Hi. I think I know the answer to this, but I need to ask to make sure. I'm updating a simulation of a mainframe data system, originally recorded in Captivate six years ago. To correctly mimic the system, I need the focus of the screen to be on the text entry box from when the timeline for the slide starts, so that the student can input the data without clicking on the text entry box. In searching the forums, I found a similar query regarding Quizmaker, and this functionality was not supported in that program. I'm guessing that Storyline won't support it either.
You used to be able to solve this by moving everything to layers, but that doesn't seem to work anymore. So I've created a work around that you can use.
Insert your picture and move it to the bottom layer
Press Ctrl-C to copy the picture, and then Ctrl-Shift D to paste the picture 3 times, so you have 4 copies. Using Ctrl-Shift D copies the pictures in the exact same location.
Move the 3 copies to the bottom layers with the first picture.
Use the crop tool to crop the pictures to the four sides of the input text box, one for each side.
Select the input text box, and move it to the bottom layer.
Your project should now run with the image showing, and the cursor blinking in the input box.
Hi Dave. I like the way you engineered the workaround but, and I don't mean to upset you, one could always use the desired image as a background image, from within the Format Background option. This will place the image beneath the text entry box but the text entry box will still have focus because it is the bottom of the timeline.
That doesn't upset me at all. Answers from everyone is how we all learn new things, and if that works, that is great! I generally prefer to not use a background image, but it sounds like it is a another good work-around.
Just wanted to add to this thread, as I was having difficulty with automatically setting focus to text entry and numeric entry fields. Currently using SL360 v.3.57.26407.0.
By default these fields were at the bottom of the timeline, but were not taking focus, despite the focus order. What solved this was to move them up in the timeline, and then back down to the bottom of the timeline.
The file is here. I had to strip all of the content, as it was proprietary, and you will see some variables that make no sense in context, but the focus is set for both text entry and numeric entry questions.
And all I did was to drag the fields up in the timeline, and then back down to the bottom.
I have come across this thread trying to solve the same problem that according to this thread has been occurring (with workaround solutions) for over 8 years now. Can Articulate look at this standard Text Entry focus issue and say WHEN it will be addressed and not how to workaround dragging things up and down please. I will add my +1 to the feature request mentioned earlier in this thread.
Can you expand on the issue you are experiencing? As you mentioned, this is an older discussion with questions on different versions of Storyline, feature requests, and bugs already fixed.
I'd like to get a better idea of what you're looking to do with your project, so we can help you troubleshoot.
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Hi all,
please tell me how to show text field blink when course start. It indicate the user to fill text in that field. I am using storyline 3.
Hi, Santosh.
Thank you for sharing your .story file!
If you move the Text Entry field to the bottom of the timeline, the cursor should blink when the slide starts:
Let me know if this works!
Hi, Maria
Great !!!
Thank you for sharing !
Clear the doubt with visual presentation.
Now a question arising, if there is background image on bottom of the timeline. It's not work....
When i remove the image from bottom of the timeline than it's work.
HI Santosh,
You used to be able to solve this by moving everything to layers, but that doesn't seem to work anymore. So I've created a work around that you can use.
I've created an sample of how I did this for you.
Hi Maria,
I think this should be something that you can do in Storyline. Please mention this to your engineering team.
Thank you,
Dave
Hi Dave. I like the way you engineered the workaround but, and I don't mean to upset you, one could always use the desired image as a background image, from within the Format Background option. This will place the image beneath the text entry box but the text entry box will still have focus because it is the bottom of the timeline.
Simple. :)
Hi Diarmaid,
That doesn't upset me at all. Answers from everyone is how we all learn new things, and if that works, that is great! I generally prefer to not use a background image, but it sounds like it is a another good work-around.
Dave
HI Dave Cox,
Thank you for sharing !
In my course lots of fill in the blanks. But how you done is hectic work for me.
Thanks again for your valuable timing!!!
Hi Diarmaid,
Great !!!
Thank you for sharing !
It is very easy.
Thanks again!!!
Just wanted to add to this thread, as I was having difficulty with automatically setting focus to text entry and numeric entry fields. Currently using SL360 v.3.57.26407.0.
By default these fields were at the bottom of the timeline, but were not taking focus, despite the focus order. What solved this was to move them up in the timeline, and then back down to the bottom of the timeline.
Hi David,
Good morning!!!
Please share the file
Hi Santosh,
The file is here. I had to strip all of the content, as it was proprietary, and you will see some variables that make no sense in context, but the focus is set for both text entry and numeric entry questions.
And all I did was to drag the fields up in the timeline, and then back down to the bottom.
Hi David,
Thanks for sharing,
Please check by publishing the file.
Works fine when published.
Hi, Danny.
Thank you for reaching out!
Can you expand on the issue you are experiencing? As you mentioned, this is an older discussion with questions on different versions of Storyline, feature requests, and bugs already fixed.
I'd like to get a better idea of what you're looking to do with your project, so we can help you troubleshoot.
Hi, Maria.
YES,
My bugs is fixed.