My organization is contemplating the upgrade to version 2; however, we create courses for external clients who often make updates to the courses on their own. Would a course I created using version 2 be backward compatible to the client's storyline version 1 so that they could make updates? I'm so excited about version 2 that I hope so!
Hi Michelle, there have been so many changes to Storyline 2 - including a complete redesign of the text engine, a lot of new animation options and sliders that it is not backward compatible with Storyline 1.
We finally convinced our company to purchase several Storyline licences a mere nine (9) months ago (Dec '13). It took quite some arguing after the initial (expensive, for us) purchase of Studio '09 two-and-a-half years previously.
I've got to admit that the "Special" $699 (per user) upgrade price is not going to fly for our decision-makers, no matter what improvements the new version brings. A pity there is not a sliding-scale upgrade price, or some other form of purchase protection.
Nancy is doing a fantastic job of sharing information here, but I just wanted to mention that if you have particular concerns or questions about your account, you can direct them here.
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Hi Michelle, there have been so many changes to Storyline 2 - including a complete redesign of the text engine, a lot of new animation options and sliders that it is not backward compatible with Storyline 1.
Wait....now I have to pay for Storyline 2??? Is there an upgrade price cut?
Yes there is an upgrade price. You can check out the details here. https://www.articulate.com/products/storyline-why.php
Hi Penelope, I should add one thing that I found on the Articulate site
If you bought Storyline 1 with the Platinum Membership Plan then you are entitled to a free upgrade to Storyline 2
We finally convinced our company to purchase several Storyline licences a mere nine (9) months ago (Dec '13). It took quite some arguing after the initial (expensive, for us) purchase of Studio '09 two-and-a-half years previously.
I've got to admit that the "Special" $699 (per user) upgrade price is not going to fly for our decision-makers, no matter what improvements the new version brings. A pity there is not a sliding-scale upgrade price, or some other form of purchase protection.
Hi Peter and welcome to E-Learning Heroes!
Nancy is doing a fantastic job of sharing information here, but I just wanted to mention that if you have particular concerns or questions about your account, you can direct them here.
Thanks Leslie.
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