I have a question with Correct/Incorrect/Try again options. Someone on the Forum was kind enough to help out with IF, THEN, ELSE logic for try again. When you get Try Again and return to layer with NEB, what you typed in remains. I can set the NEB variable to 0 (Zero), but then learner has to delete the value before typing another response. Is there a way to clear out the original answer so the Numeric Entry Box is completely empty?
Are you using a particular quiz slide, or are you inserting a numeric entry field on a content slide? Is this the file in which you were seeing that problem?
Hi there, everyone. I wanted to update you that I've documented the issue that when you rename a numeric variable, the entry field and the variable reference display a 0 instead of the default blank.
I'm going to have a look at this issue with our team so we can see what needs to be done! I'll keep this discussion updated.
I have implemented a temporary workaround in my courses:
instead of the javascript, I use an empty rectangle, styled like the numeric entry field, placed over the entry field, and set to change state to hidden when clicked.
The biggest issue for me is that the 0 does not go away when you enter a number. My slide has a phone and you enter the number you are trying to call. The 0 is there and when you want to put in a number, it does not disappear. So if I needed to enter 44596, it would display as 044596. I checked out the previous fixes and I can see the blank numeric entry, but if there is a script that was used to achieve that, it is not visible. Also, they are older than Storyline 2.
Thanks for sharing, Jack! Feel free to add you .story file, too, so folks can see the setup.
A quick update on the NumericEntry variable showing 0 after being renamed in Storyline 360. In the latest version, Update 23, this behavior happens when NumericEntry1, NumericEntry2, and subsequent numeric entry variables are renamed. If you rename the first NumericEntry, you will not see the field default to 0.
The workaround is to add numeric entry fields one at a time and rename the NumericEntry variable each time. I hope that helps you to keep the fields looking consistent!
A quick update to let you know we've released a fix for this issue where Numeric-entry fields displayed default values of zero after renaming their underlying variables. They should remain blank until learners enter values. You'll find that fix available in the latest update Storyline 360, build 3.28.18944.0.
To install the update, launch the Articulate 360 desktop app on your computer and click the Update button for Storyline - you'll find more details here.
For all of you asking about this issue in Storyline 3, I have good news!
We just released Update 7 for Storyline 3! (Build 3.7.20003.0) 🎉
In previous versions of Storyline 3, numeric-entry fields displayed default values of zero after renaming their underlying variables. In this update, you'll find that the numeric- entry fields will remain blank until learners enter values.
Was this problem ever resolved? I have many numeric entry fields created but 0 appears in them to the user. I would like it to be blank so that the user is not required to delete something to begin with. I am using Storyline 360. I have looked at all the other threads pertaining to this and don't see any sustainable workaround yet. There is no change after the May 2020 update as mentioned in one of the threads.
Thank you for letting us know! There was a fixed release for this in update 28 for Storyline 360, but I am happy to help take a closer look!
I created a sample file using the latest build of Storyline 360 (Build 3.40.22208.0) to see if I could recreate the issue, however, I am not seeing a 0 for my numeric entry field:
May I ask if you could share a screen recording of what you see in your course? That would help out greatly as we dive deeper!
A video isn't necessary really because the zero shows up as soon as it's
previewed or published. I have also raised a ticket and I've been told it's
been looked into.
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I got the NaN as well...
I'm using 360 and having the same problem (some numerical entry fields have the default zero and others don't). Are there any plans to fix this issue?
Hi JC,
Are you using a particular quiz slide, or are you inserting a numeric entry field on a content slide? Is this the file in which you were seeing that problem?
Any solution to avoid the NaN?
Hi there, everyone. I wanted to update you that I've documented the issue that when you rename a numeric variable, the entry field and the variable reference display a 0 instead of the default blank.
I'm going to have a look at this issue with our team so we can see what needs to be done! I'll keep this discussion updated.
I have implemented a temporary workaround in my courses:
instead of the javascript, I use an empty rectangle, styled like the numeric entry field, placed over the entry field, and set to change state to hidden when clicked.
Hi Crystal, Any updates on this?
Hi Laurie,
No update yet, but we'll post here as soon as we have more info.
If you're able to stop renaming the variables, you shouldn't be running into this challenge.
The biggest issue for me is that the 0 does not go away when you enter a number. My slide has a phone and you enter the number you are trying to call. The 0 is there and when you want to put in a number, it does not disappear. So if I needed to enter 44596, it would display as 044596. I checked out the previous fixes and I can see the blank numeric entry, but if there is a script that was used to achieve that, it is not visible. Also, they are older than Storyline 2.
Hello Michele!
Check out this numeric entry field sample I created in Storyline 2. As you can see, the field does not display a 0 when the timeline starts.
It sounds like your numeric entry field is behaving differently, though. Would you mind sharing the slide with me?
Any update on this issue? I also facing same problem.
http://www.znsoft8888.com:800/ceshi/reset%20number%20%20-%20Storyline%20output/story_html5.html
storyline 360 the field display a 0 when timeline starts.
I use javascript code to reset the field.
Thanks for sharing, Jack! Feel free to add you .story file, too, so folks can see the setup.
A quick update on the
NumericEntryvariable showing 0 after being renamed in Storyline 360. In the latest version, Update 23, this behavior happens whenNumericEntry1,NumericEntry2, and subsequent numeric entry variables are renamed. If you rename the firstNumericEntry, you will not see the field default to 0.The workaround is to add numeric entry fields one at a time and rename the
NumericEntryvariable each time. I hope that helps you to keep the fields looking consistent!This post was removed by the author
I inserted in the numeric entries one by one and renamed them like you said. It still shows a 0 when I rename it. Is there java that can fix this?
Your link didn't work
Could you post the java for the reset button please?
Hi All,
A quick update to let you know we've released a fix for this issue where Numeric-entry fields displayed default values of zero after renaming their underlying variables. They should remain blank until learners enter values. You'll find that fix available in the latest update Storyline 360, build 3.28.18944.0.
To install the update, launch the Articulate 360 desktop app on your computer and click the Update button for Storyline - you'll find more details here.
Please let us know if you have any questions, either here or by reaching out to our Support Engineers directly.
Another workaround is to use text variables, they can be configured to whatever default values you'd like, including blank.
Bonus: Storyline can test Text variables for blank, it can not check numeric variables for NULL just zero.
For all of you asking about this issue in Storyline 3, I have good news!
Was this problem ever resolved? I have many numeric entry fields created but 0 appears in them to the user. I would like it to be blank so that the user is not required to delete something to begin with. I am using Storyline 360. I have looked at all the other threads pertaining to this and don't see any sustainable workaround yet. There is no change after the May 2020 update as mentioned in one of the threads.
Hi Madhu,
Thank you for letting us know! There was a fixed release for this in update 28 for Storyline 360, but I am happy to help take a closer look!
I created a sample file using the latest build of Storyline 360 (Build 3.40.22208.0) to see if I could recreate the issue, however, I am not seeing a 0 for my numeric entry field:
May I ask if you could share a screen recording of what you see in your course? That would help out greatly as we dive deeper!
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A video isn't necessary really because the zero shows up as soon as it's
previewed or published. I have also raised a ticket and I've been told it's
been looked into.
Vincent,
Same problem: On the Story file I am attaching, the learner enters the two numbers, clicks Calculate, and gets a %Result%. Good so far.
But on clicking the Clear button, the two numeric entry boxes should go to empty (null), rather than 0 (zero). How can we get that?