Does anyone know a good method to create a software simulation in test mode in which the user must complete multiple fields, but the navigation is allows the user to choose which field to choose next.
For example: the user has three different drop down menus that need to be completed on the same screen and the user can choose which one to complete first.
I'm going to assume that you want to let them move to the next slide after they have completed all three. If this is the case you can use a counting variable. The completion of a menu would add one to the count. The count would be evaluated on the completion of the menu. If the count reaches three, the next button is activated.
A few things to consider:
At what point should the number be added to the count? The last interaction would likely be the best spot.
Should they be allowed to redo a menu? This can get complicated rather quickly if you have to add and remove numbers from the count.
Evaluating a True/False variable
Set up a True/False variable for each menu. For example, menu1, menu2, menu3.
Set the value of each variable to False.
Once the user finishes the menu, set the variable for the menu to True.
Evaluate if all three variables are true. If they are, enable the next button. If not, do nothing.
This is a little more solid than the count method. In both methods you'll have to figure out the best way to evaluate the variable(s).
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I see two possible ways of doing this:
Counting
I'm going to assume that you want to let them move to the next slide after they have completed all three. If this is the case you can use a counting variable. The completion of a menu would add one to the count. The count would be evaluated on the completion of the menu. If the count reaches three, the next button is activated.
A few things to consider:
Evaluating a True/False variable
This is a little more solid than the count method. In both methods you'll have to figure out the best way to evaluate the variable(s).
Hope that helps.
Thank you for the recommendations. I appreciate it.
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