They can be on the same machine/system and you may also want to take a look at this comparison chart to see what features were introduced as a part of Storyline 360.
Also, here is a bit more information on upgrading a course from Storyline 1 or 2 to Storyline 360.
I tried the demo of 360 which kept crashing and so I uninstalled it. I created a course in SL2 but edited in 360 and now that I am back on SL2, it won't open because SL2 believes it was created in 360!
Hi there, Victoria. I'm really sorry that you're dealing with some frustrating behavior. When you opened your SL2 course in SL360, it should have prompted to you upgrade your course while also creating a backup of your course in the SL2 format.
The backup of your original file should look like "projectname - SL2 Backup" in your File Explorer:
That file should open successfully in Storyline 2. You may need to open Storyline 2 and browse directly to that file. Let us know how you make out!
Yes, Crystal, that's what it did. It did back up and then I did a week's worth of work on the 360 file which I have had to completely re-do once I un-installed 360 because 360 does not have the capability to save as <earlier version> as Word, Excel, Photoshop and many other programs have.
Thanks for confirming that you went through those steps. I'm sorry if it wasn't made clear about the files not being backwards compatible as I know that's been a common issue in previous versions and updates.
If there is anything else we can offer assistance with, please let us know.
Thanks Ashley. Maybe just make it clear to those downloading the 360 trial that they will not be able to access any files they have edited in 360 if they uninstall 360 and go back to SL2.
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SL2 is not overridden when you install 360.
Thank you Michael!
Hi Nicole,
They can be on the same machine/system and you may also want to take a look at this comparison chart to see what features were introduced as a part of Storyline 360.
Also, here is a bit more information on upgrading a course from Storyline 1 or 2 to Storyline 360.
I tried the demo of 360 which kept crashing and so I uninstalled it. I created a course in SL2 but edited in 360 and now that I am back on SL2, it won't open because SL2 believes it was created in 360!
Not happy.
Hi there, Victoria. I'm really sorry that you're dealing with some frustrating behavior. When you opened your SL2 course in SL360, it should have prompted to you upgrade your course while also creating a backup of your course in the SL2 format.
The backup of your original file should look like "projectname - SL2 Backup" in your File Explorer:
That file should open successfully in Storyline 2. You may need to open Storyline 2 and browse directly to that file. Let us know how you make out!
Yes, Crystal, that's what it did. It did back up and then I did a week's worth of work on the 360 file which I have had to completely re-do once I un-installed 360 because 360 does not have the capability to save as <earlier version> as Word, Excel, Photoshop and many other programs have.
Hi Victoria,
Thanks for confirming that you went through those steps. I'm sorry if it wasn't made clear about the files not being backwards compatible as I know that's been a common issue in previous versions and updates.
If there is anything else we can offer assistance with, please let us know.
Thanks Ashley. Maybe just make it clear to those downloading the 360 trial that they will not be able to access any files they have edited in 360 if they uninstall 360 and go back to SL2.
Hey all -- for those following along, here is a helpful list of FAQs for Storyline 360, including information about compatibility between Storyline 1 and 2, and Storyline 360!
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