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Storyline Variable Documentation
Hello WORL&D!
A couple of years ago I built a script that exported the list of user variables from Storyline into an Excel sheet so you can document what they were and share it with others. The script stopped working as new updates were made to the code.
This is xPorter 2.1 that works very differently: it extracts the variables from the actual .story file directly and then exports them into a smartsheet. It's written in Python. If you think you can use it as well, let me know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8T5E70nxLM
I'm also setting up an online version of this so you don't have to install Python on your own laptop.
UPDATE: here's the source Python script and instructions how to use it: https://bit.ly/3jZH84p
Thanks so much Matthew! I can say the same about you, often beating me with answers and solutions to tough questions. I'll write up what you (or your daughter need) to run it and share the code.
This is great Zsolt, I am working on a project where this would be invaluable tracking 500+ variables
Here's the article on how to set it up and how to use it with source files: https://bit.ly/3jZH84p
Hello Zsolt, thanks for your code. I'm having a bit of trouble using it. Could you please provide more details on the last part ? :
"To run the xporter, just execute the following: python xporter.py
The script will open a file dialogue to locate the .ini file you want to use."
I've tried to run this file in several ways but no file dialog or any other action. Could you please explain exactly how to run it ? I think I might be doing something wrong or missing steps. All previous requirements are ok... but this last step... just no luck. Thanks in advance !
Hi Zsolt - have you set up the online version? I'd love to be able to use this.
