That works a treat. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help - not just the solution but the programming tips in general. The Articulate community is second-to-none when it comes to support.
Are you wanting to trigger these animations based on a cue point in the timeline?
One way is to set the animation you want to occur using a cue point on the timeline. Simply slide it's starting position to a point on the timeline when you want it to occur.
If there is more to your setup that I assume, here's another approach:
Create a shape/object and place it off the stage.
Create a new state for the object. Give it any name and maybe change the color.
Set a cue point on the timeline where you want an onscreen animation to occur.
Set the shape you created to start on the timeline at that same cue point
Set a trigger to change the shape's state to Normal
Set a trigger to Start Media (animation) when the state of the shape changes.
The above works well with media such as video and audio, but if it's animation actions using Storyline's tools, manipulating the timeline might be the best option.
Good luck.
It would be very helpful to see a screen print of these settings. Trying to build this and not being succesful. Thanks!
This thread is a bit older (last February!) but were you able to take a look at the example files shared here? If you're looking for something a bit more specific you may want to private message Kevin, as I'm not certain he's still subscribed.
I read this thread a while back and thought of it when I just found this! Check this out--it's exactly what you want and it's really nice. There's a demo, video tutorial, and Storyline source file.
In search for an "Exit" animation on a layer, I came across this post.
I have created a "two trigger" layer with an object that acts as a layer. You could do the same with a customized menu, using a layer, that slides in. Hope it works for what some of you are looking for.
Ok. This all seems super complicated but I'm trying to figure it out. I am in SL2. I've created two layers. On the base layer the shape flies in from the left. The user should then click the shape to trigger layer one, where the animation should make the shape fly out. When it goes to layer one, nothing happens. I modified my trigger just to see if it was actually working by changing the colour on the shape in layer one. That works fine. It just seems like the exit animation won't start. What am I missing here?
Trying to think of a way to do this with motion animation. I want a cluster/panel of images image to move incrementally (to the left) as the same button is pressed.
Trying to think of a way to do this with motion animation. I want a cluster/panel of images image to move incrementally (to the left) as the same button is pressed.
See attached a quick example. I would group the objects and then apply a motion path to the group. The motion path is set to Relative Start Position and is triggered by click a button.
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Hey Kevin
That works a treat. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help - not just the solution but the programming tips in general. The Articulate community is second-to-none when it comes to support.
Many thanks
Jeremy
It would be very helpful to see a screen print of these settings. Trying to build this and not being succesful. Thanks!
Hi Jan,
This thread is a bit older (last February!) but were you able to take a look at the example files shared here? If you're looking for something a bit more specific you may want to private message Kevin, as I'm not certain he's still subscribed.
http://www.seriouslearning.nl/animated-menu-for-storyline-2-w-source-file/
I read this thread a while back and thought of it when I just found this! Check this out--it's exactly what you want and it's really nice. There's a demo, video tutorial, and Storyline source file.
Nice - thanks for sharing Jay!
I realize this is over 3 years old but your description just helped me figure out this exact problem. Thanks!
Thats why we keep threads alive and well Lauren! Thanks for the update and glad you got the help you needed.
In search for an "Exit" animation on a layer, I came across this post.
I have created a "two trigger" layer with an object that acts as a layer. You could do the same with a customized menu, using a layer, that slides in. Hope it works for what some of you are looking for.
Sara
Very kind of you Sara! Thanks for popping in to share :)
Ok. This all seems super complicated but I'm trying to figure it out. I am in SL2. I've created two layers. On the base layer the shape flies in from the left. The user should then click the shape to trigger layer one, where the animation should make the shape fly out. When it goes to layer one, nothing happens. I modified my trigger just to see if it was actually working by changing the colour on the shape in layer one. That works fine. It just seems like the exit animation won't start. What am I missing here?
Hi Natasha
see if the attached is what you mean
Hi all,
Trying to think of a way to do this with motion animation. I want a cluster/panel of images image to move incrementally (to the left) as the same button is pressed.
See attached a quick example. I would group the objects and then apply a motion path to the group. The motion path is set to Relative Start Position and is triggered by click a button.
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