ques is there a way to create a try it simulation and if the learner does not get the correct click after 2 trys can i have the simulation do the click for them? like a try it show me combo?
On the software courses I have been building, I have a help button fade in after 10 seconds. The button brings up a layer showing them what to do if they have gotten stuck.
I've gone the variable route, and then have included a layer that shows on the 2nd incorrect try. In the layer, I display a screen recording of me doing the show me. For multiple actions (e.g. if you had 5 clicks), you could just create a layer for each with a condensed video for each showing each of the 5 clicks. Make sense?
I like the rule of keeping things simple and fast. On the other hand, you are the developer and if you have time then by all means try to realize your vision for this interaction, if just for the reason of learning more about Storyline.
My suggestions:
1. Create a variable to count the number of attempts
2. Create a trigger (in the submit button or whatever you're using) to show the desired layer(s)
3. Test the variable in the conditions section of the trigger
4. Create the layer(s) that will display the information
5. Create a way to close the layer or progress to the next slide when the user is done
I would echo the variable solution. I wanted to add, though, I just learned how to integrate gifs into slides. One of your triggers could be to bring up a layer that shows a gif of clicking the correct answer. I use giphy.com, and then you just upload the gif as you would an image.
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Personally I think that's a lot of extra effort. I'd just put something on the screen that says "click here" after two wrong attempts.
I have the click balloon showing so no they can see where to click. I was
considering turning that off...what are your thoughts on this?
Thank you!
either way is fine; the ultimate goal is to help a person learn so whatever makes it easiest is probably best
On the software courses I have been building, I have a help button fade in after 10 seconds. The button brings up a layer showing them what to do if they have gotten stuck.
I've gone the variable route, and then have included a layer that shows on the 2nd incorrect try. In the layer, I display a screen recording of me doing the show me. For multiple actions (e.g. if you had 5 clicks), you could just create a layer for each with a condensed video for each showing each of the 5 clicks. Make sense?
Thank for your comment. I think it makes sense, I will give it a go :)
You could use the built in attempts to manage this. I would then use a motion path mouse icon rather than the built in mouse as it is more flexible.
Hi Robyn,
I like the rule of keeping things simple and fast. On the other hand, you are the developer and if you have time then by all means try to realize your vision for this interaction, if just for the reason of learning more about Storyline.
My suggestions:
1. Create a variable to count the number of attempts
2. Create a trigger (in the submit button or whatever you're using) to show the desired layer(s)
3. Test the variable in the conditions section of the trigger
4. Create the layer(s) that will display the information
5. Create a way to close the layer or progress to the next slide when the user is done
Thank you!
I would echo the variable solution. I wanted to add, though, I just learned how to integrate gifs into slides. One of your triggers could be to bring up a layer that shows a gif of clicking the correct answer. I use giphy.com, and then you just upload the gif as you would an image.
Thanks!
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