in HTML5 like it did in SL1, and like it's doing in the Flash output for SL2?
Thanks for reaching out here and sharing that behavior. I'm seeing the same thing and have found a recent report to our QA team of this behavior. I don't have any updates to share at this time, but will include this thread in the report filed with them so that we can share any additional information with you here once it's available.
It sounds like you're referring to the set up while in the player editing it vs. this thread where it was expanding in the published output? If so, I suspect that it's resetting it back to default so that you can see all the menu options, but there isn't an easier way of setting them to be collapsed as it's an individual setting by using the arrow keys. You may also want to review the other menu functionality you could edit/update as detailed here.
I collapsed all mine and saved and then published. In the published version AND in the actual file (if I leave and come back) has them all expanded again?
Yes, at one time this worked. However, one of our subsequent upgrades must have corrupted that functionality. Please have QA check into this as it provides a more optimal learnerexperience in my opinion. Thank you!
Wait Hold On Leslie! I stand corrected. Here's the trick. De-select this option below and the Collapsing sticks! It occurred to me after thinking how Auto-Collapse must function, i.e. dictates expansion on opening... :-) Just deselect this in the Player>Menu>Settings options in the first image.
However the one caveat is, that the course entry remains expanded. So if you want to totally collapse the menu, you would nest the first subordinate section right under the Course Entry as the programming stands now. See second image.
Hey Andrea, I was able to find a work around. This issue is happening when the menu is in the left sidebar. When I moved it up to the top left it stays collapsed. Hope that helps.
Humm I'm still getting this "not auto-collapsing" issue while working with this discussion's work-arounds here. Tried Mark's moving Menu around just to see if it would fix (move from right side for me to top) and still no luck.
I'm doing updates to a course so moving the menu around is not really an option to keep consistency. I was able to auto-collapse before as I have a published version showcasing it. Not sure why it doesn't work anymore?
The start the course with collapsed menu was driving me crazy. Then I just found where it is. Hoping this helps someone who sees this thread. It's in Player > Features > check the checkbox for "Sidebar starts collapsed" option.
Thanks for sharing that here, WT and I'm glad you're back up and working. I also wanted to link you to our Storyline User Guide, where you'll find all sorts of tips and helpful tidbits on working in Storyline.
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XAn,
You sure can. The starting positions are determined by how you have them set in the player menu. Go to Player>Menu
From there, the little black arrows can collapse or open a section (see image). You'll see them updated in your preview to the right.
However you have these set here will be carried over when you publish.
Mike
Thanks Mike, Can't believe I was staring at it all this time and didn't try that. Thanks !
Not a problem! This menu area is worth exploring. The gear icons down below open up lots of functionality. For example, the folder icon allows you to pull in a slide that may be missing from the menu vs. using the rest all icon (on the far right).
Hello,
I found the way to collapse the menu and it works fine: the menu starts all collapsed except the displayed chapter. The problem I have is that the chapter does not always (meaning sometimes yes, sometimes not) collapse again when we are moving to the next chapter. Any idea why?
Thank you for this information! It was exactly what I was looking for!
Glad that this thread was able to assist you as well Jennifer :)
Hello,
I'm having the opposite issue now in Storyline 2 on iPad/HTML5.
I want all of the menu items to be fully expanded when the user starts. They are all expanded in the player/menu settings. This works fine using the Flash output. However, in HTML5, now all menu items are collapsed when you start. This was not an issue in Storyline 1, so this would not be a "feature".
Is there a way to have the menu fully expanded in HTML5 like it did in SL1, and like it's doing in the Flash output for SL2?
Hi Matt,
Thanks for reaching out here and sharing that behavior. I'm seeing the same thing and have found a recent report to our QA team of this behavior. I don't have any updates to share at this time, but will include this thread in the report filed with them so that we can share any additional information with you here once it's available.
Why does the menu always get fully expanded every time I open the player options?
This makes me go in and click every arrow to collapse them before I publish.
Is there no easier way??
Hi Mike,
It sounds like you're referring to the set up while in the player editing it vs. this thread where it was expanding in the published output? If so, I suspect that it's resetting it back to default so that you can see all the menu options, but there isn't an easier way of setting them to be collapsed as it's an individual setting by using the arrow keys. You may also want to review the other menu functionality you could edit/update as detailed here.
I collapsed all mine and saved and then published. In the published version AND in the actual file (if I leave and come back) has them all expanded again?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Kiri!
Yes, this has been reported to our QA Team to review.
I will add this thread for both user awareness and so that I can update when applicable.
Yes, at one time this worked. However, one of our subsequent upgrades must have corrupted that functionality. Please have QA check into this as it provides a more optimal learner experience in my opinion. Thank you!
Hello Kevin,
Thanks for adding your voice to this thread and letting us know that this is still impacting users.
I will add your thoughts and update our report so that we can get this moved up on the radar.
We are trying to do better at prioritizing based on user impact :)
Wait Hold On Leslie! I stand corrected. Here's the trick. De-select this option below and the Collapsing sticks! It occurred to me after thinking how Auto-Collapse must function, i.e. dictates expansion on opening... :-) Just deselect this in the Player>Menu>Settings options in the first image.
However the one caveat is, that the course entry remains expanded. So if you want to totally collapse the menu, you would nest the first subordinate section right under the Course Entry as the programming stands now.
See second image.
Interesting find Kevin - I will share this information as well.
Glad you found something that will work for you in the meantime.
Hi, I'm in SL 3 and cannot get the menu to start collapsed, even though I have it collapsed in the player properties. Please advise.
I'm having the same issue as Mark.
Andrea
Hey Andrea, I was able to find a work around. This issue is happening when the menu is in the left sidebar. When I moved it up to the top left it stays collapsed. Hope that helps.
Thanks for popping back in to share Mark!
I read your issue as the slides needing to be collapsed within the menu, not the entire menu collapsed :)
Glad you were able to find what you needed.
Humm I'm still getting this "not auto-collapsing" issue while working with this discussion's work-arounds here. Tried Mark's moving Menu around just to see if it would fix (move from right side for me to top) and still no luck.
I'm doing updates to a course so moving the menu around is not really an option to keep consistency. I was able to auto-collapse before as I have a published version showcasing it. Not sure why it doesn't work anymore?
Hi Wesley,
Sorry to hear that you've run into difficulty with this.
If you want the items in the menu to collapse, be sure they are set to collapse in the Player Menu settings as Mike shared above.
Would you be able to share your .story file so that I can understand your set-up and what you're wanting to see?
The start the course with collapsed menu was driving me crazy. Then I just found where it is. Hoping this helps someone who sees this thread. It's in Player > Features > check the checkbox for "Sidebar starts collapsed" option.
Thanks for sharing that here, WT and I'm glad you're back up and working. I also wanted to link you to our Storyline User Guide, where you'll find all sorts of tips and helpful tidbits on working in Storyline.
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