We are looking to create a course to run on the iPad. We would like to have one version which will be published for an LMS, while the other would need to have Javascript triggers to communicate with server side functions. I have read many conflicting articles as to the reliability of Javascript triggers when published in HTML5 for the iPad. I guess what I need to know is will Javascipt triggers work well in HTML5 on the iPad or not.
JavaScript triggers are supported in the Flash and HTML5 published formats. However, JavaScript is not supported in the Articulate Mobile Player for iPad. (For a full comparison of the different players, click here.)
Is there a particular issue you've run into with the triggers?
No, I haven't begun development yet. I just didn't want to go down a certain path if it's not going to work. I know that JavaScript is not supported for the mobile player for the iPad. So, we were hoping they would work for if we publish to HTML5 and run it thru Safari on the iPad. From what you're telling me, they should work? We are newbies to Storyline and are just trying to wrap our heads around it!
Yes, as a general answer the Javascript should work - although if there is something not working as expected I'd suggest sharing that here in the forums so that our community can take a look (as I'm not a Javascript expert by any means!). There are also some great articles here on optimizing content for HTML5 delivery that I'd suggest reviewing before starting out with your project, as I'm sure you know HTML5 is still not a fully developed standard.
Hi.. I know this is a old thread, but I'd like to read the great articles here on optimizing content for HTML5 - but with the new forum the links seems broken... Do the articles still exist?
With the transition to ELH2 some of the links didn't end up changing correctly - but not to worry the tutorials still exist. The one I shared in regards to optimizing for HTML5 is here.
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Hi Paul,
JavaScript triggers are supported in the Flash and HTML5 published formats. However, JavaScript is not supported in the Articulate Mobile Player for iPad. (For a full comparison of the different players, click here.)
Is there a particular issue you've run into with the triggers?
Hi Ashley,
No, I haven't begun development yet. I just didn't want to go down a certain path if it's not going to work. I know that JavaScript is not supported for the mobile player for the iPad. So, we were hoping they would work for if we publish to HTML5 and run it thru Safari on the iPad. From what you're telling me, they should work? We are newbies to Storyline and are just trying to wrap our heads around it!
Thank you very much.
Hi Paul,
Yes, as a general answer the Javascript should work - although if there is something not working as expected I'd suggest sharing that here in the forums so that our community can take a look (as I'm not a Javascript expert by any means!). There are also some great articles here on optimizing content for HTML5 delivery that I'd suggest reviewing before starting out with your project, as I'm sure you know HTML5 is still not a fully developed standard.
Hi.. I know this is a old thread, but I'd like to read the great articles here on optimizing content for HTML5 - but with the new forum the links seems broken... Do the articles still exist?
Thanks :)
Hi Bjarne,
With the transition to ELH2 some of the links didn't end up changing correctly - but not to worry the tutorials still exist. The one I shared in regards to optimizing for HTML5 is here.
Thanks Ashley, good reading... I found the article JavaScript Best Practices and Examples inspiring as well..
Awesome Bjarne - and feel free to let us know if you need anything else.
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