Hello, I know that in the past a timer on the player of Storyline 2 hasn't been an option. However, I was wondering if even now with the newest update of Storyline 2, is it still not an option?
Actually, the timer has always been an option. It is just not as intuitive. If you insert a result slide in your presentation (you can choose the blank one - and you can even put in a scene you do not intend t use) you check the "end Quiz after option" Choose whatever time you want and select your format. This will add a timer to the player for every slide.
Thank you. I understand what you are saying. Does this method make the timer on the player the same for every slide. Many of the slides in my project contain videos and audio so every slide is a different length.
Hi Cassidy - The timer is for the overall course, so you would need to take these items into account. You could include a message at the beginning like, this course is expected to take you approximately 20 minutes. You have been allowed 30 minutes to complete this course.
Thank you guys, what I really need is for the seekbar at the bottom of the slide to be timed, similar to if you were watching a video on youtube and it had the time of the video on the seekbar.
Hi Cassidy. The elapsed time/time remaining display on the player for each slide is not an included feature at this time. Certainly add your input in the form of a feature request; we are always considering what our customers need.
This older discussion thread has some ideas about using timers on individual slides rather than on the player. You can post to that discussion with any questions, or even reach the other users directly using the Contact Me option on their profiles.
So I just want to understand this correctly. The elapsed time/ remaining time is a feature on Articulate Presenter correct? I'm just not sure as to why that's not something that can be done in Storyline? The group that I am making this module for has requested a seekbar that has elapsed time/ remaining time on it for each slide, similar to any video or song on the internet and unfortunately I just haven't been able to find a way to do this. All of the slides are different lengths varying from 30 seconds to 4 or 5 minutes so the timer has to be specific per slide, which is why the feature on Presenter would be perfect except for unfortunately I am working with Storyline 2.
The duration of a specific slide or the entire course can vary depending upon the amount of interactivity, layers, complex branching scenarios, and more that are present. Thus, it's very difficult to calculate it.
As Crystal mentioned, you are welcome to submit a feature request.
Many users find a progress bar to be helpful and I invite you to check out these threads:
This chain of comments has been so helpful. However, is there anyway to get the same style clock/timer but counting up from 00:00 rather than counting down from 60:00?
The idea for me is to create a leader board to see who can complete the course in the quickest time.
I haven't seen a lot of timer examples that would match your description, but I'd also suggest reaching out in theBuilding Better Courses side of ELH and see if there is anyone who can help! That side tends to focus more on design and how to.
I want to use the timer for the entire course, I love it and it is easy. BUT, when someone quits and then resumes the course I want them to resume where they left off but I want the timer to reset to zero.
Does anyone know how to make this happen without a tonne of programming?
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Actually, the timer has always been an option. It is just not as intuitive. If you insert a result slide in your presentation (you can choose the blank one - and you can even put in a scene you do not intend t use) you check the "end Quiz after option" Choose whatever time you want and select your format. This will add a timer to the player for every slide.
I hope that helps
Hi Cassidy!
Looks like Ron has popped in to assist you here.
Thank you. I understand what you are saying. Does this method make the timer on the player the same for every slide. Many of the slides in my project contain videos and audio so every slide is a different length.
Hi Cassidy - The timer is for the overall course, so you would need to take these items into account. You could include a message at the beginning like, this course is expected to take you approximately 20 minutes. You have been allowed 30 minutes to complete this course.
Thank you guys, what I really need is for the seekbar at the bottom of the slide to be timed, similar to if you were watching a video on youtube and it had the time of the video on the seekbar.
Hi Cassidy. The elapsed time/time remaining display on the player for each slide is not an included feature at this time. Certainly add your input in the form of a feature request; we are always considering what our customers need.
This older discussion thread has some ideas about using timers on individual slides rather than on the player. You can post to that discussion with any questions, or even reach the other users directly using the Contact Me option on their profiles.
Thanks for giving us your perspective!
Hello,
So I just want to understand this correctly. The elapsed time/ remaining time is a feature on Articulate Presenter correct? I'm just not sure as to why that's not something that can be done in Storyline? The group that I am making this module for has requested a seekbar that has elapsed time/ remaining time on it for each slide, similar to any video or song on the internet and unfortunately I just haven't been able to find a way to do this. All of the slides are different lengths varying from 30 seconds to 4 or 5 minutes so the timer has to be specific per slide, which is why the feature on Presenter would be perfect except for unfortunately I am working with Storyline 2.
Hi Cassidy!
The duration of a specific slide or the entire course can vary depending upon the amount of interactivity, layers, complex branching scenarios, and more that are present. Thus, it's very difficult to calculate it.
As Crystal mentioned, you are welcome to submit a feature request.
Many users find a progress bar to be helpful and I invite you to check out these threads:
Ron for President! This is what a lot of people are still looking for today...
Hi Stefan! There are a lot of great ideas shared here as well as links to other threads.
You are always welcome to share your thoughts with our product development team here though.
This chain of comments has been so helpful. However, is there anyway to get the same style clock/timer but counting up from 00:00 rather than counting down from 60:00?
The idea for me is to create a leader board to see who can complete the course in the quickest time.
Hi Hannah,
I haven't seen a lot of timer examples that would match your description, but I'd also suggest reaching out in the Building Better Courses side of ELH and see if there is anyone who can help! That side tends to focus more on design and how to.
I want to use the timer for the entire course, I love it and it is easy. BUT, when someone quits and then resumes the course I want them to resume where they left off but I want the timer to reset to zero.
Does anyone know how to make this happen without a tonne of programming?
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