triggers and states

Peter,

As for question one, there isnt an order that needs to be followed when it comes to triggers, in fact, the triggers will order themselvles based on the objects. This was something that I had to adjust to as well, mainly because of my computer networking experience. (The start general and progress towards more specific method is required.)

For question 2, you should change the initial state to hidden, instead of changing the state to hidden once the timeline starts. Then change the state to normal once it reaches a cuepoint, otherwise the image will stutter onto the screen before it disappears. Another way to do that is to adjust when the image appears on the timeline, that way you dont need the hidden state at all.

Hope I Helped!

Thanks so much for taking the time, Terry.

Another way to do that is to adjust when the image appears on the timeline, that way you dont need the hidden state at all.

So, if I understand, if I have a marker I want the learner to click on at, say, 25 seconds, just I start that (object) marker at 25 seconds, rather than create the cue and a trigger that sets it to start ("when the timeline  reaches...). Yes?

Thanks again.

Peter 

Thats the way it works. You could even use the animation function to have it fade in (among other options) to the screen rather than just appear.

Gald I could help!

Thanks Terry, me, too! :-

Speaking of animation (I'm much better with PPT) I have a first side with a title that follows a short (2 sec) motion path down. On another layer, I have a graphic (someone with binoculars) that fades in and is supposed to move down to bottom right. I'm using the animation option but the graphic does not fade in nor does it move slowly down right. It's a quick jolt. Thoughts?

Peter

Could you share the .story file? this might be do to the computer, or the timing on the animation. If I saw the file I could take a look and trouble shoot.

OK, but this leads to s/thing be yet to master. How do I save it so I can upload it here. Just as the *.story file? I've uploaded the folder to Articulate support but cannot  send the *.story file to anyone as an email - error messages come up.

That on is easy. Just click the "add attachment" button on the bottom of the reply window and navigate to the *.story file using the windows browser.

ok here it is.

Peter,

I toyed around a bit with the first slide... I think this is what you were describing.  I can do more tomorrow if you need something else.

Great...I didn't see the green vs. red options in these animations...that's what I believe I missed

Yes, the first side and that's it. Thanks again for your time, Terry. Have a pleasant evening.

Peter

Hi Peter

this link might help regarding how triggers are executed

http://en-au.articulate.com/support/storyline-2/the-order-in-which-triggers-are-executed-in-articulate-storyline-sl2

Thanks, Wendy. Very helpful, and clarifying..

Peter

Glad to see that you are getting assistance here Peter...and still learning I see! 

I am getting assistance, Leslie, and very grateful for it. I was told how wonderfully supportive this community is, and I'm experiencing this.

As for still learning, I'm  a lifelong leaner and Storyline is another chapter on the journey. I have lots of questions and challenges with and about it and I'll be back here very soon Stay tuned.  :-)