It looks like the Articulate designers must be in the "MS Office" camp. I personally do not like the new interface color scheme at all. Just as the latest Microsoft Office interface did/does, the SL2 interface lacks contrast and personalization/customization (I think).
That being said, is there way to change the default user interface color scheme? If not...this has got to be a near term feature enhancement (fix).
I am aware of that, and it means that SL2 can't be used by govt agencies to develop training for their own internal or even other govt. agencies. Such a shame to lose such a large market share.
For anyone with eye strain while using SL2 or anything overly white, I recommend using a screen dimmer. I use a free one called "Pangolin Screen Brightness". I have to run it every time I reboot but it's quite the eye saver especially if you have multi-monitors. There are a bunch of other ones out there and most are free!
I'm going to add my 2 cents as well. I am hoping for an update that will let me change this colour scheme. It is so hard to work with that it has slowed down my design time. I get headaches from straining so hard to see anything. This white/light grey/light blue is awful! The change from SL1 was a bad idea, and if so many are having eye strain with this, I see no reason for the developers not to fix it asap. I will submit this to the developers as well. I'm sure there are multitudes more that won't or don't know to submit their complaints, so it surely isn't just this group.
Thanks for sharing the link to the form. I just completed it. I have moderate to advanced glaucoma in one eye, and I have been able to change my monitor settings and Outlook settings so I can read with ease, but Storyline 2 is a real struggle. I hope something can be done.
My request is that when a workable color scheme is created that it be an update, not a new release. I don't want to have to pay for a new release just so I can see the different aspects of the UI. The timeline is killing me right now.
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Hi David,
Just to clarify one statement, Storyline’s Flash-based output is compliant with Section 508 accessibility guidelines, but the program is not designed for 508 compliance for authors.
I am aware of that, and it means that SL2 can't be used by govt agencies to develop training for their own internal or even other govt. agencies. Such a shame to lose such a large market share.
For anyone with eye strain while using SL2 or anything overly white, I recommend using a screen dimmer. I use a free one called "Pangolin Screen Brightness". I have to run it every time I reboot but it's quite the eye saver especially if you have multi-monitors. There are a bunch of other ones out there and most are free!
Thanks Daniel for sharing that idea here, and including a picture.
I agree with you Tom, I wish I did not upgrade.
I'm going to add my 2 cents as well. I am hoping for an update that will let me change this colour scheme. It is so hard to work with that it has slowed down my design time. I get headaches from straining so hard to see anything. This white/light grey/light blue is awful! The change from SL1 was a bad idea, and if so many are having eye strain with this, I see no reason for the developers not to fix it asap. I will submit this to the developers as well. I'm sure there are multitudes more that won't or don't know to submit their complaints, so it surely isn't just this group.
Hi, Caroline -- Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and here is the form to connect with our Product Development team just so you have it handy. :)
Thanks for sharing the link to the form. I just completed it. I have moderate to advanced glaucoma in one eye, and I have been able to change my monitor settings and Outlook settings so I can read with ease, but Storyline 2 is a real struggle. I hope something can be done.
Your input is appreciated, Doris -- thank your for taking the time to submit! :)
My request is that when a workable color scheme is created that it be an update, not a new release. I don't want to have to pay for a new release just so I can see the different aspects of the UI. The timeline is killing me right now.
Hi, Rob -- Thanks for reaching out! We value your feedback, and the best way to connect with our Product team is via this form.
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