STORYLINE 360 - Date Variable

Apr 02, 2021

Hi there,

I would like to create a custom schedule of due dates based on a "start date" that the learner would input. So for example, learner inputs a start date of Monday, April 5, 2021, the variables calculate and display the following:

  • Pre work due 1 week before: March 29, 2021
  • Orientation on start date: April 5, 2021
  • Meet and greet days 2 and 3: April 6-7, 2021 
  • Week 1 touch point on 5th day: April 9, 2021.

My original though process was to create a variable and add -7 to the first, equal the start date entered for the second, +1 and +2 to the next, etc. However, when talking dates, it get tricky due to some months having more days than others. 

Has anyone done something like this before in or out of SL360? This would be a SL block within a Rise course.

Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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