I'm working on a simulation using Try Mode, and while all of the hot spots have been generated properly, I'm having a lot of trouble with text entry.
As an example, my user needs to enter the number "5" in a text field. When I attempt to preview the scene, I am able to click on the field, and the text entry box sits ready. But when I type in 5 and click Submit, nothing happens. When I enter 5 and click outside the field, nothing happens. When I attempted to make 5 the submit key, I got the Incorrect popup. I think there is something fundamental I'm missing with the text entry mechanics and with all my tinkering, I just cannot get it to function.
Hi Brittany, thanks for sharing your file here! Everything looks to be set up correctly - the only thing you're missing on your text entry slides is a Correct layer. Without a Correct layer with a Continue button, there is no way you can move to the next slide if you get the answer correct.
Thanks Wendy and Alyssa! I added a Correct layer and re-tested with success.
I didn't remove any layers though, so isn't that something that should have automatically been generated? Or will I always need to add a Correct layer for text entry?
Hi there Brittany! Take a look at Form View on slide 3.8. There isn't any text in the 'Correct' field, which means there won't be a correct layer. You can add text there, and the layer will be automatically created.
Yes, that's what I ended up doing after your original advice. I was just double-checking if maybe something had gone wrong that needed to be resolved, or if I would always need to manually add the Correct layer for any text entry fields.
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Hi Brittany
are you able to upload your .story file - might be easier for someone to help if they can play around with your setup and see what's happening.
Thank you, I've attached here. The first text entry field is on slide 3.8.
Hi Brittany, thanks for sharing your file here! Everything looks to be set up correctly - the only thing you're missing on your text entry slides is a Correct layer. Without a Correct layer with a Continue button, there is no way you can move to the next slide if you get the answer correct.
I hope this helps!
Hi Brittany
you are missing a correct layer on slide 3.8 so when the user gets the correct answer they click continue to move on.
Hope that helps
Thanks Wendy and Alyssa! I added a Correct layer and re-tested with success.
I didn't remove any layers though, so isn't that something that should have automatically been generated? Or will I always need to add a Correct layer for text entry?
Hi there Brittany! Take a look at Form View on slide 3.8. There isn't any text in the 'Correct' field, which means there won't be a correct layer. You can add text there, and the layer will be automatically created.
Yes, that's what I ended up doing after your original advice. I was just double-checking if maybe something had gone wrong that needed to be resolved, or if I would always need to manually add the Correct layer for any text entry fields.
Thanks again for all your help!
You're welcome! Be sure to reach out if you have any other questions!
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